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Check Might Be in the Mail: West Virginia Returns $90K in Unclaimed Property
When the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office contacted Marion County Sheriff Roger Cunningham, he assumed it meant a bill was due. Instead, they had $90,000 waiting for him. Where...
How to Boost Credit Score to Get Lower Car Payments
One of the biggest challenges for a person who has low income is getting a low car payment. The individual may have a credit score that isn't in the gutter, but the top lenders still won't touch him. The subprime len...
Must-Have Information if You've Ever Incorporated in Delaware
The state of Delaware is known for having lots of corporations. It's one of the few states that does not tax corporate income at all, though it does tax personal income. Many larger companies choose to inco...
Target Settles Illegal Debt Collection Practices Class-Action Lawsuit for $2.3 Million
If you are a consumer, there are limits to what debt collectors can do in terms of contacting you for payment of a debt. If they cross a certain legal line, they can even be made to pay...
Fired Bloomberg Staffers File a Class-Action Lawsuit Against the Billionaire
One of the more unusual political developments in American history was the brief rise and fall of Michael Bloomberg. The billionaire showered hundreds of millions of dollars in his attempt to win...
Airlines Face Class-Action Lawsuits for Ticket Refunds
COVID-19 has resulted in literally millions of cancellations of things from sporting events to entire vacations. One of the industries that have been hit the hardest by this crisis is the airline industry. The airline...
Are COVID-19 Liability Waivers Valid and Enforceable?
Liability relief for businesses has been a hot topic as Congress debates a fourth phase of stimulus. The Republicans have demanded that any addition stimulus include protection for businesses from the coming wave of la...
Suddenly, the $11 Billion Roundup Settlement Could Be in Trouble
By all accounts, Bayer removed a major existential legal issue for the company when it entered into a settlement of the Roundup litigation. Now, the landmark $11 billion settlement is in trouble and is in da...
Have You Ever Overpaid for Jail Calls? You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you live in the United States and have ever had a loved one in jail, you know firsthand how stressful the experience can be. First, you need to get through to jail staff, which can take quite ...