How to Choose a Class Action Attorney in Florida
Businesses often engage in deceptive practices that harm consumers. Abusive robocalls, bait-and-switch advertising, and other unscrupulous business practices are a major problem in Florida and the United States. These kinds of practices not only harm consumers, but they often violate both state and federal laws in the process. One way...
Here’s What to Do When Debt Collectors Break the Law
A law called the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is intended to protect consumers from aggressive debt collectors and agencies. When a debt collector violates this law, he or she faces serious potential consequences. If you've been negatively affected by a debt collector's illegal practices, there are several actions you may...
How to Tell if a Debt Collector is Breaking the Law
Laws dictate what debt collectors are and aren’t allowed to do. Unfortunately, some debt collectors ignore these laws, harassing and even threatening debtors in the process. If you’ve recently been contacted by a debt collector, it’s important to understand your rights. Review the following list of ways that debt collectors break the...
An Overview of Illegal Debt Collection Harassment
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is designed to protect consumers by prohibiting unscrupulous debt collection practices. However, this doesn’t always prevent debt collectors from using illegal methods to coerce debtors into making payments. Luckily, when debt collectors violate the FDCPA, affected debtors have several legal options available. With the assistance...
What is a Class Representative?
A single class action lawsuit can involve thousands of plaintiffs. However, if each of these plaintiffs were to communicate with the court and the other party or parties, things could quickly get out of hand. It is for this reason that each class action lawsuit is initiated by a class representative. A...