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$7M Settlement in Sean Bell Wrongful Death

August 3rd, 2010
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Last week, the City of New York came to a settlement agreement with the family of Sean Bell, the young man who was shot and killed by police officers on the eve of his wedding in 2006. Payments will also… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com

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New FTC Rules for Debt Settlement Companies

August 3rd, 2010
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The scales have tipped in favor of debtors as new rules for debt settlement are putting a tighter rein on debt settlement companies. Many businesses that are involved in the debt settlement process are upset over the recent changes enacted… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.

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BP Oil Spill Cleanup Leads to Job Scams

July 20th, 2010
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Whenever there is a large scale disaster, there will be con artists, or just plan scammers, that will try to take advantage. The BP oil spill is no exception

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Distracted Driving: Don’t Eat and Drive

July 20th, 2010
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We have heard again and again of the perils of distracted driving, especially about texting or talking on the phone while behind the wheel. But last week, came an example of another form of distracted driving, courtesy of spicy pork…

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Not so Friendly: Debt Collectors on Facebook

July 13th, 2010
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Debt collectors have been known to use all manner of tricks to get a hold of the debtors they are after and make them pay up.

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Be Careful With Clients’ Financial Info!

February 22nd, 2010
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Don’t dump your clients’ financial records in a public dumpster, or your former clients might become identity theft victims. Or worse, you might get cited by the Federal Trade Commission

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Operation Bottom Dollar Cracks Down on Job Scams

February 19th, 2010
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It’s hard out there for a model.

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Desperate Homeowners & More Loan Modification Scams

December 1st, 2009
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Different day, same old scam.

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Driving While Texting Banned in North Carolina

December 1st, 2009
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North Carolina now joins more than a dozen

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The Disclosure Counts: the FTC Punishes Fine Print

November 24th, 2009
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As a small business owner facing a recession, it can be tempting to bury

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