Posts Tagged ‘fraud’
Piercing the Solar Corporate Veil: The Intricacies of Civil Conspiracy and Organized Crime within the Consumer Solar Panel and Financial Sectors
The Joshua S. Horton Law Firm, PA not only uncovers the collaborative deceit among contractors, lenders, marketers, and debt purchasers but also highlights a particularly vile facet of exploitation: targeting elderly individuals through illegal practices, in violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) and other Florida Laws designed to protect vulnerable consumers.
Read MoreArbitration vs. Litigation in Court: A Comparative Analysis involving Solar Panel Fraud
In the legal landscape, particularly in jurisdictions like Florida and Washington D.C., two prominent methods of dispute resolution are arbitration and litigation. Both have their unique characteristics, benefits, and drawbacks. This article aims to provide a comparative analysis of these two methods, assisting legal practitioners and clients in making informed decisions. Here at the Joshua S. Horton Law Firm, PA, we understand these differences and will use the appropriate tool for the case.
Read MoreUnderstanding Florida’s Door-to-Door Solicitation Statute and Its Impact on Solar Panel Contracts
In recent years, Florida has seen a significant increase in door-to-door sales, particularly in the solar panel industry. While this sales method can be convenient for consumers, it also raises certain legal considerations under Florida’s door-to-door solicitation statute, codified in §501.022, Florida Statutes. This blog post aims to provide a comprehensive overview of this statute and its implications for solar panel contracts, including the validity of arbitration clauses in contracts that violate the statute.
Read MoreNavigating the Legal Maze: A Case Study in the Predatory Student Loan Debt Industry
With the court denying GM Law Firm’s motion for summary judgment, the case is now advancing to a jury trial in January 2024. This development is not just a procedural step; it symbolizes a critical juncture in the fight for accountability in an industry often criticized for exploiting vulnerable borrowers.
Read MoreThe Dark Side of Solar Power: Unmasking Fraud, Breach of Contract, and Exploitation in the U.S.
Solar panel fraud doesn’t stop with the companies directly involved; lenders also find themselves liable. Sunlight Financial, Vision Solar’s lender, recently declared bankruptcy, leaving consumers in a precarious situation. Lenders may face legal consequences for their role in financing alleged fraudulent solar ventures, adding financial losses to the growing list of victims, and attempting to collect debts from contracts that were under, or never performed.
Read More2023 – New Year, New Beginnings, New Staff, Thriving Practice…
Happy New Year’s and welcome to 2023!!! 2022 was a tough year of growth, learning, trial, and error. But it wasn’t all bad. This firm was founded at the onset of Covid in 2020. We have tripled in size, client base, and recovery for our clients every year since. Covid changed the way Law is Practiced, and we have adapted accordingly. Here at Joshua Horton Law, we believe in adapting or dying. With the rate at which our world is shrinking and expanding in ways never seen before, one has no choice. Old, antiquated thinking and approaches must be discarded while not losing the wisdom of experience and not fixing things that aren’t broken… Read more…
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