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Dell Ordered to Pay $4 Million
This week, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo reached a settlement with computer manufacturer Dell. As part of the settlement, Dell must change its warranty, advertising, and debt collection practices. Additionally, the agreement calls for $4 million to be paid back to consumers. Have you purchased a computer from Dell? Click here for more.
Ticketmaster Attempts to Eliminate Scalpers
In an effort to eliminate ticket scalpers and brokers, Ticketmaster has developed a new plan to prevent marked up, third-party tickets from hitting the market. The new system will require consumers to present an ID or credit card at the event in order to gain access. What impact will the new system have on companies like StubHub? Click here for more.
FDA Approves Swine Flu Vaccines
The Food and Drug Adminstration has approved the "swine flu" H1N1 vaccine. The vaccines will be distributed nationally over the next four weeks. When will the vaccine be available in your area? Who needs the vaccine? Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Debtor can claim vehicle expense in bankruptcy. The Eight Circuit held that a Chapter 13 debtor could claim a vehicle-ownership expense in his bankruptcy case, even though he owned his vehicle outright. In doing so, the court join the Fifth and Seventh Circuits in construing the plain language of 11 U.S.C. ยง 707(b)(2)(A)(ii)(I) to permit a debtor with above-median income to claim a vehicle-ownership expense for a vehicle that the debtor owns outright and without encumbrance. Click here for more.