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In other words, they charge $1 for a $.99 items, adding hidden $.01 charge to each item.
answered on Sep 5, 2019
There is no requirement that a "99 cents" or "dollar" store charge 99 cents (or a dollar) for items, unless they actually advertise that 99 cents / 1dollar is the price. Most such stores don't do so and often have merchandise that is priced higher than the store name would... View More 
answered on Aug 30, 2019
Sometimes they have them, and sometimes they don't.
Depends on contract / statute /common law.
answered on Aug 30, 2019
Yes, depending on what form of silver you are discussing and on what markets.
There have been guilty pleas from individual traders:
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-precious-metals-trader-pleads-guilty-attempted-commodities-price-manipulation... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2019
Yes, depending on what form of silver you are discussing and on what markets.
There have been guilty pleas from individual traders:
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-precious-metals-trader-pleads-guilty-attempted-commodities-price-manipulation... View More
My electric bill has been unusually high, so I called them. They informed me I had a 3rd party supplier on my bill I was unaware of. I called said 3rd party and they informed me that I had added them to my account last summer. Going through the details it came across that my sister had given them... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2019
I would suggest you file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Here is a link to resources on the process and directions on how to file a complaint:
http://www.puc.state.pa.us/filing_resources/filing_complaints.aspx
Note that the PUC specifically... View More
Mr Zondo invited 100 guests to his 50th birthday party held at an upmarket hotel in Mbombela. The hotel agreed to provide catering at the cost of R450.00 per guest. In order to avoid incurring additional costs, Mr Zondo had stated expressly on the birthday invitation that none of the invites should... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2019
Boy, this sure sounds like a first year law school question!
Without knowing the jurisdiction in question, it would be hard to give a definitive answer.
I purchased shoes online and received some that had clearly been used and returned. I am being asked to send them back before anything can be done and that is upsetting me. Do I have to send it back for them to refund my money or help me at all?
answered on Jun 26, 2019
It depends on the terms and conditions of the website that you bought the shoes from.
Generally, they can specify what their return policy is, and most websites force you to agree to the terms and conditions before being able to place an order.
Best of luck.
I purchased in2014 and still own it. But have only been able to pay down 3k of the principle since then. My family fell on hard times and it was recently repossessed
answered on Jun 26, 2019
The short answer is that the loan is probably usurious under Florida law, but you should talk to a Florida licensed consumer protection attorney for a full evaluation.
Fla. Stat. § 687.02 defines "Usurious contracts” as:
All contracts for the payment of interest upon any... View More
There is a class action lawsuit and it says the above but I am not sure if we file a claim before July 1 or after.
answered on Jun 26, 2019
This question appears to relate to a settlement in Rickert, et al. v. Caliber Home Loans, Inc., and American Security Insurance Company.
The claims administrator (the company that will process and evaluate the claims) has a website devoted to the case, here:... View More
What is the maximum fine or sentence?
answered on Apr 10, 2019
Offenders found guilty of Class “B” misdemeanors face maximum penalties of up to three months imprisonment or one year probation. In addition, a fine of up to five hundred dollars or double the amount of the defendant’s gain from the commission of the crime may be imposed.
For first... View More
I will be shipping wine monthly to subscribers. The wine will come from different wineries/cellars. Is that possible?
answered on Apr 10, 2019
The answer is probably, but this is NOT a do-it-yourself endeavor.
You should seek a (preferably) Georgia licensed attorney with a specialization in alcohol sales & registration issues. If they have a background in interstate subscription shipping or direct-to-consumer business, then... View More
I went to a merchant (farm store) in Florida and ordered $3 worth of items. Without him saying anything, he charged me $5.30 and gave me the receipt. When I read it he said “it’s $5.30 cause he said there is a minimal purchase requirement with my card (debit card). He then told me to pick... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2019
It's probbaly not illegal for the store to try and set a minimum for debit card purchases, but it most likely violates the rules they agree to with Visa or MasterCard. But, swiping the card for more than the purchase amount and then telling the customer after the fact might very well be... View More
The private lender has charged me interest only on a mortgage loan. part of the loan was repayed in Sept 2018 and the balance principal was only supposed to be $7k. The lender and lawyer has been going back and forth with the amount that I owe - from 32k to 9k then to 14k and now I am ready to... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2019
You can check the registration status of your lender through NMLS (the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System / Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry). They maintain a consumer oriented website, here:
http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/
Note that not all types of lenders... View More
Case No. STK-CV-UBT-2016-11712
I tried to research it but was unable to get any information.
Thanks!!
answered on Aug 10, 2018
It is a case in California state court involving alleged violations of of a federal law, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA). FACTA was enacted to address the problem of identify theft by putting certain protections into place. Specifically, FACTA prohibits the printing of more... View More
I purchased a puppy that was coming from Virgina. The seller was sending the puppy through a company named Sky Cargo Ways. The first time this company required money from me for the puppy's transport was for a ventilated carrier to safely transport the puppy. They wanted $650 for this with the... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2018
I’m sorry to say, but it looks like the company is a scam.
A number of websites describe the scam. Here are two examples:
https://scamwarners.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=36&p=357721
https://petscams.com/pet-delivery-scam/skycargologistics-us/amp/
If you paid by... View More
I am purchasing a house in Findlay, OH.The title company said that they will not be able to accept a check in $10,5000 since the state of Ohio
has what’s called the “Good Funds Law”. This law requires that any funds greater than $10,000 be electronically wired to title company.... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2018
The law in Ohio changed in 2017 and now requires that any funds for more than $10,000 for a residential real estate transaction be electronically wired to the title company prior to closing.
This is actually an increase (effective September 29, 2017) from $1,000 to $10,000.
Cash,... View More
asked them to stop but they won't. Can I sue them?
answered on May 30, 2018
The short answer is probably.
There is a federal law, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, or TCPA, that makes many types of calls illegal.
Largely it depends on the type of call (e.g. robocall vs live), the nature of the number called (e.g. cell vs landline vs business number),... View More
answered on May 24, 2018
This is not a class action.
On March 12, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against a bunch of related entities.
On March 14, the District Court approved a motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and appointed Robb Evans & Associates LLC as Temporary... View More
I paid the $35+K to this firm as well and have inventory basically being held in purgatory at their warehouse. I have emailed the firm that is acting as conservator for this case Robb Evans a couple times with no reply.
answered on May 24, 2018
This is not a class action.
On March 12, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against a bunch of related entities.
On March 14, the District Court approved a motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and appointed Robb Evans & Associates LLC as Temporary... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2013
There is no easy answer.
Each area of law (e.g. employment, antitrust, unsafe drugs) has a rough timeline for how long cases usually take, but the keyword is usually.
And each case is different.
Many cases are resolved in 2-5 years, but some take less time and many take more.
Best of luck.
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