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A selection of colorful squash conveys the season of being grateful- for the FCRA!

Giving Thanks for the FCRA: Stuffed with Major Legal Rights!

This holiday, dig into the FCRA, stuffed with consumer protections and served with a side of dedicated consumer lawyers who make this main course worthy of appreciation. Thanksgiving is the holiday where we all gather to celebrate gratitude, food, and questionable life decisions, like trusting your cousin Steve to “just eyeball” the turkey’s internal temperature […]

News November 26, 2025
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Legal Roadmap: Checkr Background Check & Rideshare Drivers

A Checkr background check is the mysterious gatekeeper standing between you and your driver’s seat. You signed up to drive for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, or Instacart because you’re ready to make flexible income, set your own hours, and live the gig-life dream. But then… the email hits your inbox. “We regret to inform you that […]

Background Check November 24, 2025
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The CFPB Seems Doomed. Are Consumer Rights Over? Nope!

In light of unprecedented challenges to its future, learn what the CFPB is still doing for consumers while it remains operational, and why you have nothing to fear. Government agencies don’t exactly have the best reputations. You hear “bureau” and immediately imagine endless paperwork, grim waiting rooms, and some poor clerk stamping forms until their […]

News November 21, 2025
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Insurance Background Check: When You Get One, Why You Fail

Yes, an insurance background check is a real thing. It’s the invisible handshake that decides whether you get a fair deal or face an instant insurance rejection. If it feels like you can’t make a move these days without someone peering into your personal history, you’re not wrong. Employers do it. Landlords do it. Even […]

Background Check November 20, 2025
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Fix My Credit Report Fast! Be Strong, Boost Your Score, Win

Wondering, how do I fix my credit report? With our insider legal tips, you can fight back, clean up the mistakes, and come out stronger than before. If you’ve ever looked at your credit report and thought, “Wait, what in the world is that doing here?!”- you’re in the right place. Millions of people find […]

Credit Reporting Errors November 19, 2025
The Washington D.C. skyline shows the site of the 2025 NACA and NCLC conference.

NACA & NCLC Boost Consumer Rights at D.C. Conference

The annual NACA & NCLC conference collaboration is proof that consumers still have plenty of reason to be hopeful! As a consumer in the current climate, the power imbalance between you and the corporate profit machines that sell, use, and exploit your data may seem stark. This is especially true as attempts to dismantle the […]

News November 18, 2025
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Explore the Top 5 Problems Credit Card Fraud Lawyers Handle

Nobody should have to pay for fraudulent or unauthorized charges or lose sleep over statement errors. A credit card fraud lawyer is the key to recovery. If you’ve ever stared at your monthly credit card billing statement and muttered: “What is this charge on my credit card?” – congratulations, you’re officially living in the modern […]

Identity Theft Recovery November 14, 2025
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Facing Disabled Veterans Discrimination? Get Real Legal Help

Every Veterans Day, we join the nation in pausing to salute those who served. But we know that for many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when they come home.    Returning to civilian life should be a new beginning. Instead, some veterans experience being ignored for promotions, blamed for “performance” issues when they ask for basic […]

Employment Discrimination November 11, 2025
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How Much Do Uber Drivers Make and Other Questions Answered

Do Uber drivers make a good living, or are they just chauffeuring people around for the glory of a five-star rating and a $2 tip? Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering it. Buckle up, because we’re diving deep into the Uber ecosystem,  from Uber rides to Uber Eats – from sign-up woes […]

Background Check November 07, 2025