Category: Consumer law

Western Union Store Front With the recent Facebook fiasco, consumer protection and the safety of our personal information is yet again in the public spotlight. But… Facebook is not the only big name brand out there who has dropped the

Have you ever gotten a call like this before: “Hello, this is Rachel with card services, calling about your credit card account...” Where you quickly realize: It is not a real person talking to you…but a pre-recorded message.   This

Hidden and fraudulent fees are costing American consumers billions of dollars a year. And it’s only getting worse... Undisclosed and deceptive fees are becoming commonplace in today’s competitive world. Here are some examples: Hotels are charging guests hundreds in “resort

Commentary by Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP Cruise claims of injury have become a little too common in recent years during a time when the cruise ship industry seems to be developing far too many issues. But keep in mind

Commentary by Lee Cohen Yes, I am actually counting. Six days now, and counting. Six, five, four, three, two, one........... No, I am not counting down the days until my much needed vacation or the number of days until the

Commentary by Ed Zebersky As I have been driving around town lately, I have seen billboards boasting the amounts of money that law firms have obtained for their clients. There are no shortage of ads promoting lawyers who handle lawsuits.

Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP Stresses the Importance of Not Signing a Release at the Accident Site Commentary by Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP A shocking new trend is emerging in the trucking industry. This trend involves trucking companies having