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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
A landlord has an obligation to change the locks on your doors whenever you request it. You may be charged the cost of making the change, but no additional fees. Click here for more.
GM Emerges from Bankruptcy
GM soared through bankruptcy in an incredible 40 days. In large part, GM benefited from the preceding Chrysler bankruptcy, using their lessons to streamline the process. As part of the bankruptcy, GM eliminated massive amounts of debt, sold brands, dissolved brands, restructured management, and more. What does the new GM look like? Click here for more.
Post Bankruptcy GM for Conumsers
In bankruptcy, General Motors eliminated Pontiac and sold Hummer, Saab, and Saturn. Over 1,000 dealerships will be closed. The remaining brands will receive make-overs. Management will be shuffled. With all of the sudden changes, what do consumers need to know? Where will you have your Saab repaired? When is it "safe" to buy again? Do the vehicles have any resale value? For answers to these questions and more, Click here for more.
Attorney General Sues Credit Card Solutions
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has sued Credit Card Solutions, a Houston-based credit repair firms, under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. A Harris County judge granted an "asset freeze," which should prevent the company from disposing of assets prior to trial. Using various Web sites, Credit Card Solutions represented to consumers the ability to eliminate credit card and other debts by fighting credit reporting agencies, disputing debts, suing debt collectors, and more. Have you been a victim on Credit Card Solutions? Click here for more.
Analyzing Credit Card Cutbacks
For years, credit card companies profited off people who lived beyond their means. Last year, the bottom fell out. What are credit card companies doing to streamline operations after a series of questionable decisions turned their industry upside down. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Debt collector liable to victim of mistaken identity. A California Court of Appeal has held that a victim of mistaken identity was entitled to damages for a debt collector's attempts to collect on a consumer debt that she did not owe. Click here for more.