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New LegalShield Data: Consumer Stress in Swing States Currently Suggests a Democratic Win in November

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Men, Professional Services, Family, Personal Finance, Consumer, Parenting, Other Consumer, Legal, Insurance, Women, Seniors, Finance, Consulting, Federal Reserve, CCI, Foreclosure, LegalShield, CSLI, Data, Consumer confidence index, Republican, Multimedia, Democrat, COVID-19, Cryptocurrency

Red states voted Republican in 2020 presidential election, blue states voted Democratic, and purple "swing" states were closely divided (Ariz., Ga., Mich., Nev., N.C., Pa., Wis.).

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  • Red states voted Republican in 2020 presidential election, blue states voted Democratic, and purple "swing" states were closely divided (Ariz., Ga., Mich., Nev., N.C., Pa., Wis.).
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “The trend suggests that when ‘swing state’ consumer stress, as measured by more than 150,000 consumer legal inquiries we field each month, dips below national stress average in October and November, conditions favor a Democratic win,” said Matt Layton, LegalShield senior vice president of consumer analytics.
  • For the first time, LegalShield broke out consumer stress levels on a politically geographic basis, separating red, blue, and purple swing states.
  • The blue states have exhibited higher stress than red and swing states every month since October 2006.

LegalShield Consumer Stress Legal Index: February Results Show Persistent Elevated Consumer Stress Amid Interest Rate Holding Pattern

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Personal Finance, Finance, Consulting, Professional Services, Legal, Consumer, Millennials, Conference, Gen, The Conference Board, United States census, Intelligence, Name, Generation X, Federal, University, CSLI, University of Michigan, Tick, Consumer confidence index, Housing, Index, Heart, Workforce, Federal Reserve, LegalShield, Multimedia, Data, Ageing, Divorce, Cryptocurrency

LegalShield’s February Consumer Stress Legal Index (CSLI) highlights an uptick in financial stress among U.S. consumers.

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  • LegalShield’s February Consumer Stress Legal Index (CSLI) highlights an uptick in financial stress among U.S. consumers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319099667/en/
    LegalShield’s February Consumer Stress Legal Index (CSLI) highlights an uptick in financial stress among U.S. consumers.
  • The latest results from The Conference Board and University of Michigan were foretold by LegalShield’s December 2023 CSLI report .
  • The index is built on three sub-indices tracking calls for legal assistance for issues related to Consumer Finance, Bankruptcy and Foreclosure.

The Cost of Looking for Love: IDShield Reports 7 out of 10 Dating App Users Scammed with Most Losing More than $10,000

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Data Management, Technology, Professional Services, Communications, Social Media, Security, Apps, Applications, Software, Other Professional Services, Networks, Legal, Love, Prevalence, Identity theft, Heart, Social Security, Social, Fraud, LegalShield, Multimedia, AI, Online shopping

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307150330/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307150330/en/
    New survey data released by IDShield found a staggering 7 out of 10 Americans who use dating apps have been scammed, losing money and risking their identity.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The survey, conducted on behalf of IDShield, a brand of LegalShield , polled more than 270 people who have used a dating app in the past three years.
  • “Love may be blind, but users don't have to be blindsided if they take steps to protect themselves before setting up a profile."
  • Repeat Victims: 63% of people have been scammed more than once on a dating app.

LegalShield Data Reveals Mixed Consumer Experience: High Bankruptcy, Lower Stress

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Personal Finance, Finance, Consulting, Professional Services, Legal, Federal Reserve Bank, Consumer confidence index, Saltarello, Analytic function, Great Recession, Multimedia, SVP, CSLI, Overalls, LegalShield, Index, Conference, Data, Bankruptcy, Global recession, Millennials, Cryptocurrency

LegalShield released its January Consumer Stress Legal Index (CSLI) showing a slight decline in overall stress, but a nearly 4-year high in bankruptcy inquiries.

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  • LegalShield released its January Consumer Stress Legal Index (CSLI) showing a slight decline in overall stress, but a nearly 4-year high in bankruptcy inquiries.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220544582/en/
    LegalShield’s primary index, the Consumer Stress Legal Index, declined 3.2 points to 63.5, principally due to a seasonal decline in overall consumer finance inquiries.
  • “Our data bucks prevailing wisdom: While we saw the expected seasonal easing of consumer stress felt by our members, we just posted a post-pandemic record for bankruptcy inquiries,” said LegalShield CEO Warren Schlichting.
  • LegalShield receives approximately 150,000 contacts each month from consumers seeking legal help in more than 90 areas of law, including key consumer issues.

Flogistix Announces Danny Burrows as New Vice President of Software Engineering

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Multimedia, Intelligence, Growth, Oregon State University, Machine learning, Engineering, Computer science, Software engineering, University, Arizona State University, LegalShield

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oklahoma City-based Flogistix is pleased to announce the addition of Danny Burrows as Vice President of Software Engineering.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oklahoma City-based Flogistix is pleased to announce the addition of Danny Burrows as Vice President of Software Engineering.
  • Danny has spent the last decade working in various software engineering sectors with extensive expertise in developing, consulting, and managing technologies.
  • Prior to joining Flogistix, Danny worked as Vice President of Engineering at LegalShield, organizing and managing teams to create and sustain platforms serving 2.2 million customers.
  • "We are pleased to have Danny join our team," said Mims Talton III, President and CEO of Flogistix.

New LegalShield Data Reveals Highest Consumer Financial Stress Level in 3 Years

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Professional Services, Consumer, Legal, Millennials, Personal Finance, Generation X, CSLI, Multimedia, Federal, Federal Reserve, Gen, Mastercard, Conference, LegalShield, Analytic function, GDP, Pulse, Federal Reserve Bank, Data, SVP, Growth, Cryptocurrency

The company's December Consumer Stress Legal Index (CSLI) increased for the tenth straight month to 66.7, reaching its highest level since November 2020, and points to a decline in consumer confidence in the coming months.

Key Points: 
  • The company's December Consumer Stress Legal Index (CSLI) increased for the tenth straight month to 66.7, reaching its highest level since November 2020, and points to a decline in consumer confidence in the coming months.
  • The company's December Consumer Stress Legal Index (CSLI) increased for the tenth straight month to 66.7, reaching its highest level since November 2020, and points to a decline in consumer confidence in the coming months.
  • Matt Layton, LegalShield's SVP of Consumer Analytics, said the latest data reflects growing concerns among everyday Americans facing financial strains.
  • "Despite rosy macroeconomic signs, our data reveals a concerning rise in consumer debt struggles - from bankruptcies to car repossessions," said LegalShield CEO Warren Schlichting.

Talkdesk to Host Masterclass Showcasing Class of 2023 CX Innovators Awards Winners

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Monday, January 15, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, VoIP, Class, CSAT, AI, CX, OPEX, BCLC, Master class, NPS, Contact, LegalShield, Organization, EST, CAI, City centre, Management

During the virtual masterclass, CX professionals will learn about trends shaping the future of CX and gain actionable insights from success stories shared by Talkdesk fourth annual CX Innovators Awards winners.

Key Points: 
  • During the virtual masterclass, CX professionals will learn about trends shaping the future of CX and gain actionable insights from success stories shared by Talkdesk fourth annual CX Innovators Awards winners.
  • The winners are leading organizations across a wide range of industries who each used a variety of Talkdesk contact center solutions over the past year to improve outcomes at each stage of the customer journey and deliver best-in-class CX.
  • Featured speakers include CX leaders from Talkdesk customers and Class of 2023 CX Innovators winners LegalShield, CAI, BCLC, and JK Moving.
  • The Class of 2023 CX Innovators winners are just a few of the many companies globally that see success with the Talkdesk AI-powered contact center solutions.

Travelers Question 'What Rights?' as They Fly Blind This Holiday Season

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Monday, December 18, 2023
Other Travel, Professional Services, Transportation, Legal, Travel, Rail transport by country, LegalShield, Lawyer, Meal, Holiday, Knowledge, Transport, Airline

Last year’s travel chaos also made an impact in holiday travel planning as a majority of travelers (57%) are less likely to fly because of the disruptions that plagued 2022.

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  • Last year’s travel chaos also made an impact in holiday travel planning as a majority of travelers (57%) are less likely to fly because of the disruptions that plagued 2022.
  • From unpredictable airfares to unexpected car rental charges, this year's holiday travel landscape is a minefield of challenges:
    Financially strapped: 59% who plan to travel report feeling more financially stressed than ever about holiday travel.
  • "Do not be a victim this holiday season," urges LegalShield partner attorney Ben Farrow.
  • LegalShield, the champion for everyday legal needs, wants travelers to take control and protect themselves with knowledge and legal firepower.

LegalShield's Kathy Pinson Wins ‘Woman of the Year’ for Business Intelligence Group’s 2023 BIG Awards

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Legal, Professional Services, Women, Consumer, Growth, Business, Multimedia, Business intelligence, Management, LegalShield

LegalShield announces Chief Operating Officer Kathy Pinson has been named ‘Woman of the Year’ in the Business Intelligence Group’s 2023 BIG Awards for Business .

Key Points: 
  • LegalShield announces Chief Operating Officer Kathy Pinson has been named ‘Woman of the Year’ in the Business Intelligence Group’s 2023 BIG Awards for Business .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205903021/en/
    Kathy Pinson, COO of LegalShield, has been named ‘Woman of the Year’ in the Business Intelligence Group’s 2023 BIG Awards for Business.
  • "In the spirit of achievement and excellence, we congratulate Kathy Pinson on her outstanding success in 2023.
  • “Kudos to all the winners who have demonstrated unparalleled excellence, collectively shaping the future of business.

LegalShield Bolsters Leadership Team with Key Appointments

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Monday, December 4, 2023
Professional Services, IOT (Internet of Things), Technology, Legal, Software, Consulting, Internet, LegalShield, Conlin, American Bar Association, Commerce, Multimedia, Travel, BCD Group, Caron, Management

LegalShield strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Mark Conlin as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Brian Caron as Vice President of Lawyer Services.

Key Points: 
  • LegalShield strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Mark Conlin as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Brian Caron as Vice President of Lawyer Services.
  • These appointments underscore LegalShield's strategic focus on elevating legal protection for its members through advanced technology and exceptional member service.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231204604540/en/
    Mark Conlin has been appointed LegalShield's Chief Technology Officer who will lead the company's technology vision and strategy.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    LegalShield provides affordable access to legal advice and services for millions of consumers in the United States and Canada.