| Volume 40 Number 8 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Never give your social security number to someone you do not know. Identity theft requires a social security number. Protect yours. Click here for more.
Cash for Clunkers Coming to End
After a strong start, the Cash for Clunkers program might be coming to an early end. Dealerships are hesitant to process new transactions after long delays processing deals. Although the government insists that all dealers will be paid, many are backing out due to the amount of cash needed to maintain business. Is it too late to take advantage of the popular program? Click here for more.
Walmart Recalls DVD Players
Did you purchase a DVD player at Walmart? It may burst in to flames! Walmart has issued a recall for 1.5 million Durabrand DVD players. Consumers should stop using the DVD player immediately and contact the company for a refund. Click here for more.
Car Wash Legal Rights
Has your vehicle ever been damaged at a car wash? When you hand over your keys, you always run the risk of vehicle damage. What can you do when your car is damaged during a car wash? Click here for more.
Credit & Debit ID Theft
A recent string of data breaches resulted in the breach of 130 million consumer credit and debit card numbers. How are hackers stealing your personal information? Click here for more.
Your Money
Compound interest is the concept of adding interest back to a principal amount, with interest earning on interest after each compound. Most loans today use a compound interest formula for your credit cards and loans. Use this calculator to calculate your compound interest. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Hands-free wireless device law constitutional. The Seventh Circuit has held that a Chicago law requiring the use of hands-free wireless devices by drivers is constitutional. The law prohibits the use of wireless telephones without a “hands-free” device while driving a motor vehicle. Click here for more.