Topic
Misrepresentation
289 published works
Consumer Finance Monitor
CFPB sues student lender Climb Credit
The CFPB has filed suit against student lender Climb Credit, Inc. and its largest shareholder 1/0 (one zero), alleging that the lender induced students to take out loans by misrepresenting…
Zalma on Insurance
Misrepresentation by Insurer and/or Agent
By Barry Zalma
The Rights of the Insured & Insurer Deceived by Agent or Broker Insurance brokers, who represent the insured to transact insurance with, but not on behalf of, an insurer, often…
Legal Profession Blog
Attorney Charged With Misrepresenting State Bar’s Ethics Advice
A rather unusual complaint filed by the North Carolina State Bar alleges that the accused attorney misrepresented ethics advice provided by the State Bar's ethics counsel at a court hearing.The…
Legal Profession Blog
Misleading Statement Draws Reciprocal Sanction
A reciprocal 30-day suspension has been imposed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court based on a sanction ordered in MinnesotaAttorney Overson was admitted to practice law in Wisconsin in 2018. He…
The D&O Diary
SEC Files Enforcement Action Alleging AI-Related and Pre-IPO Misrepresentations
The SEC has already made it clear that it intends to pursue enforcement actions against firms that misrepresent their Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. In the latest example of the SEC’s…
Legal Profession Blog
The Importance Of Honesty
The California State Bar Court Review Department proposes that an attorney without a record of prior discipline be disbarredThis matter emphasizes the importance of honesty in the practice of law.…
Consumer Finance Monitor
Vroom, FTC Agree to $1 Million Settlement over Car Sales Misrepresentation
By Brian Turetsky, Ballard CFS Group
Vroom, the former used car sales website which halted vehicle sales in January 2024, has agreed to a proposed settlement with the FTC over allegations the company misrepresented that it…
Ackah Business Immigration Law
What To Do If You Receive A Procedural Fairness Letter
By Publisher
A Procedural Fairness Letter (PFL) is a formal communication from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or another immigration authority to an applicant when there are concerns about immigration fraud…
Legal Profession Blog
“Egregious Acts Of Dishonesty”
The California State Bar Court has recommended disbarment for "egregious acts of dishonesty"This case is about an attorney’s egregious acts of dishonesty that occurred in his practice and continued through…
Zalma on Insurance
Lies on Insurance Application Expensive
By Barry Zalma
False Statement on Application Requires Rescission Post 4792 See the full video at https://rumble.com/v4so850-lies-on-insurance-application-expensive.html and at https://youtu.be/gkVUNGWdGig Plaintiff Kimberli Orr obtained no-fault automobile insurance from defendant USA Underwriters and was…