What is the statute of limitations in a consumer protection law case? What is the statute of limitations for a data breach?
See informative video here: https://www.faruqilaw.com/uploads/blog/1575414791-what-is-the-statute-of-limitations-in-a-consumer-protection-law-case-what-is-the-statute-of-limitations-for-a-data-breach.mp4 The statute of limitations is a legal way of saying how much time you have to bring your lawsuit before your claims expire. But once the ...
What is a data breach?
See informative video here: https://www.faruqilaw.com/uploads/blog/1575413984-what-is-a-data-breach.mp4 My name is Tim Peter and I'm an attorney at Faruqi & Faruqi. A data breach is the leak or theft of information from a company or governmental agency's digital records. This often occurs because of the company or the government's inadequate ...
Is my employer allowed to round my time down?
See informative video here: https://www.faruqilaw.com/uploads/blog/1575413275-is-my-employer-allowed-to-round-my-time-down.mp4 My name is Patrick Collopy and I'm an employment attorney. Generally, under federal and state law, your employer is required to pay you for every minute that you work. This means that if you're scheduled to work from ...
What is a contingency fee?
See informative video here: https://www.faruqilaw.com/uploads/blog/1575413677-what-is-a-contingency-fee.mp4 A contingency fee is a type of attorney's fee where, rather than collecting periodic payments throughout the pendency of the litigation, the attorneys are paid a percentage of the recovery at the end of the case. A contingency fee is ...
What is a class period?
See informative video here: https://www.faruqilaw.com/uploads/blog/1575413416-what-is-a-class-period.mp4 In a securities class action lawsuit, the class period is a specific period of time during which a company is alleged to have violated the U.S. securities laws. A class period is usually inclusive of all days, meaning that it includes the ...
How do I choose a law firm to represent me in a securities class action?
See informative video here: https://www.faruqilaw.com/uploads/blog/1575411173-how-do-i-choose-a-law-firm-to-represent-me-in-a-securities-class-action.mp4 When deciding on a law firm to represent you in a securities class action, you should choose a firm with substantial experience in the practice area and who will dedicate itself to litigating ...
Is it okay that I am paid less than other employees because I am not a citizen?
See informative video here: https://www.faruqilaw.com/uploads/blog/1575411128-is-it-okay-that-i-am-paid-less-than-other-employees-because-i-am-not-a-citizen.mp4 My name is Patrick Collopy, and I'm an employment attorney. All employees, regardless of their citizenship, are covered by the protections of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, ...
What is a class action?
See informative video here: https://www.faruqilaw.com/uploads/blog/1575410507-General-DH-What-is-a-Class-Action.mp4 A class action is a type of lawsuit in which an individual sues one or more defendants on behalf of other people who have suffered the same type of harm as a result of the defendant's alleged wrongdoing. Class actions are often ...
What are the benefits of bringing a securities class action?
See informative video here: https://www.faruqilaw.com/uploads/blog/1575407328-10b5-KML-Benefits-of-Securities-Class-Action.mp4 Bringing an individual lawsuit seeking recovery for damages incurred as a result of a company's violations of the securities laws will typically be prohibitively expensive. A securities class action allows investors ...
In a data breach what is the difference between personal information and non-personal information?
See informative video here: https://www.faruqilaw.com/uploads/blog/1575406102-Consumer-DJH-Personal-and-Non-Personal-Data.mp4 Personal information is information that can personally identify you, such as your name, email address, or billing information, or any other data, which can be reasonably linked to your identity. By comparison, sensitive ...