Category Archives: Consumer Rights

Weather-related Insurance Claims

I represent businesses and consumers in a variety of legal issues. One of the things I've talked to a greater number of individuals about is the recent storm-related damage. A large number of consumers asked what they can do about their damaged vehicles, and sometimes their homes. One ...

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What is up with Ford Motor Company?

There's this post by Max Kennerly that has me particularly worried about the security of consumer affairs. Most especially is the fact that Ford Motor Company is reportedly taking more aggressive steps to lobby for "secret" mandatory waiver clauses in all of its contracts.  This is secret "carnie ...

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Electronic and Telemarketing No-Nos

In light of the upcoming election season, the Oklahoma Attorney General's office released a press reminder to campaigns to be vigilant about keeping compliant with Oklahoma's telemarketing laws. Businesses and individuals should be aware of the telemarketing laws, and some of their protections. I believe the toughest of ...

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Student Loans & The Housing Market

I had neglected writing about this topic, simply because I didn't think there'd be much interest in a discussion about student loans and their effect on different economic markets. However, recently I've discussed this issue with several people, and I think it's quite timely. Earlier this ...

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Credit Card Reform

Thankfully, the President has signed the credit card reform act that will provide some added protections to consumers. One of the stories I heard last night was criticism for the bill. A credit card ...

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