U.S. Consumer Bureau Plans to Crackdown on Abusive Debt Collectors

July 18, 2013

(First published at http://www.westopdebtcollectors.com/blog/us-consumer-bureau-plans-to-crackdown-on-abusive-debt-collectors.html) There are more than 4,500 collection firms in the United States. While many debt collectors follow the rules laid out under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), there are others who do not because they did not fall under the FDCPA’s jurisdiction. Debt collection complaints

Pre-Law Just Isn’t Enough Anymore

July 18, 2013

You’ve probably heard about that many Law Schools now expect you to have some experience in the Humanities. Whether that means double-majoring or just taking some courses in that discipline, it’s hard to understand just why you should spend your energy and time on a discipline that seems so wholly

The consequences of an injury when working at height

July 17, 2013

The average human body is usually robust and resilient enough to survive the physical knocks and bumps to be expected in life relatively unscathed. However falls from height in course of employment are unfortunately of a different magnitude altogether and usually not expected – and the combination of the initial

Dealing with Probate – What you need to know

July 11, 2013

By Emma Fuller We understand that some people are nervous of approaching Solicitors if they need help with Probate as there are concerns of the costs. However, not everyone charges in the same way. We have several pricing options, which helps families to get the help they need, but gives

5 Top Tips on Using Your Solicitor Effectively

July 11, 2013

Tip 1 – Don’t rely on price alone It’s fair to say that good quality legal services don’t come cheap, and no one wants to pay over the odds for a good solicitor. However don’t pick your solicitor on the basis of the cheapest fixed fee or hourly rate. Instead,

Telephone Calls that are Manually Dialed May Still Violate the TCPA

July 4, 2013

(US Law) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) already regulates the use of auto dialers, used to initiate faxes, prerecorded voice messages, and SMS text messages. However, a recent federal court ruling out of the Western District of Wisconsin has expanded the TCPA’s reach. In the case Nelson v. Santander

Weigh your Foreclosure Defense Options Carefully

June 15, 2013

The financial squeeze that’s left millions of Americans behind on their mortgage payments as they watch the values of their homes plummet doesn’t yet seem ready to let up. Many homeowners are weighing their options for foreclosure defense and considering whether it’s better to lose their home to foreclosure or

Auto Accident: Is it Wise to Handle the Case on Your Own?

June 14, 2013

The straight and simple answer to this question, “Is it wise to handle your own case after an accident,” is No, and there are several reasons supporting this position. Insurance adjusters are professional negotiators. A novice victim of an automobile accident is rarely a match for an insurance company employee

The basic principles of agreeing a settlement of tax enquiries

June 11, 2013

In 2007, HMRC published the litigation and settlement strategy (LSS), which was revised in July 2011 following some key cases. The LSS sets out the principles and standards which HMRC should apply when settling disputes with taxpayers. The general principles include: Each dispute should be settled on

How to Measure Impact and Loss after Traumatic Brain Injury

June 5, 2013

Did you know that according to data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) there were more than 1.7 million Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) in the United States alone in 2012? While many believe that the largest number of this type of injury occurs during automobile accidents, the highest number