Investment fraud can prove devastating for businesses or specific individuals. You might also be an individual who hired a specific financial professional or bought into a specific fund because of the promise of high returns on your investment. Sometimes,...
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4 frequently asked questions about West Virginia lemon law
When you buy a new car in West Virginia, you typically expect that it will be safe. You may shop around for a great deal, but you generally anticipate a brand-new vehicle that functions perfectly for you and has years of safe driving in its future. Unfortunately, a...
5 ways an employee can spot wage theft at work
Even though numerous rules and regulations protect workers from wage theft, they still often feel mistreated when paychecks come around. Whether it is overtime unrecognized on a timesheet or the employer intentionally misclassifying a worker to cut costs, employees...
Was your brand new home built poorly or from cheap materials?
Real estate developers have learned how to appeal to prospective homeowners, which allows them to have most of the properties in a new development under contract by the time they start the later stages of the development plan. These companies offer customization so...
How to spot a lemon: What you need to look for
If you’re going to purchase a used vehicle, there are some things you should know that could help you spot a lemon (and avoid buying it). Buying a defective vehicle is a costly mistake, but fortunately, there are methods you can use to weed out the lemons and walk...
Auto sales fraud: What to know as a consumer
As a consumer, your goal is to purchase items that work. You don’t want to spend a lot of money on something that will just need repairs or a replacement in a few months or years. This is especially true when you think about purchasing a vehicle. If you’re locked into...
3 ways buying a lemon will affect your life and finances
Other than a home, purchasing a new vehicle is likely the biggest transaction you will complete as an adult. You will spend tens of thousands of dollars on a single piece of machinery that you will then depend on for years to come. Most people who buy a brand new car...
Lemon Law applications during supply chain shortages
Motor vehicle inventory is at unprecedented lows statewide and throughout the country. Many West Virginians residents have been forced to expand their search to other states in their search for new or used vehicles. Misconceptions exist about the state’s Lemon Law and...
Sex and gender discrimination: Illegal in the United States
Gender and sex discrimination are not allowed in the workplace. In fact, federal law prohibits discrimination based on your sex or gender, gender identity or other factors. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sex-based discrimination occurs when...
Why should you avoid purchasing an “as-is” vehicle?
If you think back to around this time two years ago, you may remember how state lawmakers in Charleston passed an “as-is” law applied to used car sales. If you don’t remember the specifics surrounding it, the passing of the law finally made it lawful for car dealers...
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