The only difference between unethical and illegal in that example is whether an attorney can prove it was known or even should have been known at the time of a new offering. 

The fact that article came out in 2001 and that hasn’t happened yet nearly a quarter of a century later literally just proves my point.

Anything $2500 or below can be deductible via de minimis safe harbor.Higher expenses need to be capitalized.You can also do a Cost Segragation Study to capitalize some items quicker based on life expectancy. 

You can find more info the group studying the issue here.

Due to the damage done, it is simply not enough for them to stop selling my products,  the world needs to know that WE didn't rip them off, it is THEM that took my products so I can restore my business reputation and not need to somehow prove to my potential customers that we are the creators of that design, our name, our logo and that WE are the real ones before they even consider joining us.That, Trevor, is what I am viciously defending.

That's all the location study and analysis you need.

Thats generally what studies pointed out in the past as the effect of rent control.

What did you study?

Also file a complaint with the CFPB Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (consumerfinance.gov)Regarding do you have any legal action - you can prove you do not owe it but you will not get any compensation - courts have ruled long ago the only recourse you have is actual money you lost - there is no "pain and suffering" if a statement is incorrect and you have to fight with them on it.

With this bank, they only required time stamped photos to be submitted to prove their was no damage.