| Volume 47 Number 10 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
In Texas, a tenant who moves into an apartment is entitled to a working smoke detector, a peephole in the front door, and proper security on all doors and windows, including a dead bolt on the front door. Click here for more.
New Credit Card Law Effective Today
The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (Credit CARD Act of 2009) takes effect today. The new law was designed to give consumers additional protections against creditors trying to make an extra buck. Interest rates, disclosures, service fees, grace periods, and students are all addressed by the new law. For an analysis of the changes, Click here for more.
Beware of New Credit Card Traps
Although the new credit card law that begins today was designed to help consumers, creditors are finding new ways to generate revenue at consumer expense. Watch out for new creditor tactics and credit card traps! Click here for more.
Toyota Recalls & Remedies
Do you own a Toyota? Stay up to date with all the latest recall and remedy information! Click here for more.
Update: Health Care Reform
Health care reform is back on the table. The White House will release a revised plan this week. On Thursday, President Obama will host a health care summit including both House and Senate leaders. What are the chances of a compromise? Click here for more.
Your Money
Are you moving? Compare the cost of living! Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Tanning salon may be liable for customer's injury notwithstanding signed release. The Colorado Supreme Court held that a release signed by a tanning booth customer doesn't bar a strict liability claim against the booth's manufacturer after she was injured. Click here for more.