Category Archives: Consumer Protection
When There is a Business Dispute About Money
No one ever wants to get tied up in a lawsuit, but it can happen more quickly than you think, especially when it comes to business matters about money. Whether you are a business or property owner, you have a lot of responsibilities to manage as well as stakeholders to consider. Those who have… Read More »
What To Do if a Business is Unethical
Even as young kids, we all know the importance of playing fair. It is an expected part of schoolyard play, and those who cheat or don’t abide by the rules are vehemently called out on their behavior by other kids in the game. Unfortunately, fraud, deception, and other forms of unfair play are still… Read More »
When Business Goes Bad: Fraud, Deception and Unfair Trade
Fraud, deception and not “playing fair,” too many businesses initiate deals under false pretenses or deceptive practices. At Jacobs Legal, we fight for you when you need to void a deal and recover damages. We believe in the law. In the case of bad business we follow the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices… Read More »
Consumers Can Get Ripped Off in the Digital World Also
Anytime an industry becomes more popular or more present in our everyday lives, there will certainly be more allure for companies to defraud people. The mobile gaming industry is no exception, as a recent lawsuit against the maker of a popular game shows. Suit Alleges Consumers Were Deceived A class action lawsuit filed a… Read More »
People Are Noticing Wells Fargo’s Pattern of Ineptitude
Everyone makes a mistake. Maybe even two. But when someone makes mistakes over and over again, they can no longer be called mistakes, but rather, must be called purposeful activity. And when that someone is a large national bank whose mistakes usually involve preying on consumers, it becomes more than what we should have… Read More »
Florida High Court Protects Consumers’ Right to Collect Attorney’s Fees
The Florida Supreme Court has taken a step to help homeowners who seek out attorneys to help them fight foreclosure cases. The recent case allows firms like ours to continue helping those in need. Prevailing Party Contract Provisions It is established law that where a contract (which includes a mortgage) says that a party… Read More »
Case Strengthens Need for Foreclosing Banks to Prove Notice Requirements
In the world of contract law, a pre-requisite or a condition precedent is a fancy legal term that means something has to be done before there is a right to enforce an agreement. So, for example, if I say that I must mail you a letter saying you’ve breached an agreement before I can… Read More »
Subprime Lending Leading to More Auto Loan Deficiency Lawsuits
Einstein once said the definition of insanity was doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. If that’s true then America’s banks and lending institutions should probably be committed, because it looks like they are engaging in many of the same mistakes as the housing industry did during the… Read More »
Arbitration Clauses Threaten Consumer’s Right to Trial by Jury
The constitutional right to a jury in court is under attack, and big business and banks are leading the charge to strip away at this crucial right that should belong to all citizens. They do this by forcing consumers to sign arbitration clauses waiving the right to a jury. These clauses are hidden in… Read More »
Studies Look at Catastrophic Financial Toll on Cancer Patients
Being diagnosed with a life threatening disease is bad enough. The trauma, anxiety and anguish is enough to try the hearts and souls of the strongest victims and their families. Now imagine adding insult to injury: a wipeout of a family’s life savings. That’s the stark reality for people receiving treatment for diseases like… Read More »
