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What Isn't in Their Wallet? Capital One Accused of Cheating Consumers

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on

In their ads, Capital One likes to ask us what's in our wallet. For their sake, they should hope that spokesperson Jennifer Garner has a law degree in hers. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a complaint on Jan. 14, 2024, in the U.S.

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Ghost Jobs Haunt Employment Websites and Boards

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

Imagine: Getting a tooth drilled at the dentist Waiting in line at your state's motor vehicle department Suffering through an awkward first date long enough to make your escape Finding a new job Of all the unpleasant experiences above, some might put finding a new job…

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Why Workers Might Want to Thank Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Updated by Christie Nicholson, J.D. | Last updated on

When singing the praises of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for all of the good work he did, people rarely think of him as a labor and employment leader. But it's clear that Dr. King cared about workers' rights as part of his overarching quest for equality. While history often remembers him as a champion of equal rights based on race, he actually fought for any group that didn't have the power to protect itself. If you're lucky enough to have the day off on MLK Day, take a minute to reflect on Dr.

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What Fire Insurance Options Will California Homeowners Be Left With?

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

Leaving behind destruction reminiscent of the firebombing of Dresden during World War II, the California wildfires in Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst continue to rage as firefighters battle to contain them. In addition to the fatalities, tens of thousands have had their homes and possessions incinerated. After…

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Do You Need Insurance for a Big Event or Guests Staying Over?

By Brett Snider, Esq. | Updated by Christie Nicholson, J.D. | Last updated on

House party planners might want to consider an insurance policy before kicking off their next rocking residential rager. If the movie "House Party" has taught us anything (and it hasn't), it's that in any decade, a house party can be full of injuries, property damage, and hilarious hijinks. But real life is rarely as funny, and you could wind up in court for what happened at the party. So do you need insurance for a house party?

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What Are Executive Orders? What Are Their Limits?

By Brett Snider, Esq. | Updated by Madison Hess, J.D. | Last updated on

An executive order is one way a U.S. president can make changes to the nation's policies. But there are limits as to how far such orders can go. As history has shown, executive orders can be used in many different ways. Here's a quick summary of what you need to know:A Way for Presidents to Set Policy For most national policy changes to occur, a bill must be approved by Congress and then signed into law by the president.

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