Monthly Archives: October 2024

This week, the CFPB banned private dispute resolution platform Ejudicate form arbitrating disputes about consumer financial products after the company misled student borrowers about its neutrality and initiated sham arbitration proceedings. If you have any questions about student loans call … Continue reading →

On a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, the movant had to show prejudice from counsel’s inadequate performance. Showing inadequate performance in failing to secure an expert required showing that an expert was available. The record showed that the trial … Continue reading →

A felony assault in the first degree required knowing, substantial step toward a substantial risk of death or protracted loss or impairment of the body. The defendant’s conduct raised a presumption that the defendant intended the natural and probable consequences. The … Continue reading →

On a claim for ineffective assistance of counsel, the movant needed to demonstrate that the counsel’s poor performance affected the outcome of the criminal trial, which involved deliberation. The movant claimed that counsel could have challenged this element by presenting … Continue reading →

Most taxpayers who requested an extension to file their 2023 Federal tax return MUST do so by October 15, 2024 to avoid a late filing penalty! Remember that an extension to file is NOT an extension to pay! If your … Continue reading →