NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued an alert warning businesses against price gouging of essential items amid a strong lake effect snowstorm bringing heavy snow to Western New York. A state of emergency has been declared by the Governor in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Franklin, Genesee, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The dream of car ownership often turns into a financial nightmare for many unsuspecting consumers. Across the United States, predatory car dealerships exploit vulnerable buyers by selling overpriced vehicles, commonly referred to as “lemons,” financed through high-interest loans. These practices often lead to financial ruin for consumers, culminating in bad credit […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Limited liability is a fundamental principle of corporate law that shields business owners and shareholders from personal responsibility for the debts and obligations of their company. While this concept has played a pivotal role in fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth, it has also been exploited by unscrupulous businesses in industries such […]
Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / shutterstock.com Federal Court Orders Harris Jewelry to Reopen Portal for Defrauded Consumers to File Claims for Refunds; Portal Will Close on December 21st NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today urged service members and veterans who were deceived by Harris Jewelry to file claims to receive refunds […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial Credit: Adam McCullough / shutterstock.com In a significant shift aimed at enhancing passenger rights, U.S. airlines are now mandated to issue automatic refunds for tickets and related expenses when flights are canceled or significantly delayed. This new rule, which officially took effect on Monday, October 28, is a relief to […]