New arbitration rules could be forthcoming

New arbitration rules could be forthcoming

Subscribe in iTunes by Carol Thompson Proponents say arbitration is a cheaper alternative to court. Opponents say arbitration takes away their rights. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau leans with the opponents. Yesterday, the agency director Richard...
Palms Place condo prices tank

Palms Place condo prices tank

by Carol Thompson Palms Place condominiums in Las Vegas are selling at cut-rate prices. The upscale condos are advertised as selling for a minimum list price of $155,000. The condos were constructed with a mix of 600-square-foot studio units and 1,200-square-foot...
Pet abuse on the rise nationwide

Pet abuse on the rise nationwide

by Carol Thompson Animal abuse and neglect cases have been dominating the news in recent months. According to the Humane Society of the United States, the animal suffering from the most cruelty is pit bull-type dogs. Animal abuse has been defined as “non-accidental,...
Is Uber saving lives?

Is Uber saving lives?

by Carol Thompson Late last month, Uber Technologies and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) released a report claiming that the app-activated ridesharing service is reducing the number of drunk driving accidents among young people, however, Pro Publica, an...