| Volume 43 Number 5 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Don't sign a contract to buy a car unless you are sure it is the car you want to purchase. Contrary to what many people believe, the law does not give you three days to change your mind. Once you sign, you are legally bound. Click here for more.
Google Sues Scam Artists
Have you ever seen an ad to make money by using Google? Several new scams have started in which some "businesses" entice consumers with unusual work-at-home plans. Specifically, the companies represent that consumers will make money off advertising revenue through Google. Initially, these "businesses" request that consumers pay a moderate up-front sum to participate. After paying the up-front fee, consumers may then be required to pay monthly "maintenance fees." Now, Google has charged the "businesses" with fraudulent practices and trademark infringement. Does this scam sound familiar? Click here for more.
Bank of America Pays Off Government Loan
About one year ago, Bank of America borrowed $45 billion from American taxpayers. This week, Bank of America cut a check for payment-in-full. By making a complete payment back to the US government, Bank of America will no longer face the restrictions that come with bailout money. What does this mean for Bank of America consumers? Click here for more.
Update: Health Care Reform
Like it or not, congress is almost finished with new health care legislation. What should consumers expect after the health care reform is implemented? What will health care reform do to Medicare? Prescription drugs? Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Federal law does not preempt lawsuit against generic drug manufacturers. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit held in that generic drug manufacturers cannot use federal preemption to avoid liability for failing to warn of their drugs' dangers. The court ruled that the approval of a generic drug's label by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does NOT preempt claims against the drug makers for failing to warn consumers of known risks. Click here for more.