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Fraudulent Accounts with Fifth Third Bank?

Bell Law, LLC
June 20, 2020
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On March 9, right before the country’s collective attention was shifted to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed suit…

Considerations for Consumers During COVID-19

Bell Law, LLC
May 5, 2020
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Here and there, the federal government (and some state governments) have instituted financial relief for consumers due to coronavirus. This has come in the…

COVID-19 Scammers Preying on the Public

Bell Law, LLC
April 20, 2020
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Although the country is going through unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the presence of scammers and those looking to prey on vulnerable…

Investigation: St. Francis Ministries Data Breach

Bell Law, LLC
April 17, 2020
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On April 10, 2020, St. Francis Ministries announced that it had become aware of “suspicious activities relating to one of its employee’s email accounts.”…

Takata Airbags: What You Need To Know and What You Can Do

Bell Law, LLC
February 20, 2020
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One of the more prominent automobile safety recalls in the last decade is the recall of airbags manufactured by the now-defunct Takata Corporation. This…

5 Answers to Common HIPAA Questions

Bell Law, LLC
February 20, 2019
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If you’ve ever obtained medical treatment or even visited your family doctor for a checkup, you’ve probably heard of the Health Insurance Portability and…

The Two Biggest Things You Need to Know About Proposed Changes to the Military Lending Act

Bell Law, LLC
January 20, 2019
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The Military Lending Act (MLA), which became law in 2006, provides certain protections to active-duty members of the U.S. military and their dependents in…

Defend Your Rights: 4 Ways You Can Fight Back Against Over-Aggressive Debt Collectors

Bell Law, LLC
December 20, 2018
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Debt collectors account for the majority of complaints made to the Federal Trade Commission every year. In 2017, consumers filed over 9,000 inquiries and…

The Top 5 Most Common Violations of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act

Bell Law, LLC
November 20, 2018
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The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) is a federal statute designed to prevent discriminatory lending practices in banks and other financial institutions or lenders….

Understanding Your Rights When a Dealership or Repair Shop Fails to Provide Paperwork

Bell Law, LLC
October 20, 2018
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A motor vehicle purchase, even for a used model, is a significant investment. To ensure that you are making a sound purchasing decision and…

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