Debt collection firm pays $2.5 million to settle FTC charges
February 01, 2012 | Posted in: Consumer Law Misc NewsThe Federal Trade Commission has been cracking down on debt settlement companies who prey on consumers while trying to collect old debt. Asset Acceptance, LLC is one of the nation’s largest collection companies and has agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle the charges brought by the FTC.
Attorneys Paul Kuzmickas and Megan DiVencenzo Debut on Radio Show
January 19, 2012 | Posted in: Bankruptcy Criminal Law MiscTune in to channel 1420 AM in Cleveland and online at WHK Radio from 6-7pm on Saturday, January 21 to hear LHA’s own Cleveland attorneys, Paul Kuzmickas and Megan DiVencenzo discuss the ins and outs of criminal and bankruptcy law in Ohio.
One week away from the Ohio General Election
November 01, 2011 | Posted in: Misc NewsThe general election in Ohio is coming up in one week. Have you reviewed the issues and candidates?
Luftman, Heck & Associates Named to Inc. Magazine’s 500/5000
August 25, 2011 | Posted in: Misc NewsInc. magazine announced its annual list of the nation’s 5,000 fastest-growing private companies to which LHA made a debut.
Ohio Prison Reform Bill (HB 86) to be signed this week
June 27, 2011 | Posted in: DUI & Traffic Defense Misc NewsSenate passes “smart on crime” bill that sends fewer to prison. Awaiting action of the governor.
Standardized Field Sobriety Test Seminar
June 24, 2011 | Posted in: DUI & Traffic Defense MiscLuftman, Heck & Associates recently sponsored a three day legal seminar (CLE) in Columbus, Ohio.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau May Not Protect Consumers Quite Yet
May 09, 2011 | Posted in: Consumer Law MiscConsumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created under the Obama administration to protect consumers from problems relating to credit cards, mortgages and other financial products or services that may be difficult to decipher on their own. The mission of this new government agency is to help American families make smart financial decisions and ultimately help eliminate the economic hardships that many people are facing every day.
Stress Break!
April 19, 2011 | Posted in: MiscThe Columbus office received a visit on Friday from the CD101 Ice Cream Truck for a Stress Break!
Help the Community!
April 22, 2011 | Posted in: Misc NewsAll full time employees at LHA are awarded 20 hours of paid time off in exchange for community service to a non-profit organization to create a more Eco-friendly and community driven environment.
Organizing your finances for the Holidays
December 10, 2010 | Posted in: MiscThe holiday season is upon us and who isn’t excited to spend time with family, eat a pile of decorated cookies and rip open those gifts you “weren’t expecting” to receive?
As adults, the holidays turn into more than sleigh bells and candy canes. A lot of families find it very hard to deal with the financial strains that come with all the wrapping paper and sparkling lights. No matter what type of personal struggle you are encountering this holiday season, don’t let the burden of financial stress get in the way of sharing this time with the people you love.
