Alan Mansfield to Speak at North County Bar Association Wellness Seminar

Featured Presentation: “The Pivot: Stories of Reinvention & Lessons in Resilience” We are pleased to announce that Alan Mansfield will be a featured speaker at the North County Bar Association’s upcoming wellness seminar on October 29, 2025. The event, titled “The Pivot: Stories of Reinvention & Lessons in Resilience,” will take place at Shadowridge Country … Read more about Alan Mansfield to Speak at North County Bar Association Wellness Seminar

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Class Action Filed Against LADWP and the City of Los Angeles Over Palisades Fire

Please note: We are not representing consumers in individual lawsuits for claims arising out of the Palisades fire. The Court has appointed a group of counsel to coordinate the individual lawsuits that have been filed. You can view a copy of this Order. The Consumer Law Group of California filed a class action lawsuit in … Read more about Class Action Filed Against LADWP and the City of Los Angeles Over Palisades Fire

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Fisker Ocean owners seek loan cancellations and refunds under California law

Did you get financing through Fisker or JP Morgan Chase? California consumers may be able to get out from under their failed Fisker Ocean vehicles and financing agreements. The FTC’s “Preservation Rule” allows consumers to directly sue JP Morgan Chase Bank, Fisker’s financing arm, for violating California lemon law, consumer fraud statutes, and other wrongdoing. … Read more about Fisker Ocean owners seek loan cancellations and refunds under California law

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Update on Camp LeJeune Claims

Many people have expressed a desire to resolve their Camp LeJeune claims independently, without involving legal counsel. Unfortunately, the many claims currently under review by the Navy seem to be delaying the resolution process for those who chose this option. As a result, many veterans are rethinking their decision to hire an attorney for claim … Read more about Update on Camp LeJeune Claims

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Misleading “Compostable” Bags: Consumer Alert

We are currently investigating a potential consumer fraud related to the mislabeling of supposedly “environmentally friendly” and “compostable” bags sold at Trader Joe’s and other retailers in California. Recent reports have raised serious concerns about the accuracy of claims made by certain manufacturers regarding the compostability of their products. The Issue with “Compostable” Bags Statewide, … Read more about Misleading “Compostable” Bags: Consumer Alert

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California consumers charged fees for engraving serial numbers on catalytic converters

A new law that went into effect on January 1, 2024, prohibits any automobile dealer or retail seller in California from selling a vehicle equipped with a catalytic converter unless the converter has been permanently marked with the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle to which it is attached and has a label permanently … Read more about California consumers charged fees for engraving serial numbers on catalytic converters

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CLGCA and Blalock LLC Help California Marines with Camp Lejeune Claims

November 23, 2024 update While the deadline for new Camp Lejeune claims has passed, we are assisting California marines and their families who filed claims on their own with the Department of Justice. If you or a family member filed a Camp Lejeune claim without a lawyer, we can help you navigate the numerous legal hoops … Read more about CLGCA and Blalock LLC Help California Marines with Camp Lejeune Claims

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The FTC CARS Rule and California’s Anti-Drip Pricing Law May Transform Car Buying for Service Members

Update: In January 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the FTC’s CARS Rule, so it never took effect. California’s junk-fee law, SB 478, remains in effect. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule stands to significantly enhance the car buying and leasing experience for consumers. By … Read more about The FTC CARS Rule and California’s Anti-Drip Pricing Law May Transform Car Buying for Service Members

California Supreme Court rules in favor of the California Medical Association

In an important decision for membership organizations seeking to challenge unfair business practices under California’s Unfair Competition Law (“UCL”), on July 17, 2023, the California Supreme Court ruled in favor of the California Medical Association (“CMA”), finding that the significant amount of time that CMA had expended defending the rights of physicians to refer patients … Read more about California Supreme Court rules in favor of the California Medical Association