Internet Romance Scams Can Impact Anyone
The increase of traffic on dating websites at this time of year creates a higher chance for users to fall prey to online romance scams.
What begins as a simple message to a possible ...
Washington D.C. Facing Home Health Issues
Home care in Washington D.C. has been facing problems, from underpaid workers to lack of renewed certifications.
According to Michael Thompson, a home care provider for 10 years, the ...
Missouri to Block Caregiver Pay Increase
On Tuesday, members of Missouri’s House Government Oversight and Accountability Committee voted 7-1 in favor of stopping a plan to raise home health workers’ pay based ...
Class-Action Lawsuit Against Nursing Home Chain Settled
A class-action lawsuit against Emeritus nursing home chain has been settled in favor of the plaintiffs. The facility in question was advertised as being staffed based on individual ...
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Scamming $4.5 Million from Elderly Friends
Paul Simoneachi, an insurance agent from Brooklyn, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to scamming 21 elderly consumers out of more than $4.5 million in savings.
Simoneachi preyed upon Italian ...
Indiana Struggles to Handle Financial Exploitation Cases
Indiana’s Adult Protective Services is not equipped to handle most cases of financial exploitation, an investigation by IndyStar has found.
Financial exploitation of older adults ...
Variable Annuities Area of Focus for SEC in 2016
The Securities and Exchange Commission have made variable annuities a point of interest in its examination priorities. The popular part of retirement plans are a focus for the SEC ...
Martin Shkreli Seeks New Lawyers in Securities Fraud Case
Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli is seeking new representation in his fight against securities fraud charges.
Shkreli’s attorneys filed a letter requesting new counsel ...
Illinois Budget Impasse Hurts Home Health Care Workers, Patients
The Illinois budget stalemate is taking a toll on home health care workers and their disabled and elderly patients.
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A federal rule that took effect New Year’s Day ...
Maine Supreme Court Revisits Nursing Home Whistleblower Case
A nursing home whistleblower in Maine claims she was fired for voicing concerns about her workplace. Now Karen Cormier will have her wrongful termination lawsuit heard in the state’s ...