| Volume 55 Number 13 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Always use a credit card when shopping online or by mail. Federal law allows you to refuse to pay the credit card bill if the goods are never delivered. Click here for more.
The Best & Worst Cars
Are you in the market for a new car? Whether you're looking for a small car, luxury car, pickup truck, or sports car, it is important that you consider "reliability" before you make the big purchase. In a recent Consumer Reports reliability survey, small cars were found to be the most reliable, while luxury SUVs were found to be the least reliable. To view the Consumer Reports annual car reliability survey, Click here for more.
Federal Reserve Move Could Hurt Consumers
In late August, the Federal Reserve pledged to take "unconventional measures" to keep the economy afloat. Experts suggest the "unconventional measures" likely include asset purchasing. Asset purchasing can weaken the dollar, but can keep interest rates low while providing a short term economic boost. In the long run, such a move could hurt consumers' wallets. Why are investors so excited about the move? Why should consumers be concerned? Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
IPhone contract arbitration provision is enforceable. An Alabama U.S. district court held that AT&T Mobility's iPhone wireless service contract, including a mandatory arbitration provision and a class action waiver, was neither procedurally nor substantively unconscionable under Alabama law. Click here for more.