Trial preparation is one of those times when a lawyer has to review the entire file and organize the documents, theories, arguments, and other materials for presentation in court. Whether the trial is before a jury or a judge there is a need for evidence and...
Month: April 2020
Is The Debt Collector on the Blacklist?
The Federal Trade Commission maintains a list of individuals and debt collectors whose conduct has been so bad that they are permanently prohibited from engaging in debt collection activity. One must imagine that the persons and companies on the list really went off...
You and Your Money: A Happy Reunion
Most of us would gladly accept a few extra dollars. Different things can be done with the money but the key is getting the money. Many of you are receiving (or have already received) the COVID-19 stimulus funds. These are funds that were authorized to try to help...
Is Your Vehicle a Lemon?
“Lemon law” seems to be a generic term for the body of law relating to mechanic problems and defects relating to vehicles. However, in its strictest sense, the term “lemon law” only applies to brand new vehicles. Like most states' lemon law statutes, the North...
Wrongful Repossession?
Note I said “wrongfully” repossession. If you are delinquent on payments or allow your insurance to lapse or otherwise violate your finance agreement or other contractual obligation I may be unable to assist you. The repossession would likely be legal but you may be...
Seven Suggestions for Your Right Now To-Do List
Here in North Carolina it has now been over 30 days since we have been under a statewide stay-at-home order. Various other closures and limitations on our regular activities have followed. Consequently, many of us have a bit more free time than usual which provides...
Bad Folks Making a Bad Situation Worse
Things right now are sketchy, this we know. The public health situation is onerous and unsettling. Our economy is in upheaval and many of us are trying to see our way out of what has become a tough situation. We are being told to stay at home and so many places we...
Stimulus Funds: Will You Get Them and What Will Happen to Them?
How much will you receive and when will you receive it? There has been much talk about the COVID-19 stimulus funds that are now being distributed by the federal government pursuant to the CARES Act. On average, most taxpayers will receive a payment of $1,200.00...
Comprehensive COVID-19 Website for Consumers
Good Thursday to you. We have almost made it to yet another week of this quarantine and shelter-at-home lifestyle. Many segments of our daily lives have been interrupted and otherwise affected and there are still thousands of people who have been infected with this...
Putting the Brakes on Loan Payments: Debt Relief During COVID-19
Wondering what provisions your vehicle loan lender may have in place to help you during this COVID-19 pandemic? Click here for a list of relief being offered by some of the major vehicle loan lenders. If your lender is not on the list you should, if possible,...