It is hard to conceive that a French philosopher from the 17th century could have an impact on our current housing crisis, but as luck would have it, Charles-Louis
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In Noah's day, one gigantic flood destroyed the world. He was warned that a debilitating storm was coming and heeded that warning. He spent one hundred years
Thomas Jefferson said, "Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time, who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done
In the auto industry, the Kelley Blue Book helps individuals determine the value of their car. It's a standard set by the auto industry to ensure fair trade-in or re-sell
Yesterday was the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur. For observant Jews, it is a very solemn day - one dedicated to repentance and atonement. During Yom Kippur, tradition
There is a famous Latin proverb, Melius tarde, quam nunquam, which means "Better late than never." That proverb doesn't really apply in the case of California Verizon Wireless
Consumers are always trying to find the best deal, and there is no shortage of companies ready to help. Take Expedia - by all regards, a well-run company that cuts deals
Imagine buying your first home. You've finally saved up enough money to purchase the house of your dreams. It has cathedral ceilings, crown molding, a deck, and a white
There is an old story about Harry Truman making a campaign speech at a Native-American reservation out West. As he began his speech, he heard a few murmurs from
It's funny how much a Seattle-area biotech company and its actions have a lot in common with a con man, three cards, and a cardboard box. Have you ever played Three
Home-ownership is part of the American dream but after hearing from some upset Countrywide borrowers, many say it is turning into more of a nightmare. We
When is a mile really a half-mile? Talk to truckers for the Goliath trucking company Swift Transportation, and they will tell you it is whenever Swift pays its drivers
In the post-9/11 anthrax scare, Tom Brokaw famously remarked "In Cipro we trust" as Americans swarmed to Cipro as the miracle drug thought to fight against perilous
T-Mobile cell phone users have an important advocate on their side. Bob Sullivan, MSNBC blogger and author of Gotcha Capitalism, agreed with us in his Red Tape
With gas prices at record highs, rising food prices and the housing market in turmoil, consumers nationwide are feeling the money crunch. For those individuals with excessive debt the promise of relief and debt assistance sounds like an answer to their prayers, but it too comes with a cost. Hagens Berman recently filed a lawsuit against Credit Solutions of America, the largest...
T-Mobile cell-phone users won an important victory today in our case to protect them from unwanted text-message charges. To recap, we represent a group of
It is fascinating how we learn about cases from clients and potential clients. At our firm, we have a loyal - some say rabid - cadre of cyclists, ranging from bicycling commuters to elite racers. In fact, the firm sponsors a number of cycling activities, including a racing team.
Last week, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer ran an article about spam text messages and the controversy surrounding charges for them. For years, consumers have
On Sunday, the Philadelphia Inquirer ran a story on knee and hip replacement manufacturers and the agreements these companies set up with surgeons throughout the
Earlier today, our firm filed a class-action lawsuit against some of the nation's largest manufacturers of smoke detectors. We had a client contact us with a story that
