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Senators Jones reintroduces bipartisan legislation to stop predatory unsolicited loans

U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation—the Unsolicited Loan Act —that would halt the predatory practice of mailing high-interest loans to consumers in the form of “live” checks. Often times, when consumers receive these checks in the mail they believe them to be from their bank … Continued

December 16, 2019

Bill lets small local farm wineries compete for business

A Senate bill sponsored by Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn, would allow small farmer-owned wineries the ability to sell and distribute their products more competitively. In a time when more consumers are clamoring for locally sourced produce, it might seem odd that Alabama’s homegrown wine industry is grossly prohibited from selling its products to Alabamians. For … Continued

April 16, 2019

Report: Trump EPA won’t limit cancer causing chemicals found in Alabama water

Drink at your own risk. That is essentially the message that the Trump EPA is planning for citizens who might consume drinking water contaminated with cancer-causing chemicals. Politico reported Thursday that the EPA doesn’t plan to set limits on the amount of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) or perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) found in drinking water. That would … Continued

February 1, 2019

Let’s stop unwanted telemarketing calls

“Sarah, can you get me Floyd at the barbershop?” Such a request was typical of phone service in the 1950’s and prior, not only for The Andy Griffith Show’s mythical Town of Mayberry, but in communities throughout America. That was when operators used to manually connect callers with wires and a switchboard. Now technology allows … Continued

January 28, 2019

Electric vehicle owners share experiences at NDEW showcase

About 350 interested consumers came to Brookwood Village on Saturday to shop – in a manner of speaking. Instead of browsing through the mall, though, these “shoppers” were in the parking lot examining dozens of electric vehicles on hand to celebrate National Drive Electric Week. The visitors learned plenty from the electric vehicle (EV) owners … Continued

September 11, 2018

Alabama Association for Justice elects new executive officers

An Alabama association for plaintiffs’ attorneys who represent consumers and businesses, the Alabama Association for Justice, has elected a new group of officers. The new officers were elected at the group’s annual convention, which was held June 14 – 16 at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The group has been around for more than … Continued

June 19, 2018

Bill Would Regulate the Legal Finance Industry Settlements

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter If you get injured in an accident and sue to recover damages how do you pay your bills while the case moves through the court system if the defendants won’t settle? For an increasing number of people they get an advance on their future settlement from a third party. … Continued

April 2, 2015

President Obama Comes To Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday March 26, US President Barack H. Obama is coming to Birmingham to deliver a speech at Lawson State Community College. The President of the United States is expected to deliver a speech on the economy and call for greater government oversight on lending practices. In February, President Obama … Continued

March 25, 2015

House Passes Bill to Stop Frivolous ATM Lawsuits

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia announced that the House had “voted overwhelmingly to approve bipartisan legislation eliminating a regulatory provision that has become the source of frivolous lawsuits aimed at operators of automated teller machines (ATMs).” The bill H.R. 4367 passed the House with bipartisan support by a … Continued

July 13, 2012