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Can a Police Officer Legally Question and Detain You in Your Driveway? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — March 14, 2025
In a recent case before a New York criminal court, a police officer followed a suspect…
Despite soft sales, home prices keep hitting record highs
The median home price is over $400,000, putting it out of reach for many buyers By…
How will Trump's No-Tax-on-Tips law work?
No one seems to know, least of all the IRS By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs July…
FTC Sends More Than $2.9 Million to Consumers Harmed by Home Improvement Financing Firm
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $2.9 million in payments to consumers harmed by…
TSA ending shoes-off rule for air travel
It's been nearly two decades since the 'shoe bomber' incident By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs July…
Delta jet diverted after passenger’s battery catches fire
It's the latest in a series of close calls involving batteries By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
Veterans and caregivers: Recognize VA benefits overpayment scams
Got a letter in the mail from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) saying you owe…
There are four new ways to predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease
UCLA researchers say its more than just risk factors By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs July 8,…
In a Nation Growing Hostile Toward Drugs and Homelessness, Los Angeles Tries Leniency
Angela Hart LOS ANGELES — Inside a bright new building in the heart of Skid Row,…
Workplace Mental Health at Risk as Key Federal Agency Faces Cuts
In Connecticut, construction workers in the Local 478 union who complete addiction treatment are connected with…
Why Think of Changing Lawyers?
I frequently get calls from people who already have a personal injury lawyer that they hired…
When Does a Witness Qualify as an Expert in New York Criminal Cases? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — February 20, 2025
During litigation, it is common for one party to have an expert testify in support of…
Can an Officer’s Generalized Knowledge about Crime in an Area Give Him Grounds to Search a Vehicle?
In New York, it is well established that to legally stop a vehicle, a police officer…
When Can a Police Officer Legally Demand that an Occupant Step Out of His Parked Vehicle? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — March 7, 2025
In the state of New York, case law is clear that police officers have the right…
Boston drivers are the most accident-prone, Allstate study finds
Brownsville, Texas, is the safest city for drivers By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs July 7, 2025…
These consumer products were more expensive in June due to tariffs
However, many consumers may have shifted their purchase behavior to avoid paying them By Mark Huffman…
Here’s how you can support Texas flood relief efforts without being scammed
We provide a link to a non-profit serving the Texas Hill Country By Mark Huffman of…
Job scammers are looking to hire you
Scammers are always “hiring” but don’t actually want to employ you. Instead, they want your money,…
Feds warn parents about AIRLYA-Life infant walkers
The CPSC points to serious safety risks By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs July 7, 2025 CPSC…