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Fund for Robo-Sign Victims Being Considered
November 18th, 2010
Major housing lenders are currently under investigation for “robo-signing” documents in foreclosure proceedings, and the Iowa Attorney General’s Office now states that a fund for victims of robo-signing is under consideration. Iowa…
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US Supreme Court - Hearing on Class Action Waivers in Arbitrations
November 10th, 2010
As reported in an article on our website today, on November 9, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument on a case that could have sweeping implications for class action litigation and consumer class actions in particular. The case is AT&am…
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Categories: Class Actions
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Facebook Privacy Breach
October 22nd, 2010
Zynga, provider of certain Facebook apps including Farmville, has been sued in a Federal Class Action Lawsuit over a recently reported Facebook privacy breach. The lawsuit arises out of Zynga’s sharing of Facebook user names with advertising an…
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Radio Show Host Acccused of Real Estate Scam
October 13th, 2010
The SEC has accused prominent radio talk show host Barbra Alexander of promoting her own fraudulent real estate investment scheme and misappropriating investors’ funds for her own personal use – including spending $200,000 to remodel her…
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Categories: Consumer & Financial Fraud
Consumer Protection Officials Investigate Iowa City Mobile Home Park
August 24th, 2010
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller personally toured the Regency mobile home park on Monday, and afterwards stated that things there needed to change. Miller’s office is investigating a number of issues, including the park’s rent payment pr…
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Categories: Consumer & Financial Fraud