| Volume 42 Number 11 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
A store has the right to sell something and limit your right to return it by saying "no returns," or "exchange only." But this does not apply to something that doesn't work. You are always entitled to get a working product, unless it was purchased "as is." Click here for more.
Holiday Gift Guide
Not sure what to get that special someone for the holidays? Time Magazine has released a comprehensive holiday gift guide, organized by budget, popularity, or topic. If you're on the hunt for holiday gift ideas, Click here for more.
Texas Attorney General Settles With Conns
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has reached a settlement with Conns. The electronics and appliance superstore was accused of deceptive trade practices for failure to honor warranties, deceptively selling refurbished products as new, and using aggressive sales practices to sell warranties to customers. As part of the settlement, a $4.5 million consumer restitution fund will be established. If you would like more information about this settlement, Click here for more.
Toyota Recalls Tundra Trucks
Toyota is recalling 110,000 Toyota Tundra pickup trucks. According to the recall, 2000 to 2003 model Tundra pickups are suffering from corrosion issues that may lead to significant structural damage, including brake deterioration and failure. If you own a Toyota Tundra, Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Credit card arbitration agreement is enforceable. The Eighth Circuit held that an arbitration agreement in a cardholder’s agreement was not “so substantively unconscionable that, when considered with any procedurally unconscionability inherent in the agreement, it is unenforceable.” Applying Missouri law, the court concluded that the cardholder failed to show that the clause should not be enforced. Click here for more.