On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jul 28, 2015 | Employment Discrimination
One of the most important pieces of federal law for American workers is the Family and Medical Leave Act. This law recognizes that, sooner or later, most people experience life events that need their full attention for a while. However, few people are willing or able...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jul 17, 2015 | Credit Card Debt
For consumers, dealing with debt can be an extremely stressful task. This is particularly the case when creditors are aggressively pursuing payments. Under both federal and state law, there are protections in place for consumers to address the problem, but sometimes...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jul 14, 2015 | Consumer Fraud
JPMorgan Chase, the United States’ largest bank, has agreed to a settlement of cases brought against it by 47 states and the Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The settlement will cost the bank more than $200 million, according to the Los Angeles...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jul 8, 2015 | Employment Discrimination
By now, our readers are surely aware of the decision that the U.S. Supreme Court handed down late in June, ruling that all denials of same-sex marriage by the states are unconstitutional. This is a big victory for advocates for LGBT rights in this country, but the...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jul 2, 2015 | Consumer Fraud
Phone calls from telemarketers can be downright annoying. Whether the calls are coming in during working hours or at the end of the workday, to a landline or a cellphone, these calls — especially after you have told them to stop calling — can become a real...