CFPB’s first civil enforcement suit targets law firm

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed its first civil enforcement suit. Surprisingly, the suit is against a law firm, which allegedly conducted a mortgage relief scheme in which they promised to reduce mortgage and interest rates in exchange for an advance fee. CFPB alleges the law firm never took any action to modify the loans of the people who paid the fee.

CFPB’s first civil enforcement suit targets law firm

Faced with a Five-Page Limit, Lawyer Files Cartoon Amicus Brief with Proper Font Size - News - ABA Journal

Faced with a Five-Page Limit, Lawyer Files Cartoon Amicus Brief with Proper Font Size - News - ABA Journal

Many card companies dumping credit-protection plans

"Credit card holders could soon be saying good-bye to some costly add-on products that promised peace-of-mind during a disaster, such as a job loss.

And many consumer groups say good-riddance. . . .

Credit card protection plans are under fire f

or deceptive marketing practices, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has put all institutions on notice.

One concern is that the third-party outfits that often pitch these products might mislead consumers."

Many card companies dumping credit-protection plans – USATODAY.com

Telemarketer Threatens To Blow Up Home

The telemarketer in the story apparently had been hung up on one too many times. Telling someone there is a bomb in their house is clearly not the right way to express frustration. I hope they catch the telemarketer and make an example out of him.

Telemarketer Threatens To Blow Up Home - Denver News Story - KMGH Denver

Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying Credit Card Insurance

Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying Credit Card Insurance

Apple's iOS and Android are new favorite malware victims | Security & Privacy - CNET News

Be careful when using your iPhone, iPad, android device or smartphone as they are now being targeted by cybercriminals.

Apple's iOS and Android are new favorite malware victims | Security & Privacy - CNET News

Proposed Federal Jury Instructions Regarding Electronic Communication and Social Media

Proposed Federal Model Jury Instructions from the Judicial Conference Committee on Court Administration and Case Management to discourage jurors from using smartphones and similar items (i.e. iPad) as well as social media to communicate or do any investigation about the case or parties before reaching a verdict.

www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/News/2012/jury-instructions.pdf