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Discover Bank Loses Big In Collection Action

By: Joshua B. Swigart

Not wanting to be reasonable in its negotiations with consumers, Discover Bank has a tendency to file collection lawsuits.  Many consumers simply default handing the bank a judgement or feel powerless in defending.  This latest arbitration award shows how consumers can fight back. Factual Overview Discover Bank filed a collection lawsuit against a client for […]

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StockX data breach: Millions of Records Exposed.

By: Joshua B. Swigart

Millions of StockX customers may receive monetary compensation from the company after a massive data leak. Claim evaluation process is easy and confidential. What happened: StockX is an online marketplace specializing in sneakers and clothing. Lawsuits allege that StockX tried to conceal a massive data leak that happened in May of 2019 and exposed more […]

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Trading Restriction Investigation: Swigart Law team has been retained by the Robinhood app users.

By: Joshua B. Swigart

Millions of people trading with the Robinhood app may receive monetary compensation from the company after it deprived its investors of the ability to invest in the open stock market. What happened: Robinhood is an online brokerage firm. It permits its customers to purchase and sell securities by using a web-based application. A recently filed […]

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Regain Control of Your Personal Information

By: Joshua B. Swigart

Consumer data privacy is a hot topic and is centered around how data should be collected, stored, managed, and shared especially by big tech companies and the government. Your personal data is being transmitted around the clock, often times without you even being aware of it. Consumers share their data every time they search something […]

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Home Chef Meal Delivery Service Faces Customer Data Breach

By: Joshua B. Swigart

Home Chef, the popular weekly subscription meal kit service offered through grocer Kroger, recently faced a data security incident involving data from approximately 8 million customer records. Home Chef subscribers pay a fee to receive a box that contains all the ingredients and recipes to make dinners at home. Meal delivery services have gained popularity […]

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Zoom Faces Data Breach Issues

By: Joshua B. Swigart

Zoom, the leader in online videoconferencing, is facing a backlash for its many security and data breaches. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced most companies and its employees to work remotely, businesses turned to Zoom for virtual meetings and conferencing. The platform has both paid and free options, and allows for up to 100 people to […]

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Swigart Law Group Files Suit Against Golden Valley Health Centers

By: Joshua B. Swigart

As the digital era drives forward, more and more third party companies are holding personal information for businesses. As such, the number of data breaches is on the rise. What’s more concerning, however, is the fact that data breaches affecting hospitals and health care facilities are on the rise. The Swigart Law Group has filed a class […]

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How Does a Business Declare Bankruptcy?

By: Joshua B. Swigart

Businesses, especially small businesses, are facing a very uncertain future. Covid-19 and mandatory lockdowns are forcing the temporary closures of many businesses. And without the ability to generate profit, those companies face financial losses and hardship. Add to that any debt, rents that need to be paid, employee payroll and other expenses, companies may find […]

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Swigart Law Group Files Suit Against Video Chat App, Houseparty for Privacy Violations

By: Joshua B. Swigart

Between online games, virtual chats and social media platforms, personal data is being given and shared on a minute-by-minute basis. With technology changing so rapidly, protecting personal information is more important than ever before. For this reason, the California Legislature enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), a state statue designed to enhance privacy rights […]

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Should I File for Bankruptcy?

By: Joshua B. Swigart

Nobody anticipates having to file for bankruptcy. But more often than not, we’re faced with financial hardships and paying down debt becomes an impossible task. In today’s economic climate and as people are faced with the prospect of not working for an indefinite period due to Covid-19, paying down debt becomes a secondary concern after […]

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