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Are EVs Too Heavy For Crash Testing?
Crash safety and crash testing are done using large machinery to simulate a real accident, it’s really exactly what it sounds like. The problem is that electric vehicl...
Classic Car Restoration Billing Fraud
If you’re an owner of a classic car or restore classic cars, be on the lookout for unscrupulous restoration companies. Here’s an example of a restoration gone wrong th...
Can You Charge An EV In 1 Minute?
Now if *this* happens, electric vehicles might finally take off. We’ve seen many of these hyped-up claims of fast charging, some have panned out and some haven’t, but ...
Cyberattacks Will Be ‘Uninsurable’
As a business owner, will you even be able to obtain cyber liability insurance in the coming years? Most commercial liability policies have exclusions for war and othe...
861 Days To Get A Building Permit
How long does it take to get a building permit approved? A few weeks ago, we wrote an article about what’s really behind the housing crisis and how time-consuming perm...
A Good Mediator Is An Active Listener
How do you know if your mediator is really a skilled facilitator? A good mediator is an expert at performing active listening. Active listening is listening with to co...
How To File A Business Insurance Claim
As a business owner, there will likely come a time when you need to file an insurance claim. Whether it’s a minor issue or a major problem, you deserve coverage.
Is Being Scammed Tax Deductible?
If you’re the victim of an online fraud or Ponzi scheme, in addition to recovering funds, one of the most common questions has to do with taxes. Can you deduct losses ...
Lumber Mills Shutting Down Due To Lower Prices
Here’s yet another example of a lumber mill reducing its output because of pricing. In this episode, we'll discuss updates with the Canadian lumber mill, Canfor and th...
Wells Fargo Auto Lenders Offering $500 To Repo Companies Amid Shortage Of Drivers
If you’re the borrower on a defaulted automotive loan, meaning you’re behind on monthly payments, be aware that lenders are starting to ramp up their recovery tactics ...
The Mediation Process Step-By-Step: Introduction
If you’re considering mediation to help you with conflict resolution, litigation, or court, you’re probably wondering what exactly will happen during the mediation ses...
How To Check For Odometer Tampering
Whether you sell used cars or you’re looking to buy one, be on the lookout for an uptick in odometer tampering. More and more used cars are now found to have had their...
How Do Private Investigators Get Information?
If you’re going to hire a private investigator for any kind of investigative work, make sure that you know exactly what they’re doing on your behalf. An unethical priv...
Third-Party Liability For Recovering Money From Fraud Cases
If you’re a victim of a Ponzi scheme or a crypto scam, whoever the scammer is may have some assets that can be recovered, but what if they don’t have enough to pay off...
Is Telemedicine Having Growing Pains?
What's going on in the telemedicine industry? With the growth explosion, some telemedicine companies are pulling back. Did they grow too fast? Are there enough regulat...
Vehicle Titles Are Going Digital, Starting With West Virginia
It’s official! Vehicle titles are going digital. At the end of 2022, West Virginia became the first state to transition to digital vehicle titles and registrations. Wh...
Will Crypto Scams Slow Down Now?
By now, everyone’s seen the news about the demise of FTX, and the only thing we can say is let’s hope that this puts a monkey wrench in a lot of these crypto scams. In...
How Long Does It Take To Get A Vermont Title?
When using the Vermont title loophole to obtain a title for an older vehicle, one of the top questions is how long does it take to get the title from the Vermont DMV?
How To Get Your Money Back From Ponzi Schemes & Frauds
At the end of 2022, we saw huge developments with large-scale Ponzi schemes, scams, and frauds, FTX allegedly being one of them. With these scams coming to the surface...
How To Get Professional Advice
What are the best ways to get professional advice? Whether it's about fixing your car, repairing your home, dealing with insurance, or in a legal matter, how do you ge...
Mediation Is Successful In 77% Of Lawsuits
Did you know that according to court records, mediation is successful 77% of the time when it’s applied in a litigation case? Whether it’s for probate, divorce, or civ...
How Much Money Can Be Recovered From Online Scams?
If you’ve been involved in an online scam, cryptocurrency scam, or another investment scam, how much money can you actually recover? In this episode, we'll discuss a r...
How Do You Know That A Mediator Is Impartial?
If you’re involved in mediation, how do you know that your mediator is impartial? Mediators are neutral third parties and are often referred to as neutrals because the...
How Much In Salary Is Needed To Buy A Home In The US?
How much of a salary do you need to buy a median-priced home in the US? In 2022, the median home price in the US was around $400,000. You might be surprised at how muc...
Friendly Fraud Chargebacks On The Rise in 2023
If you are a merchant, you may have noticed lately the number of credit card chargebacks has increased. At some point, most businesses will experience a credit card ch...
Cyber Liability Insurance & Risk Quantification For 2023
It doesn’t matter where your company falls on the spectrum of revenue or employee count, cyber protections are going to be key in the coming years. In this episode, we...
DMV Employee Allegedly Involved In Fraudulent Vehicle Title Application
The call is coming from inside the house! Even DMV employees can get involved in vehicle title fraud. In this episode, we'll discuss a recent case from Illinois, how i...
Even Celebrities Use Mediation For Disputes
Even celebrities with millions of dollars at their disposal can see the value in mediation to avoid expensive litigations and undesirable outcomes. In this episode, w...
Florida Certificate of Destruction Cars Are Hitting The Marketplace
It’s been a few months since Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc across Florida, and now the vehicles that were damaged as a result are hitting the market. We’ve had hundreds ...
Are You a Good Candidate for a Personal Cyber Insurance Policy?
Can you get a personal cyber insurance policy for yourself? As individuals become more conscious of their personal cyber risks, many people are actively taking steps t...