The members of SVO sent the letter below to members of the Maryland Senate Finance Committee in support of the Internet Consumer Privacy Rights Act of 2017. Simply put, Maryland consumers' internet history should not be for sale. Dear Chair Middleton and Members of...
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CFPB’s Report on Debt Collection
Yesterday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a report on debt collection after conducting a survey among consumers. You can read the entire report here. We were surprised by the fact that more than half of consumers who reported being contacted about a...
Slip and Fall – Questions You May Be Asked
You are at a restaurant having a nice dinner with your family. You get up from the table to use the restroom and as you are walking, you suddenly slip and fall landing on your wrist. Besides being embarrassed, you are sure you have severely injured yourself. You may...
Wells Fargo’s Deception – Tips to avoid being a victim
News went public this week that Wells Fargo employees had opened millions of accounts for consumers without their knowledge or consent. Now consumers not only have to worry about criminal identify thieves, but they also have to protect themselves from profit-driven...
So you want to be a consumer lawyer
Jane Santoni's piece for the Maryland State Bar Association regarding the allure of being a consumer lawyer and going after the bad guys along with the reality that the work is difficult. Read the full article here.
