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Economic and technological forces are factoring into regulators» responses and rulings as consumer law firms scramble to adapt — and adopt best practices.

Not exact matches

According to the Digital Entertainment Survey, an annual assessment of consumer behavior spearheaded by the Wiggin law firm (UK), as many as one in eight women over the age of 35 admitted to stealing pirated copies of e-books, downloading them to... [Read more...]

According to the Digital Entertainment Survey, an annual assessment of consumer behavior spearheaded by the Wiggin law firm (UK), as many as one in eight women over the age of 35 admitted to stealing pirated copies of e-books, downloading them to e-readers across all platforms.

That lawsuit, originally filed as a class - action suit by a Seattle - based law firm on behalf of consumers, quickly evolved into a full Department of Justice investigation of anti-trust violations in order to edge out Amazon when the iPad was launched in 2010.

That lawsuit, originally filed as a class - action suit by a Seattle - based law firm on behalf of consumers, quickly evolved into a full Department... [Read more...]

Apple and five major publishing houses are being sued by a Seattle - based law firm, Hagens Berman, on behalf of two plaintiffs named in the suit and on behalf of consumers as a... [Read more...]

Apple and five major publishing houses are being sued by a Seattle - based law firm, Hagens Berman, on behalf of two plaintiffs named in the suit and on behalf of consumers as a whole.

What began life as a class action lawsuit filed by Seattle - based law firm Hagen Bermans on behalf of consumers quickly became a Department of Justice investigation against Apple and five of the Big Six publishers.

SEATTLE — August 9, 2011 — Hagens Berman, a consumer rights class - action law firm, today announced it has filed a nationwide class - action lawsuit claiming that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and five of the nation's top publishers, including HarperCollins Publishers, a subsidiary of News Corporation (NASDAQ: NWSA), Hachette Book Group, Macmillan Publishers, Penguin Group Inc., a subsidiary of Pearson PLC (NYSE: PSO) and Simon & Schuster Inc., a subsidiary of CBS (NYSE: CBS), illegally fix prices of electronic books, also known as e-books.

In October 2007, Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler announced that his office's Consumer Protection Division had reached a settlement with Richard Brennan, the Law Offices of Richard Brennan, LLC, and a related company called American Telecommunications Solutions LLC (collectively referred to as the Brennan Law Firm) in connection with their debt management and debt settlement services.

As a former partner of Doan Law Firm, LLP, I have years of extensive bankruptcy and consumer protection law experience, which enables me to provide you with sound and practical advice as to both your debt and real estate matterAs a former partner of Doan Law Firm, LLP, I have years of extensive bankruptcy and consumer protection law experience, which enables me to provide you with sound and practical advice as to both your debt and real estate matteLaw Firm, LLP, I have years of extensive bankruptcy and consumer protection law experience, which enables me to provide you with sound and practical advice as to both your debt and real estate mattelaw experience, which enables me to provide you with sound and practical advice as to both your debt and real estate matteras to both your debt and real estate matters.

(1) The following shall be exempt from the Credit Services Organization Act: (a) A person authorized to make loans or extensions of credit under the laws of this state or the United States who is subject to regulation and supervision by this state or the United States or a lender approved by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for participation in a mortgage insurance program under the National Housing Act, 12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; (b) A bank or savings and loan association whose deposit or accounts are eligible for insurance by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or a subsidiary of such a bank or savings and loan association; (c) A credit union doing business in this state; (d) A nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (e) A person licensed as a real estate broker or salesperson under the Nebraska Real Estate License Act acting within the course and scope of that license; (f) A person licensed to practice law in this state acting within the course and scope of the person's practice as an attorney; (g) A broker - dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission acting within the course and scope of that regulation; (h) A consumer reporting agency; (i) A person whose primary business is making loans secured by liens on real property; (j) A person, firm, corporation, or association licensed as a collection agency in this state or a person holding a solicitor's certificate in this state acting within the course and scope of that license or certificate; and (k) A person licensed to engage in the business of debt management pursuant to sections 69 - 1201 to 69 - 1217.

Today, the schemes are often run by unscrupulous Wall Street investment firms that are unloading portfolios of foreclosed homes and «threatening communities of color,» as well as immigrants, according to a report issued Thursday by the nonprofit National Consumer Law Center.

One theme we have noticed is that legal consumers routinely identify free consultations as a top feature they look for in law firms.

His experience as a lawyer working with consumer services, start up businesses, and small law firms taught him that something was missing...

He wanted to establish his firm as the «go - to» place for employment law and consumer rights issues.

While not everyone is going to research as thoroughly as I did, today's legal consumers are indeed reading reviews of law firms.

When faced with a legal need, consumers move quickly and decisively, making it crucial for your law firm to convert them just as quickly.

Carolyn Elefant isn't completely sold on the alleged consumer benefits of a new British initiative to allow outside investors to own law firms and even take them public — she even goes so far as to invoke the E-word [Enron].

Law Firm marketing is about making it as easy as possible for a consumer to find you and feel comfortable with you during a time of need & uncertainty.

As consumer benefits to instructing a law firm are fundamentally the same - expert teams, client - focus and efficient service to name a few — it has become increasingly necessary for firms to actively distinguish themselves from competitors based upon their true USPs.

As this chart shows, in a desktop search, a consumer typically has just one way to contact a law firm — the firm's website.

At FindLaw, we have more data about legal consumer behavior than anyone, and your law firm benefits from that as part of your partnership.

By way of background, back in November 2005, the Florida Supreme Court affirmed the Bar's decision to prohibit the law firm of Pape and Chandler from using a pit bull as a mascot, finding it both demeaning and misleading (apparently, the Bar felt that consumers might confuse lawyers with pit bulls).

The law firm provided us with litigation support as well as defense of consumer protection complaints.

As this interaction between consumer, courts and lawyer becomes more apparent, law firms are growing increasingly conscious of the need to oversee quality, how time is spent, results and billing, the ingredients of cost - effectiveness.

As for firms servicing consumers, small law firms will be a thing of the past.

As the legal landscape continues to evolve and consumer behaviors change, law firms are adjusting their models to accommodate this paradigm shift.

Catalyst Ventures defines Legal Tech as organizations that provide software and tech - enabled services to the legal vertical (including law firms and internal counsel) as well as tech - enabled legal services delivered to businesses and consumers.

The saying «consumers don't buy drills, they buy holes» applies to law firms as well: clients don't buy lawyers, they buy solutions.

Our law firm offers experienced legal counsel to injured consumers and the families of those who have lost their lives as a result of defective or dangerous products.

Facebook and Twitter are becoming so prevalent amongst consumers of all services, we would be doing ourselves a disservice as a law firm to not use these channels to reach people.»

It launched a consultation last week proposing that CILEx - regulated law firms be required to publish information on price, including the charging model, such as fixed fee, and any additional costs; service, including a description of the work included in the price, and how long it will take; consumer redress options; and how the firm is regulated, including professional indemnity cover and availability of CILEx Regulation's compensation arrangements.

This serves as invaluable experience as Mr. Lamb now assists the firm's business clients in achieving their goals (e.g. enforcing consumer / residential loans and other consumer contracts) while complying with the consumer protection laws.

In recognition of our success, lawyers in the firm are listed in the «Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in the United States» as well as multiple consumer guide books including «Guide to Leading American Attorneys», «Law and Leading Attorneys», «The Best Lawyers in America», «The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)» and «Super Lawyers.»

As time went on, the model provided tremendous lessons in consumer behavior, lawyer behavior and the economics of running even a lean law firm, but the model needed to adapt to become more economically viable.

As far as possible we wish to have one set of principles and rules for both traditional law firms and ABSs in order to deliver consistent regulatory protection for consumers and a level regulatory playing field for ABSs and traditional law firmAs far as possible we wish to have one set of principles and rules for both traditional law firms and ABSs in order to deliver consistent regulatory protection for consumers and a level regulatory playing field for ABSs and traditional law firmas possible we wish to have one set of principles and rules for both traditional law firms and ABSs in order to deliver consistent regulatory protection for consumers and a level regulatory playing field for ABSs and traditional law firms.

WOODLAND HILLS, CA — Consumer Attorney Marketing Group (CAMG), a law firm advertising agency combining intensive analytics, experienced media buying expertise and sophisticated direct response strategies to create effective TV and radio campaigns, has added Sean Sosa as Senior Vice President of Media Strategy and Initiatives and Betsy Ray as Account Executive.

Methodologies such as lean six sigma and business process design have been utilized for decades in other industries such as manufacturing or consumer goods, but professional services, and particularly the legal industry, have faced unique challenges when it comes to utilizing these approaches in any meaningful way: culture, compensation and at its core, the law firm business model itself are often obstacles to success.

Casetext appeals to legal professionals in companies and law firms of all sizes, as well as to consumers.

I understand the ins and outs of attorney marketing from both the perspective of a consumer and as an operator of a large law firm, and I draw on my extensive experience to deliver industry - leading attorney marketing solutions that position legal professionals for greater online success.

«In the U.S., it is the consumer and small - business market rather than the large - firm market that is more vulnerable to the U.K. rules, as consumers and small businesses are used to getting all sorts of services over the Internet, and they are not impressed by heavy - hitting law firm partners or fancy offices.

Billing itself as «America's largest full - service consumer law firm,» J&M seeks to provide an alternative source of legal support to lower - and middle - income clients who otherwise could not afford to hire a lawyer.

Just as it has in the past, consumer demands were a key driving force behind business innovation and the demand for legal tools accessible from anywhere with the power to collaborate with clients, opposing parties, etc., forced businesses and technology vendors to innovate and create those tools for law firms.

With a significant international client base, especially in the technology and consumer products sectors, Valerie sees her role as bridging the gap between in - house counsel and a traditional external law firm — by thinking more like her clients, and not just as an outside lawyer.

A consumer might have no more practical experience with H&R Block than with a local law firm prior to engagement, but in the consumer's mind, H&R Block is a known entity as a result of their top of mind brand awareness, and the result has been a decades long dominant market position for the company.

... Indeed, if weblogs are even half as important in the world of legal services as everybody says, it may be malpractice for consumer advocates, proponents of universal access to justice, law - and - technology gurus, or law firm management mavens to start the day without seeking a weblog dose of pro se and self - help news and punditry.»

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Marlin & Saltzman is recognized as a preeminent employment law and consumer class action Law Firm, mass tort and catastrophic injury firm, practicing throughout California and the entire natilaw and consumer class action Law Firm, mass tort and catastrophic injury firm, practicing throughout California and the entire natiLaw Firm, mass tort and catastrophic injury firm, practicing throughout California and the entire natFirm, mass tort and catastrophic injury firm, practicing throughout California and the entire natfirm, practicing throughout California and the entire nation.

Before becoming a lawyer, Mr. Morrow was a banker for Florida's largest consumer bank — Barnett Bank — and ultimately worked as a corporate lending officer, providing corporate, real estate, and industrial bond financing to small to mid-sized corporations, real estate developers, attorneys, law firms, etc..