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Hot Topic's Hot Mess: How to Claim Your Share of the $12 Million Settlement
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If you made a purchase on HotTopic.com while a California resident between March 15, 2019 and July 29, 2024, or an Oregon resident between August 25, 2022 and July 29,...
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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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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 9, 2024
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 8, 2024
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...