Connecticut Consumer Protection Law Blog

We don’t buy cars the same way that we buy other things.  For most purchases, a consumer can walk into a store, pick out an item, and reasonably expect to pay the same price that is charged to everybody.   That is not true at most car dealerships, and consumers who do...

  SFGate.com When the little guy gets shut out of court Those who fail to read a contract's fine print - in other words, most of us - may not realize we are routinely forfeiting our right to a fair grievance process when we get a job, seek medical treatment or...

CONSUMER LAW GROUP OFFICE HOURS!  First Session: Friday, January 24, 4:00 - 5:30 PM(ET) with Attorney Daniel Blinn . Not our physical office - those are still M-F, 9-5.  As a service to our clients and friends, we are now offering an on-line "virtual" open office...

 Most car and truck purchases are financed at a car dealership under retail installment contracts.   Our attorneys have reviewed thousands of these transactions over the years, and we have learned much about the tricks that car dealerships play in order to maximize...

The recent theft of financial information from Target’s website is just one of many instances where consumers have been exposed to the risk of identity theft.  Sensitive information such as account statements,  loan or mortgage documents, or tax documents can also be...

 The recent Target security breach has drawn a great deal of attention to the security measures used by retailers to protect consumers’ financial information from hackers.  However, not all identity thefts involve complex hacking schemes; sometimes, all the necessary...

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...

  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...

  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...

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,...