Consumer Law

Im Not In School What is this Means Test I have to Pass
If you are looking into bankruptcy you have probably heard about having to “pass the means test”. OMG, you might be thinking, do I have to take a test in order to even file? Where do I get the list of what to study?!? If I fail, can I retake the test? Don’t worry about being [...

U.S. Supreme Court Makes It More Difficult To Pass Means Test By Reducing Car Allowances
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision on January 11, 2011, making it more difficult for debtors to pass the Chapter 7 means test. The means test includes two car related deductions from income...

The means test doesnt apply in many business bankruptcy cases
Most people who make more than the median income must pass the means test if they want to file a chapter 7 case. But people whose debts are not primarily consumer debts don’t have to pass the means test...

Congress May Pass A Law Outlawing Genetic Test Bias Discrimination
An April 23, 2008 New York Times article entitled "Congress Near Deal on Genetic Test Bias Bill" indicates that Congress may pass a Bill outlawing genetic test result bias which would apply in employment matters...

Fewer police recruits pass fitness test
There's no scientific study available, but police departments across the country say they're seeing more recruits who are overweight and can't pass the qualifying fitness test, USA Today reports...

VA wants to drug test welfare recipients
In the Washington Post last week: Bill Would Require Some to Pass Drug Test to Get Aid: Some welfare applicants and beneficiaries would be required to pass a drug test and receive counseling to receive public assistance under a controversial bill being considered by the Virginia General Assembly...

The S Corporation
Avoiding double taxation

Child Support
Disputing Paternity

Language Requirements for Citizenship
Naturalization without an English language test

Tollway I-Pass
alleging that users were sent erroneous fines

Clear
Verified Identity Pass Face Class Action

Water Samples
Govert Well & Pump agrees to $100,000 settlement after failing to test for coliform bacteria.

Canadian Government
allegedly used Canadian soldier as test subjects for nuclear explosion radiation exposure.