When Solar Finance Giants Reach The Bankruptcy Stage of Its Scheme: How to Safeguard Your Consumer Rights

This just in, Solar Mosaic LLC, a major player in residential solar financing, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, see In re Mosaic Sustainable Finance Corporation, Case No. 25-90156 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. (Hou.).  With estimated assets and liabilities between $1 billion and $10 billion, the Oakland-based company has faced significant challenges due to macroeconomic factors, including high…

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Legal Examination of Allegations Against Dividend Finance in the Minnesota Attorney General’s Lawsuit

In recent news, the State of Minnesota, led by Attorney General Keith Ellison, has launched a civil enforcement action against several prominent financial entities in the solar lending industry, including Dividend Finance. This lawsuit underscores significant allegations of deceptive lending practices that have reportedly affected thousands of consumers across the state. At the core of…

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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.

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Arbitration vs. Litigation in Court: A Comparative Analysis involving Solar Panel Fraud

arbitration vs. litigation in solar panel fraud in florida

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.

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Understanding 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.

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