| Volume 44 Number 8 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Don't worry if a door-to-door salesman sweet-talks you into a bad deal. Under the law, you have three days to change your mind and get out of the contract. Click here for more.
Avoiding Foreclosure Rescue Scams
Are you one of many Americans having trouble paying your mortgage? When you look for help, beware of companies and individuals that aren't out for your best interests. The Federal Trade Commission has established a website to help consumers with mortgage concerns. Whether you need to know your options, or simply want to be aware of potential scams, this site can help. Click here for more.
Toyota Recalls 2.3 Million More Vehicles
Toyota has issued a voluntary recall for an additional 2.3 million vehicles to correct a sticking accelerator pedal. Toyota had already issued a recall for 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles for the same problem. According to reports, floor mats become stuck causing the vehicles to unexpectedly move forward. Is your vehicle part of the latest Toyota recall? Click here for more.
Health Care: The Next Step
The Massachusetts Senate race between Democrat Martha Coakley and Republican Scott Brown has completely changed the health care game. Now that Senate republicans have 41 votes, democrats no longer control the "filibuster proof" sixty votes. Will democrats be able to salvage health care? What options still exist? Click here for more.
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What is the return if I sell my bond now? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Law firm violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The Second Circuit held that a law firm violated federal debt collection law by personally serving a debtor with a summons and complaint without explaining that commencement of the lawsuit did not affect the debtor's continuing right to dispute the debt. Click here for more.