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This slidecast by the Connecticut Judicial Branch shows the most common responses for a person who is being sued in a civil case.Watch the slidecast...By: The Connecticut Judicial Branch
The “Grandparent Scam” has been perpetrated for several years and continues to impact elders throughout the country.
This educational video provides an overview of bankruptcy law. This video provides legal information and not legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney.
Finding a job is tough and it can be tempting to overlook the red flags of a job scam when you need the money. But no matter how promising an employment ad sounds, you should never pay money to get a job or to get a list of available jobs. Here are some important things to remember when you're job hunting:Real companies don't make promises about jobs.You should not have to pay any money...
Debt collectors are regulated: They can't call before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. They can't use insulting language. They can't demand that you pay more than you owe. They are not allowed to lie (and they cannot say that their papers are legal forms if they aren't). They cannot make up consequences for not paying your debt.They cannot call you at work if your...
Free trials offers can be a good way to make decisions about what to buy and what companies to deal with before you make a commitment to them. But sometimes there are downsides to free trial offers. Some companies hide terms of the agreement you are making deep in the fine print. Or they might bill you every month until you cancel, or sign you up for products other than the ones you...
This educational video provides information on the Earned Income Tax Credit program as well as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. This video also lets you know about some free resources that will help you get the most from your income tax return.
This video is provided by the Legal Aid Society of Louisville, Kentucky, and provides legal information, not legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney.
According to Jeff Gentes, Foreclosure Prevention Staff Attorney at the CT Fair Housing Center, the short answer is, "Usually, nothing at all." The news about robo-signers showed that some big mortgage servicers care very little about following the law. But the moratoriums or "freezes" on mortgages will not affect most homeowners. For a lucky few, the scandal will buy them some more time to get back on their feet, and get the restructuring they need from their mortgage servicer. Any...
Going to court can be stressful. This video will cover everything you need to know about getting ready for a court hearing, including what to wear, who to bring with you, what happens when you see the judge, meeting with a mediator, and more. We hope that you'll feel more at ease and prepared after you watch this video.
This video describes how to make a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) if someone cheats you out of your money or you've spotted a scam. Go to ftc.gov/complaint.
Video: How to fill out Appearance (JD-CL-12) formBy: The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
Know Your Rights!, produced by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of L.A., shows you your rights in case of a raid by immigration authorities or a police intervention.Watch the video...
A notary public in America is not the equivalent of a notario publico in Spanish-speaking countries. A notary public is not a lawyer and is not authorized to give legal advice or provide legal services. This video is intended to assist consumers in avoiding confusion between notaries and notarios when seeking legal help with immigration matters. Created by Rachel J. Wechsler, J.D. 2009 & Alexis Sclamberg, J.D. 2009.Penn Law VLA Production
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Appeals Division Video: "Preparing For An Appeal Hearing"By: The Connecticut Department of Labor