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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Immediately review your bank statements and returned checks for forgeries. Promptly report any problems to your bank. A short delay may cost you your legal rights. Click here for more.
State By State: Appliance Rebate Program
"Cash for Clunkers" is moving to appliances. The new $300 billion program will partially reimburse consumers who purchase energy efficient appliances. While a few states implemented the program at the end of 2009, the majority of states will start the program at the beginning of 2010. This state-by-state guide will help you take advantage of the new rebate program! Click here for more.
Toyota Closer to Accelerator Fix
As Toyota continues to search for a solution to the "sticking accelerator" problem, consumers are idle waiting for help. Is the car safe to drive? What should be done if unintended acceleration occurs? When will Toyota have a solution? To read Toyota's statement and to learn how to cope with sudden unintended acceleration, Click here for more.
Stimulus Pays For 600,000 Jobs
According to White House officials, the stimulus program funded nearly 600,000 jobs in the fourth quarter. The funding was used to keep teachers in schools, maintain police departments, rebuild roads, and launch green energy initiatives. In total, the stimulus package has funded approximately 1.5 to 2 million jobs. However, since the stimulus was enacted, 3 million jobs have been lost. Many experts suggest the stimulus helped the country avert disaster. Others were critical of slow results. With money remaining, will it continue to help? Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Bona fide error defense depends on use of software. A federal court held that the mere use of software by a debt collector was not sufficient to establish a bona fide error. The court held that the debt collector must also establish that the software was properly used. Click here for more.