When a company wants to dig into your personal life before hiring you, there are specific rules it must follow. These investigations go far beyond a simple criminal record check. We are talking about employers contacting your current and previous co-workers, checking...
As a consumer, you have the right to expect the products you purchase will meet certain standards of quality and reliability. When a product fails to live up to these promises, you may be entitled to compensation under California’s breach of warranty laws. ...
As a consumer, you have the right to expect the products you purchase will meet certain standards of quality and reliability. When a product fails to live up to these promises, you may be entitled to compensation under California’s breach of warranty laws. WHAT...
If you are struggling with unmanageable debt, finding a solution can seem overwhelming. Debt resolution is one option that may help you regain control of your finances. However, it is important to understand how resolving your debt works and the strategies. What is...
A series of new laws went into effect in California on July 1. They range from legislation related to consumer issues to a law seeking to crack down on retail theft. Here’s a look at some of the new laws and what you should know: Consumer Assembly...
As temperatures rise, so do summertime consumer scams. While you’re trying to plan your summer getaway, vacation, concert or festival, scammers are hard at work trying to ruin your day and separate you from your money. You can protect yourself and avoid getting...
Because your credit score is so important in getting loans, credit, and housing, it’s important to check your credit reports regularly to make sure they are correct and complete. Checking your credit reports will also alert you to identity fraud because you’ll see if someone has opened accounts in your name or if late payments have been reported for purchases you didn’t know about.
The California Lemon Law has been a vital resource for car buyers and vehicle owners, ensuring legal protection against defective vehicles. However, recent changes to the law have altered how and when these protections can be used. If you’ve recently purchased a car or are dealing with ongoing vehicle issues, these updates could directly impact you. As of April 1, 2025, the California’s Lemon Law has been updated and you should be aware of these changes.
In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week the first week of March, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today released a list of the Top 10 Consumer Complaints. The list includes the top consumer complaint categories the California Department of Justice (DOJ) has received in the last calendar year.
An FCC Order on Robocalls and Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA): has significant provisions of an FCC order became effective on January 27, 2025. The order clarifies that prior express written consent to receive prerecorded telemarketing calls to a cell phone or residential line can only be given to one identified seller at a time. A consumer’s single click on a lead generator’s website cannot authorize prerecorded telemarketing calls on behalf of multiple sellers.
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