JP Morgan Chase Stipulation and Consent Order Could Have Broad Sweeping Effects for Consumers
The pervasive financial instability that persists in this country has taken a different turn as credit card issuers and collection agencies, who buy overdue credit card accounts in bulk, ramp up their aggressive tactics in pursuing litigation against consumers. Wites Law Firm, a law firm that represents consumers who find themselves in court over lawsuits […]
Wites Law Firm Settles Lawsuits For Victims Of Legionnaire’s Disease
Wites Law Firm announces that it has settled the cases of two guests of the Best Western Sovereign in Albany, New York, after they suffered severe injuries when they contracted Legionnaire’s disease during stays at the hotel. Both men were exposed when they showered, brushed their teeth, and drank water from the hotel’s water system […]
The SEC and FINRA Warn About “Lump Sum Payouts” Of Pensions, Retirement Benefits, And Other Income Streams
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) are warning consumers about companies that offer to pay lump sums in exchange for the future income stream of individuals’ pension or retirement benefits. These payouts are similar to those sometimes offered by “factoring” or “pension advance” companies in exchange for payment […]
