Bureau Alleges Company’s Conduct is Abusive and Deceptive WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today filed a complaint in a federal district court against a Florida debt-relief company that misled consumers across the country and charged illegal fees for their services. The Bureau plans to submit a proposed consent order that, if… Read More »
CFPB en Español Features Mobile Capability and Answers to Consumers’ Common Financial Questions WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched its Spanish language website. The website, which is optimized for mobile use, provides access to essential consumer resources such as how to submit a consumer complaint and answers to consumers’ frequently… Read More »
Fraudulent and Unlawful Debt-Collection Practices Attorney General Kamala D. Harris of California Announces Suit Against JPMorgan Chase for Fraudulent and Unlawful Debt-Collection Practices. LOS ANGELES — Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today filed an enforcement action against JPMorgan Chase & Co. (Chase) alleging that the bank engaged in fraudulent and unlawful debt-collection practices against tens… Read More »
Sen. Franken Leads Charge to Protect Legal Right to Day in Court Senator Reintroduces Legislation to Restore Consumers, Workers, and Small Businesses’ Right to Seek Justice through Courts WASHINGTON, D.C. [05/07/13]—Today, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) reintroduced legislation that would restore consumers, workers, and small businesses’ right to seek justice through the courts. The Arbitration… Read More »
CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU TAKES ACTION AGAINST TWO COMPANIES FOR CHARGING ILLEGAL DEBT-RELIEF FEES WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today filed a complaint in a federal district court in New York against two debt-relief service providers that allegedly charged consumers illegal advance fees for debt-settlement services. The Bureau is seeking to… Read More »
Happy Holidays from Consumer Attorney Robert Murphy Happy Thanksgiving to all our clients. Give thanks for all that you have and cherish what really maters in life to you. Have a safe holiday vacation and enjoy time with your family. Its not what we say about our blessings , but how we use them, is… Read More »
Consumer Fraud Attorney Robert W. Murphy was a recent speaker at the Consumer Issues Conference, Consumer Financial Protection: Who’s in Charge, hosted by the University of Wyoming College of Law in Laramie, Wyoming. Mr. Murphy spoke at length on recent United States Supreme Court and Circuit Court decisions that have impacted consumer class action litigation…. Read More »
On Friday, August 3, 2012, Consumer Rights Attorney Robert Murphy spoke as an invited guest at the 2012 Florida Creditors Bar Association Annual Conference at the Gaylords Palm Resort in Orlando, Florida. The Florida Creditors Bar Association (“FCBA”) was founded in 1997 to promote the practice of creditor’s rights law. Mr. Murphy spoke on the topic of… Read More »
ATTORNEY MURPHY ADDRESSES THE DADE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION ON FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT On Thursday, June 21, 2012, Attorney Murphy was a presenter for the Dade County Bar Association at the Florida International University College of Law on the topic AUnderstanding and Complying with the Florida and Federal Fair Debt Collection… Read More »
CONSUMERS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO ARBITRATE UNDISCLOSED DAILY RENTAL CAR DISPUTE Many consumers who are injured by The Murphy Consumer Law Firm Fort Lauderdale, FLlaw breaking businesses are shocked to learn that their right to bring a claim in the courts – including having a jury of their peers to decide their case –… Read More »