Posts by Roxanne Minott
Wells Fargo Faces Allegations of Improper Mortgage Charges and Abusive Sales Practices
Wells Fargo is the defendant in a lawsuit in which a homeowner is alleging that the bank improperly charged thousands of customers across the nation to lock in interest rates when there was a delay in their mortgage applications. The lawsuit, Muniz v. Wells Fargo & Co., U.S. District Court, California Northern District, No. 17-cv-4995,…
Read MoreService Members Sue Trump Over Ban on Transgender People in the Military
On Wednesday, August 9, 2017, five active-duty service members filed a lawsuit against President Trump regarding his plan to institute a ban on transgender people from serving in the military. In response to his stated intention, five anonymous “Jane Does” filed suit, claiming that the order to implement a ban on service by transgender individuals…
Read MoreHow to Keep Data Secure on Devices that Leave the Office
An important issue confronting many professionals, including lawyers, is how to safeguard their personal devices, such as laptops or tablets, while they are at the office. There are certain steps that lawyers can take to secure their devices and the client data they contain in the event of a loss or theft. While the engineers…
Read MoreOmission of Online Ads From the Law Could Impact Investigation Into Election Interference
According to campaign finance attorneys, the laws that forbid foreign nationals from spending funds in order to influence U.S. elections do not disallow them from legally purchasing some types of political ads on Facebook and other online networks. Lawyers also think that the omission of online ads could pose a possible challenge for those involved…
Read MoreFlorida Charter Schools Bill Sparks Controversy
A controversial schools bill has attracted much criticism and dissent across the state of Florida, with Governor Rick Scott refusing to accept arguments from supporters of traditional public schools. Prior to signing the bill at Morning Star Catholic School in Orlando, Governor Scott said that every child in Florida will have access to a good…
Read MoreNew Tax Proposal Could Shift Border Wall Financing to U.S. Citizens
One of the most audacious proposals of President Trump during his campaign was his plan to build a wall along the southern border and have Mexico finance its construction. Amidst all the commotion during Trump’s initial months in office, the border wall has not attracted nearly as much scrutiny as have other issues.
Read MoreA Lawyer’s Guide to Conversion Rate Optimization
Conversion rate optimization, or CRO, is a process by which you enhance your visitors’ website experience to convert more leads. CRO is an extensive practice that consists of a variety of skills, including copywriting, design and analytics. Your ability to compose persuasive copy has a significant effect on conversion rates. Layout also has such an…
Read MoreSix Months After Election, Trump Still Grasps for Evidence of Voter Fraud
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 11 that created a commission to perform a review of his questionable accusations of rampant voter fraud in the 2016 election, as well as accounts of voter suppression. He claims that voter fraud is the explanation for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s win of the…
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