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Condo Sales Threatened as Fannie Mae "Blacklist" Grows

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

Whether it's empty nesters looking to downsize or people taking their first step into the world of owning real estate, condominiums, or condos, offer an alternative to purchasing a house or continuing to pay rent. Those who find their dream condo or have a deal to sell…

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Lawsuit Claims Heavy Metals and Pesticides are Tagalongs in Girl Scout Cookies

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

They arrive in distinctive, brightly colored boxes with instantly recognizable names — Thin Mints, Adventurefuls, and Savannah Smiles, to name a few. Amid the anticipation and excitement for the annual Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) cookie season, this year also brings concerns about…

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Oxygen-Device Provider Faces Lawsuit Over Customer's Death

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

Having lungs filled with liquid that made them "congested and edematous (i.e. swollen)" contributed to LeQuon Marquis Vernor's death by complications of obstructive sleep apnea. According to a lawsuit, it was also completely avoidable. The trial is scheduled to begin on March 17, 2025. Lincare Inc.

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CFPB Drops Another Lawsuit Against Payment App and Banks

By Kit Yona, M.A. and Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

Created as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has spent the past 15 years acting as a watchdog against scams and fraud. It has returned over $17 billion in financial fraud to victims.

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Crypto Firms Bullish as SEC Drops Lawsuits and Investigations

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

In space, no one can hear you scream. In cyberspace, the triumphant cheers of crypto companies may be overwhelming. Since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term in January of 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been dropping lawsuits and ending investigations involving the crypto industry.

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DOJ Investigates UnitedHealthcare for Medicare Billing Practices

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

Revelations of a civil fraud investigation into UnitedHealth Group's Medicare billing practices sent both the insurance world and financial markets into a tizzy. The Medicare Advantage plans appear to be the focus of the DOJ's probe. Already dealing with other legal challenges, UnitedHealthcare now finds…

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