Written by attorney Vaughan De Kirby, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
"No fee if no recovery". This generally refers to the fact that no attorney fee will be due to the attorney unless and until the case is settled or won at trial. However, the consumer is not told... more
Written by attorney Margery Golant, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
What is a Loan Modification ?. Technically, anything that makes ANY change to the terms of a loan can be called a "loan modification". This creates a serious problem for borrowers, since consumers... more
Written by attorney Brian Meli, 10 days ago.
This guide offers an overview of the guidelines promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission on how to make clear, conspicuous and meaningful advertising disclosures in digital marketing; including on... more
Written by attorney Christopher Cobb, 2 months ago.
By Christopher M. Cobb With the construction industry working again, construction companies are continuing to look for alternative and non-conventional methods of advertising their services in... more
Written by attorney Robin Gronsky, over 1 year ago.
Advertising is one way to get new customers.For some businesses, it is the main method they use.If your business looks for customers in more than one state, you need to be familiar with the... more
Written by attorney John Phillips, about 1 year ago.
You cannot get away from it. In Jacksonville, you will not be able to watch the news or any other programs without the likelihood of seeing advertising by lawyers, express concern for the viewers... more
Written by attorney Benjamin Zimmermann, about 2 years ago.
When a reader picks up last month's issue of Boston Magazine at home or in a doctor's office, they will find a list of "Super Lawyers" in Massachusetts or New England in various areas of law,... more
Written by Avvo Staff, almost 5 years ago.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) oversees federal advertising laws, while state consumer-protection laws may also allow consumers to sue advertisers. In general, if an ad contains lies or is... more
Written by attorney Vincent White, over 1 year ago.
It is illegal for an employer to recruit new employees in a way that discriminates against them because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or... more
Written by attorney Richard Bruner, about 1 year ago.
In Balsam v. Trancos, Inc., the California Court of Appeal affirmed the trial courts ruling that header information in a commercial e-mail is falsified or misrepresented for purposes of the... more
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