When there is a large group of plaintiffs that was similarly harmed -- perhaps due to toxic exposure in a Minnesota neighborhood, or due to an investment fraud scheme perpetrated by a big bank -- a class action lawsuit was the traditional way to seek financial...
You've fallen behind on your debts. Some of them have gone to collections. Now you're starting to get phone calls. Of course, they're annoying to you. They're frustrating. You didn't want to reach this point. But are they illegal? Below are seven examples of unfair...
Few small businesses can afford an advertising staff that is well versed as to how to market a product or service. Instead, many business owners have to rely on their own efforts to get the word out. It's at a time like this, when they're either stretched thin or...
Repossessions are a difficult topic for many people to think about. Losing an item that you purchased simply because you can't keep up with the payments is hard; however, when the item is wrongfully repossessed, you might feel even worse. We know that you probably...
The health insurance industry is fraught with instances of fraud. Sometimes, consumers commit white collar fraud against the insurance companies. Other times, it's the insurance companies committing fraud against the consumers. For example, imagine you receive a...
If you have fallen behind on your debts, you could wind up having your wages garnished by the court. But that is not a process that occurs overnight. Debtors typically have ample warning to avoid garnishment. Below are some arrearages that could cause you to be...
You're trying to get a credit card, but you can't because there are serious errors on your credit report. You know they're not grounded in reality, but the credit card companies don't care. They won't issue you a line of credit. You're thinking about taking the next...
The misrepresentation of goods doesn't just apply to physical goods. It can also apply to trips and other package deals that you can buy. These are often enticing to buyers because of the low prices. The issue, of course, is when the price is only so low because you...
When you see ads for vehicles, both on the internet and in other mediums, you may see a fair amount that claim you don't have to pay anything up front, saying you'll pay $0 down. The allure here is clear. People may have enough income every month to make the payments,...
In 2016, there were roughly 5,300 properties that went into foreclosure in Minnesota. While that still shows that thousands of people were impacted, it is worth noting that the number is 26 percent lower than it was in 2015. It's also the lowest number that the state...