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AICPA Files Lawsuit Against CPA Candidate Over Alleged Exam Content Disclosure
September 16, 2024 04:13 pm by LawInc Staff
A recent AICPA lawsuit has jolted the accounting world, as a CPA candidate stands accused of brazenly compromising the integrity of the licensing exam via online disclosures. But what are...
Navient's $120M Bombshell: The Student Loan Scandal That Rocked the Nation
September 15, 2024 10:39 am by LawInc Staff
Navient, one of the nation’s largest student loan servicers, reached a $120 million settlement to resolve Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) allegations of misconduct and consumer deception. The deal marks a...
Hereditary Hack: 23andMe's $30M Settlement After 6.4 Million Stolen DNA Profiles Put Up for Sale on Dark Web
September 14, 2024 07:05 pm by LawInc Staff
In early October 2023, leading direct-to-consumer genetic testing company 23andMe announced it had become aware that sensitive personal data of millions of customers was hacked. The stolen data, which was...
Unfair ATM Fees? Get Your Money Back from Visa & Mastercard's $197.5 Million Payout
September 13, 2024 02:23 pm by LawInc Staff
Visa and Mastercard have agreed to pay $197.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging they violated federal antitrust laws by adopting restraints that inflated ATM surcharges. This guide...
BuzzFeed's $9M Video Privacy Settlement: Are You Owed Cash & Free Subscription?
September 12, 2024 10:15 am by LawInc Staff
If you subscribed to a BuzzFeed website and watched videos between May 2021 and November 2023, you may be entitled to cash and a free subscription under a $9 million...
Bad Hair Day: IGK Agrees to $850K Class Action Settlement Payout Over Benzene in Dry Shampoos
September 11, 2024 10:28 am by LawInc Staff
The benzene contamination lawsuit against IGK dry shampoo maker Luxury Brand Partners has reached a proposed class action settlement, offering compensation to consumers who purchased the affected products. This guide...
The Ultimate Guide to Forming a California Physical Therapy Corporation: Benefits, Requirements, and Pitfalls
September 10, 2024 11:37 am by LawInc Staff
Incorporating a physical therapy practice in California provides various advantages, including shielding personal assets and optimizing taxes. However, ensuring compliance with the state’s complex legal framework demands meticulous strategizing and...
Cash App's $15M Data Breach Settlement: Claim Your Cut ASAP
September 09, 2024 11:23 am by LawInc Staff
If you are a past or present customer of Block, Inc. (formerly Square, Inc.), Cash App, or Cash App Investing whose account was impacted by a data breach or unauthorized...
The Real Estate Investor's Guide to California LLCs: Protect Your Assets Like a Pro
September 08, 2024 11:59 am by LawInc Staff
As a real estate investor in California, operating your business through a limited liability company (LLC) can provide crucial asset protection and tax benefits. But navigating the process of forming...
The Great Colorado LLC Heist: How a $1 Loophole Fueled a 15,800-Company Scam
September 06, 2024 09:57 am by LawInc Staff
In a case that highlights the importance of maintaining the integrity of the Secretary of State’s business registration system, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser recently announced a settlement with an...