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May 6, 2025
Recognizing the need for continued guardianship reform, the Pennsylvania Courts will hold the second Pennsylvania Guardianship Justice Summit, focused on bringing together leaders from across the state to explore the use of alternatives to guardianship and expand access to justice. “Guardianship
May 5, 2025
Staff of the Federal Trade Commission published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) designed to provide consumers and businesses with information regarding the agency’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, which takes effect on May 12, 2025. The Rule prohibits bait-and-switch pricing and other tactics
May 1, 2025
Today, Governor Josh Shapiro launched a new, centralized consumer protection hotline, website, and email address to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to report scams, resolve financial and insurance issues, and access help from the Commonwealth. The announcement is part of the Shapiro Administration
May 1, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission alleged that Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI) and its owner, Kenneth Redon III, threatened consumers with jail time, lawsuits, and wage garnishments to pressure them into paying debt they didn’t actually owe. In an amended complaint, the FTC further alleged that GCI and
April 30, 2025
The National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) is excited to invite legal services providers to apply for the 2025 Advancing Guardianship Defense Cohort. Applications are due Monday, May 26th. Legal assistance organizations across the country are recognizing that a skilled, passionate lawyer
April 30, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that disaster preparation season kicks off soon with National Wildfire Awareness Month in May and National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 4-10. With tax season over and peak periods for disasters approaching, now is a good time for taxpayers to think
April 28, 2025
The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) today announced a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations – helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more
April 25, 2025
The ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference joins the legal community in honoring the life and legacy of Alan Houseman, who passed away in February 2025. NLADA is compiling a video tribute which will be shared at the conference in San Francisco, May 15-17, 2025, and invites you to share your reflections

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