Consumer Law
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) FAQs
The Fair Credit Reporting Act exists to ensure that you receive fair and accurate consumer reporting and that your privacy as a consumer is protected.
March 8, 2021
Consumer Law
Data Breach Class Action Settlements
Data breaches have become increasingly common over the past several years. In addition to consumers, these breaches can burden banks and credit card companies, which
February 25, 2021
Consumer Law
Unfair Practices by Debt Collectors
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects consumers from unfair debt collection attempts by debt collectors, but what constitutes an unfair attempt? A debt
February 4, 2021
Consumer Law
Compensation for TCPA Violations
Consumers who receive telemarketing calls, pre-recorded and/or automated calls to their cellphones or home landlines, may file a lawsuit against the telemarketer or debt collector
February 3, 2021
Consumer Law
Telemarketer Harassment Attorneys
Solicitations by telemarketers are disruptive to your daily life, and in some cases, can be a constant annoyance. Many are not aware that these calls (as
February 1, 2021
Consumer Law
Personally Identifiable Information: What It Is and How to Protect It
Protecting your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) should be priority number one for all of us. Taking the initial steps to protect your PII is of
January 25, 2021
Consumer Law
Consumer Class Action Certified
Edward H. Maginnis and Karl S. Gwaltney had a consumer class action case certified on November 12, 2020 after nearly three years of litigation. Forsyth
January 12, 2021
What Exactly is a Data Breach?
Do you know how many different companies have your name and other personal information stored in their digital database? You trust those companies to keep
October 16, 2020
Consumer Law
Denied Credit Without Reason
If you are denied credit, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) requires that the creditor gives you a notice with specific reasons your application was
October 9, 2020
Consumer Law
Wrongful Repossessions in North Carolina
Repossession is the process by which a creditor reclaims property from a debtor when they fail to keep up with their payments. When purchasing a
October 8, 2020
