| Volume 48 Number 8 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Extended warranties, or service contracts, are usually not a good buy or even necessary. Stores make a large profit selling these contracts and often pressure consumers into buying them. Take your time and think carefully before you buy an expensive item that you don't even need. Click here for more.
Amazon Wages Tax War
Amazon is waging a war against new state laws that would require the retailer to pay tax to the state based on affiliate sales. Amazon is fighting the first battle in Colorado, pulling all affiliate programs out of the state in order to avoid the tax. The former affiliates will suffer greatly, losing significant revenue through "click" commission. Will Amazon continue to pull out of states as new tax laws are implemented around the nation? Click here for more.
Honda Announces New Recall
After receiving numerous complaints about "soft brakes," Honda Motor Co. announced the recall of 412,000 vehicles in the United States. Although multiple vehicles are included, the Honda Odyssey represents 344,000 of the vehicles included in the recall. Is your Honda covered by the latest recall? Click here for more.
Beware of Tax Scams
Taxes are due next month! This year, the IRS is warning consumers to avoid the "dirty dozen" tax schemes, which could result in fines or even prison for offenders. From offshore accounts to charitable donations, understand your income tax return and the schemes you need to avoid. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Court rejects New York’s advertising limits. The Second Circuit rejected most of New York’s advertising limits, holding that a ban on the use of nicknames like "Heavy Hitters" or client testimonials about pending cases violates the First Amendment. The court also held that preventing lawyers from employing special effects or portraying a judge in an ad did not "materially advance" the state's interest in prohibiting misleading speech. Click here for more.