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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Texas has a lemon law. It applies to new cars, and gives you substantial legal rights against the manufacturer. A car is a lemon if it has been in the shop four or more times for the same problems, or two or more times if the problem is a safety defect. Click here for more.
Honda Recalls Vehicles For Faulty Airbags
Honda has issued a global recall of 437,763 vehicles to repair air bags that can deploy with too much pressure. The recall includes the Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, and Acura TL. Is your Honda subject to recall? Click here for more.
White House Predicts Slow Employment Growth
The White House is predicting approximately 95,000 jobs will be created each month during 2010. In a report issued this week, the White House also concedes an unemployment rate of 10%. Despite that, the White House contends the $862 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act helped create and save 2 million jobs in the heart of the recession. How does the White House plan to help the economy now? How long will it take? Click here for more.
Google Announces High Speed Internet Service
Google has announced plans to enter the high-speed internet service business. The news comes as the majority of consumers currently rely on one of two choices - cable or DSL. Who will be the first to get Google high speed internet? How will Google deliver the service to homes? Click here for more.
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How much is your take-home pay as an hourly employee? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Whether consumer relied on seller’s misrepresentation is a question for the jury. A Texas appellate court has held that the fact the consumer had a home inspected does not, as a matter of law, negate reliance on the seller’s misrepresentations. Click here for more.