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Mediation — Is it Right for Your Case?

Mediation is a formal settlement conference that serves as a bridge between formal litigation and informal negotiations, making it a vital tool for resolving disputes while preserving relationships. Its effectiveness in various settings allows for mutually beneficial outcomes that might not be attainable through traditional litigation.How it Works:The parties typically select (or are assigned) a third-party who is "neutral" to the outcome of the lawsuit (in fact, a mediator is often called a "neutral.")  The mediator is often a lawyer, or a former judge, who has special training to help ...

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Ticketmaster: a problem for more than just Swifties

I've got some news that'll make you want to throw your concert t-shirt in the trash (but please, don't do that - they're collectibles now). Ticketmaster just hit a sour note - they've been hacked. Again. Here's the lowdown on this not-so-greatest hit: 1. Data Breach Bonanza About 560 million customers might be affected—that's more people than the entire United States population. The hack includes names, emails, phone numbers, and encrypted credit card information, which is more than enough information to create "clones" of your existing credit card and potentially enough to open ne ...

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Bank Fraud: A Quick Guide for Consumers

As an attorney who has represented consumers in cases against banks for more than 20 years, I've seen an unprecedented and startling storm of bank fraud over the last 18 months.  If your money (or a loved one’s) has seemingly just washed away from your bank account, let's break down the three primary types of fraud we're seeing all over SC: Elder Scams: Typically, scammers convince elderly individuals to move their money to a "secure" location, often through a series of deceptive emails, texts, and phone calls. Sometimes, these scams are preceded by "Team Viewer" or other remote ...

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