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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Before you sign a lease, read it and consider changes or additions. A lease is a binding contract and will determine your rights against the landlord. For example, if you might have to leave early because you lose your job, are transferred or get married, be sure to include a clause permitting you to terminate the lease. Without such a provision, you will not have the right to get out of the lease. Click here for more.
Johnson & Johnson Issues New Tylenol Recall
Johnson & Johnson is struggling to get a handle on problems associated with its Tylenol products. The company has issued a recall for 128,000 bottles of Tylenol. The company believes a chemical called 2,4,6-tribromoanisole is causing consumers to complain about a musty or moldy odor. Tylenol issued recalls throughout the year for the same problem. Is your bottle of Tylenol subject to the latest recall? The company urges consumers to stop taking any of the medication under recall immediately and contact Tylenol at http://www.tylenol.com Click here for more.
12 Ways to Save on Your Energy Bill
In tough economic times, it is important to save money any way you can. Your electric bill is a good place to start. Did you know that your television consumes power even when it is off? Do you have cracks in your windows causing your A/C to leak out? For twelve ways to save hundreds on your electric bill, Click here for more.
Bank of America Resumes Foreclosures
After halting thousands of foreclosures, Bank of America has lifted the ban and is resuming foreclosures. The company stopped foreclosures after defects in document production called the company's practices into question. The document probe began on October 1, and Bank of America expanded the probe to all 50 states on Monday. Bank of America will now restart the process in most cases, while continuing the investigation. Click here for more.
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Calculate the true cost of your student loan debt after consolidation and extra payments. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Tire wear class action entitled to certification. The Ninth Circuit held that a class action lawsuit alleging certain Land Rover vehicles were subject to excessive tire wear could proceed as a class action. The court noted that the claims were susceptible to proof by generalize evidence. Click here for more.