Ben Wolf

Dad || Consumer Protection,Estate Planning atty @JonesWolfKapasi || @michiganalumni & @AlbanyLaw || Music lover || Suffering @Mets fan || Tweets not endorsement

[Ben Wolf @benjaminjwolf]

Hey @MTA I realize there are bigger problems in the world today but someone needs to go to uptown side of Q train at #HeraldSquare and put up a sign that indicates that uptown Q trains are actually at downtown side. Tons of passengers waiting on wrong side

#congestionpricing

[Ben Wolf @benjaminjwolf]

Looking forward to @NYSBA Consumer Financial Law Symposium today sponsored by my Consumers Affairs Commitee.

Will hear abt fed. #UDAAP statutes, NY debt collection laws+ NY consumer financial services laws/lending litigation
#ConsumerFinancialLaw #CityBarCle
@JonesWolfKapasi

[Jones Wolf & Kapasi @JonesWolfKapasi]

Our partner @jkj_joe speaking this morning

@NCLC4consumers @NACAdvocate
#ProtectConsumers #ConsumerLaw

[Jones Wolf & Kapasi @JonesWolfKapasi]

@jkj_joe @NCLC4consumers @NACAdvocate Our partner @benjaminjwolf speaking this morning

@NCLC4consumers @NACAdvocate
#ProtectConsumers #ConsumerLaw

[Jones Wolf & Kapasi @JonesWolfKapasi]

Who's in #Atlanta? Our partners @jkj_joe + @benjaminjwolf are speaking.

Joe is part of a panel about: "Navigating #FDCPA Claims in State Courts";

Ben is part of a panel about: "What #FDCPA Claims are being Successfully Argued in Federal Court"

@NCLC4consumers @NACAdvocate

[Ben Wolf @benjaminjwolf]

…I spoke to @JoeLieberman and his wife, Hadassah, for a little, and they were wonderful people. Just learned that he passed away, and that story always brings a smile to my face. RIP @JoeLieberman, may his memory be a blessing.

[Ben Wolf @benjaminjwolf]

Back in my former life working on Capitol Hill, I frequently flew back/forth from DC to NY.

During one flight to NY, around 2000, I approached my seat only to find a flight attendant confused that my boarding pass corresponded to the seat/row she was tasked w/ guarding…1/

[Ben Wolf @benjaminjwolf]

…I laughed as the older man was @JoeLieberman who, in the coming weeks, would be the VP running mate of @algore. I also laughed because in my backpack was a book @JoeLieberman had just written, and he was truly honored to sign it….

[LIRR @LIRR]

Was that Billy Joel on the LIRR? 🎹

Indeed, much like many other Long Islanders, he prefers the railroad for his trips to Madison Square Garden!

https://t.co/fPe4fhzY5v

[Ben Wolf @benjaminjwolf]

#TheAnneFrankGiftShop is such a great, funny, sad, and timely short film. Rooting for ⁦@mickeyrapkin⁩ at the #Oscars https://t.co/FoEU8MZcML

[Jones Wolf & Kapasi @JonesWolfKapasi]

Our partners @jkj_joe + @benjaminjwolf have been here all week/weekend for this annual consumer rights conference.

We’re also proud sponsors of the @NCLC4consumers Campaign For the Future Leaders + it’s Class Action Champions. #CRLC2023 @NACAdvocate

[Paul McCartney @PaulMcCartney]

It seems that so many wonderful people are leaving this world, and now Jimmy Buffett is one of them. I’ve known Jimmy for some time and found him to be one of the kindest and most generous people. 

I remember once on holiday when I had forgotten to bring my guitar and was itching to play. He said he would get me one of his, but I said, ‘I’m left-handed’. So, Jimmy had his roadie restring one of his guitars which he loaned me for the duration of the holiday. He then followed this act of generosity by giving me my own beautiful left-handed guitar that had been made by one of his guitar-making pals. It’s a beautiful instrument, and every time I play it now it’ll remind me of what a great man Jimmy was. 

He had a most amazing lust for life and a beautiful sense of humour. When we swapped tales about the past his were so exotic and lush and involved sailing trips and surfing and so many exciting stories that it was hard for me to keep up with him. 

Right up to the last minute his eyes still twinkled with a humour that said, ‘I love this world and I’m going to enjoy every minute of it’. 

So many of us will miss Jimmy and his tremendous personality. His love for us all, and for mankind as a whole. 

Last, but not least, is his songwriting and vocal ability. If someone made an interesting remark he repeated it in his gorgeous Louisiana drawl and said, ‘That’s a good idea for a song’. Most times it didn’t take too long for that song to appear. I was very happy to have played on one of his latest songs called ‘My Gummy Just Kicked In’. We had a real fun session and he played me some of his new songs. One, in particular, I loved was the song, ‘Bubbles Up’. And I told him that not only was the song great but the vocal was probably the best I’ve heard him sing ever. He turned a diving phrase that is used to train people underwater into a metaphor for life when you’re confused and don’t know where you are just follow the bubbles - they’ll take you up to the surface and straighten you out right away. 

So long, Jim. You are a very special man and friend and it was a great privilege to get to know you and love you. Bubbles up, my friend. 

Love, Paul

[Jones Wolf & Kapasi @JonesWolfKapasi]

In life, we amass a trove of personal belongings—and digital ones, too. @juliejargon has tips on how to bequeath your online assets when you die https://t.co/DAqh3T2dxG

[Jones Wolf & Kapasi @JonesWolfKapasi]

2/2...The settlement = $ to Plaintiff, 600+ class members, + atty fees/ costs. Our attys @jkj_joe + @benjaminjwolf certified as Class Counsel. In addition, the @NCLC4consumers approved as cy pres recipient.

The Final Order can be found here: https://t.co/X8xlGlBG04

[Jones Wolf & Kapasi @JonesWolfKapasi]

1/2 We settled a class action NJ state #FDCPA case vs #ArconCreditSolutions + #RazorCapital.

The case involved Ds sending consumers letters/notices re debts owned by Razor, that allegedly violated FDCPA concerning attempts to collect on judgments.

[Jones Wolf & Kapasi @JonesWolfKapasi]

2/2...Settlement = monetary relief to Plaintiff, over 1,000 NJ class members + atty fees/costs.

JWK attys @jkj_joe + @benjaminjwolf certified as Class Counsel.

@NCLC4consumers approved as cy pres recipient.

Final Approval Order can be read here: https://t.co/RjBvncNjls

[Jones Wolf & Kapasi @JonesWolfKapasi]

1/2 We obtained a NJ #FDCPA class settlement in a case against #RaganandRagan, a debt collection law firm.

Case involved R&R sending consumers letters/notices that included Information Subpoenas and “Notice of Waiver of Rights” we alleged violated the FDCPA +NJ state law...

[Jones Wolf & Kapasi @JonesWolfKapasi]

It’s not enough just to have a will. You need to make sure it’s done right. https://t.co/tDapCiWumq

[Jones Wolf & Kapasi @JonesWolfKapasi]

NJ Appeals Court: Retail Practice of Marking Up Prices Before Applying Discounts Violates Consumer Laws https://t.co/SSsBeZIbTY via @NJLJ