Illinois’ Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, like consumer protection laws in other states, is designed to be sure that businesses do not take advantage of the members of the public. After all, most Will County residents do not have the same...
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Don’t let debt collectors use false statements to harass you
The vast majority of Americans hold some sort of debt, and a significant portion of them struggle to pay off those debts. So if you’re facing financial woes and are haunted by debt collectors, then know that you’re not alone. We know that dealing with creditors and...
Five ways your new car may already be damaged
Buying a new car for a Frankfort area resident is an exciting time. New cars are expensive so choosing the right car to buy can be a difficult decision. Everyone loves driving a new car. The new car smell, the clean interior, the perfect exterior are things every new...
The biggest source of debt for a quarter of millennials
It is common for Indiana residents to hear about millennials dealing with student loan debt. However, what is not discussed as often is millennials and credit card debt. A study that was performed by Northwestern Mutual revealed that credit card debt is the biggest...
Indiana Supreme Court clears landscaper of fraud charges
As anyone who has used local contractors to build or renovate a house knows, sometimes getting quality work for a fair price can be a daunting process. A homeowner in Wabash County found another hurdle: the state Supreme Court. In a recent decision, the court held...
Truck driver sues candy maker over fraudulent labeling
Professional truck drivers must take required drug tests. The consequences of failing a drug test could be discipline in the form of lost driving time and a possible fine. In a twist on the usual tale, an Illinois-based driver has started a class action lawsuit...
Tinley Park agrees to settle water lawsuit
One of the most common transactions in city of Chicago and its suburbs is the billing and paying for water usage. These transactions are rarely questioned, and the bills are mostly paid on time and in full. That is, until a group of Tinley Park residents became...
How does federal law protect debtors’ location information?
In Indiana, people who are in debt will often be pursued in many ways by creditors and debt collectors. The tactics these entities use will sometimes go right up to the line of legality and propriety. Oftentimes, they go over the line and violate federal law...
Protect yourself from unfair debt collection with legal help
People in Illinois who are facing significant debt have enough to think about as they seek to navigate their financial struggles without receiving an endless stream of calls from debt collectors, businesses and others seeking to collect. Behaviors such as harassment...
Proposed changes to unfair debt collection law can impact debtors
For Indiana residents who are dealing with debt and have fallen behind in their payments, their worries go far beyond what they owe. They extend to the constant phone calls and notices in the mail with increasingly aggressive demands for payment. To shield these...