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Is That Online Payday Loan Application a Scam?

Bell Law, LLC
November 23, 2020
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We understand the financial pain so many Americans are going through as a result of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. Despite a sizable minority of…

What to Watch Out For with Data Breaches

Bell Law, LLC
October 15, 2020
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It seems like there’s a massive data breach in the news every other day now, affecting major companies with whom there seemed to be…

An Overview of HIPAA Violations

Bell Law, LLC
September 18, 2020
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One of the more sweeping and powerful laws designed to protect consumers’ information is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This law,…

Forced Arbitration: What Is It and Why Is It an Issue?

Bell Law, LLC
July 23, 2020
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The issue of forced arbitration clauses in various types of contracts has been a hot-button issue for years. Forced arbitration provisions are, essentially, clauses…

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…

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