Debt Collector Harassment Can Take Many Forms
Washington, DC: Lest anyone make a consumer feel like a second-class citizen for having debt, remember that well-managed debt makes the world go round and the term “debtor” is nothing to be ashamed of. And even in the face of unavoidable circumstances, were a consumer to miss a payment or two, there are certain rules a debt collector must follow in order to pursue that debt within the letter... [...]
Barking Dog May Cause Seattle Family to Lose Home(NEWSER) – Cawper is a dog, and dogs like to bark, and he lives among humans, and humans like to sue, and thus we have the short version of how a Seattle family might lose their house. As KOMO reports, Seattle resident Woodrow Thompson filed a $500,000 civil suit against Cawper's owners because he says the dog barks so much that Thompson suffers "profound emotional distress" at his home next... [...]
How to Select a Criminal Defense Attorney
Selecting the right criminal defense attorney for yourself or a loved one can be one of the hardest parts of any run-in with the law. This guide was created to help you get through this challenging time and hopefully make the process of finding the right attorney easier.
1. Determine if you need a defense attorney.
If you are facing a criminal charge, no matter how minor, you could benefit from... [...]
5 Reasons That You Need a Divorce AttorneyIf you are seeking a divorce, you may be tempted to file for divorce on your own using court provided documents or information from a book or website. While a do-it-yourself divorce may be acceptable in some situations, most people should consider hiring an attorney to represent their interests. Here are five reasons that a person should consider hiring an attorney during a divorce proceeding.Expert... [...]
Michigan Officer In Violent Arrest Video Previously Accused Of Excessive Force, Planting EvidenceA Michigan police officer who appears in a recent video punching an unarmed black man more than a dozen times has a record riddled with allegations of planting evidence, falsifying police reports and using excessive force.Dashcam video from January released by Click on Detroit last week shows officers in the Detroit suburb of Inkster pulling over... [...]
