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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
If you buy a new car you have three days to change your mind, right? Wrong! Unless you have were misled, deceived, or otherwise tricked into signing the contract, once you sign you are bound. If you are not sure, don't sign. Click here for more.
Frequently Asked Questions - GM Bankruptcy
Later today, General Motors will file for bankruptcy. The GM bankruptcy will be the third largest in United States history. Accordingly, most consumers will have questions about how the bankruptcy will affect their bottom line. What happens to GM shareholders? Who will own GM once it comes out of bankruptcy? If I own a GM vehicle, would my warranty still be honored? Will I still be able to get parts for my GM vehicle? To find the answers to these questions and more,
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Obama Outlines Cybersecurity Plans
Last week, the White House announced plans to "secure cyberspace." President Obama announced the creation of a "cyber security coordinator" position in the White House, but did not announce who would fill the position. President Obama was careful to point out that attempts to secure cyberspace will not include any invasions into personal privacy. How will the government secure the internet? Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
District court holds class action ban in arbitration clause is unenforceable. The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington has found a class action ban is unconscionable and unenforceable. The court noted that the cost of pursuit significantly outweighs the potential recovery if each of the Plaintiffs was to proceed on an individual basis. Indeed, “[t]he realistic alternative to a class action is not 17 million individual suits, but zero individual suits, as only a lunatic or a fanatic sues for $30.” Click here for more.