As widely reported in the media, Target Department stores was recently a victim of a massive security breach. Credit and debit card information belonging to consumers who made purchases between Black Friday and mid-December has been obtained by hackers and may be...
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Attorney Dan Blinn will be a guest on December 28 “Law Talk”
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Dec 23, 2013 | Firm News
On Saturday, December 28 attorney Dan Blinn will be a guest on WTIC 1080 AM's "Law Talk." Dan will be discussing consumer credit and the implications of the Target security breach. Tune in for tips on improving your credit score and protecting your identity. The...
Know Before You Go: Preparing to Buy a Car
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Dec 11, 2013 | Firm News
Purchasing a car can be a difficult river to navigate for many consumers. Here are two things every consumer should do before they visit a car dealership. 1) Check your credit score Many consumers don’t learn their credit scores before they start to negotiate...
Announcement: Credit Report Webinar Rescheduled
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Dec 5, 2013 | Firm News
The Understanding Credit Reports Webinar that was scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2013 at 6:00 PM EST has been rescheduled to Monday, January 13, 2014 at 6:00 PM EST. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience. To register for the January 13, 2014 webinar,...
Thanks But No Thanks: Giving a Car Back
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Nov 27, 2013 | Firm News
When a car has reoccurring problems that go beyond minor annoyances or inconveniences, the owner may have a right to return the car (also known as “revocation of acceptance”). This blog post explains some of the situations that may entitle a buyer to give back a...
Webinar Announcement: Understanding Credit Reports
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Nov 14, 2013 | Firm News
Why Consumers Should Care About Forced Arbitration
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Nov 14, 2013 | Firm News
Last week, attorney Dan Blinn and I attended the National Consumer Law Center's Consumer Rights and Litigation Conference in Washington, D.C. The day before the conference began, we and other members of the National Association of Consumer Advocates ("NACA") visited...
Guaranteed Price Plan Heating Contracts: Don’t Get Burned!
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Nov 11, 2013 | Firm News
As the weather gets cooler, many consumers begin to think about trying to control heating costs by entering in to a Guaranteed Price Plan (“GPP”). Here’s some information that may help..1. What is a Guaranteed Price Plan (“GPP”)? A GPP is a contract that offers...
When is a Car Really Sold “As-Is”? Common Exceptions to Warranty Disclaimers
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Nov 1, 2013 | Firm News
Ordinarily, when a car dealership sells a car, there is an “implied warranty of merchantability”. This warranty is called an “implied” warranty because it arises under the law even without the dealer doing anything to give the consumer the warranty rights. Under...
Did you miss our used car webinar? Watch it here!
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Oct 24, 2013 | Firm News
Watch How to Buy a Used Car Without Losing Your Shirt (Or Your Sanity) on YouTube!