Consumer Law
Protections Against Autodialled Robocalls
Autodialled robocalls are some of the most annoying calls that we can receive nowadays. These calls can interrupt our everyday routine and are an overall
January 4, 2021
Personal Injury
Is a Broken Arm Considered a Catastrophic Injury?
A serious injury can happen in an instant. If you broke your arm in a car crash, slip and fall accident, or similar traumatic event, you’re likely
January 3, 2021
What is self-dealing?
Business problems are not confined to competitors or economic conditions. A person can harm their business partners, associates, or employers when they act in their
December 31, 2020
Consumer Law
Extended Warranty Robocalls
Car extended warranty robocalls are not the only ones plaguing our mobile devices, but they can be some of the more dangerous ones. At times
December 30, 2020
Consumer Law
Class Action Settlement Process
A class action settlement impacts not only the interests of the parties that negotiate the settlement, but also a much larger number of absent class
December 29, 2020
$7M+ Settlement For Unlawfully Assessed Eviction Fees
A North Carolina Superior Court Judge approved a settlement of more than $7 million for claims of unlawfully assessed eviction fees. The tenants of Southwood
December 28, 2020
Consumer Law
Maginnis Howard Agrees to Settle $7M Class Action with Seterus Inc.
Maginnis Howard attorneys Edward H. Maginnis, Asa C. Edwards and Karl S. Gwaltney, agreed this week to settle a class action lawsuit with the mortgage
December 23, 2020
Consumer Law
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act FAQs
What Does the FDCPA Stand For? The FDCPA stands for the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. What Does the FDCPA Do? The Fair Debt Collection
December 22, 2020
Uncategorized
Social Media Updated to Maginnis Howard
Recently, we changed our firm’s name from Maginnis Law to Maginnis Howard, to reflect the promotion of the newest partner. As such, our social media
December 21, 2020
$1.2 Million FDCPA Class Action Bankruptcy Discharge Settlement
In 2019, Ed Maginnis and Karl Gwaltney obtained a $1.2 million settlement for a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) class action. The plaintiff filed
December 18, 2020
