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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Lately, more and more companies are reporting data has been stolen. Although most cases do not result in identity theft, you should still protect yourself by checking your credit report for suspicious behavior. You can check your report at each of the three agencies once a year for free. Check one every four months. To find out more, Click here for more.
Sony Hackers Have Credit Card Numbers
According to the hackers that recently broke in to Sony's network, Sony has grossly understated the extent of the hackers theft. According to security researchers, the hackers have taken to underground forums boasting the theft of two million credit-card numbers belonging to Sony customers. In fact, the hackers are attempting to sell the credit card numbers. Is your credit card information in danger? Click here for more.
How to Sue in Small Claims Court
You don't need a lawyer for small claims court. Small claims court is the real "people's court." Most people feel very comfortable presenting their own case. Find out how you can represent yourself in small claims court! Click here for more.
Verizon to Include New Warning on Phones
In the wake of recent reports of the iPhone storing location information of consumers, Verizon has decided to include a warning label on all new devices it sells. After members of the House of Representatives asked carriers to explain how and why they track consumer locations, Verizon announced in a response letter that the company would attach a sticker that says: "This device is capable of determining its (and your) physical, geographical location and can associate this location data with other customer information. To limit access to location information by others, refer to the User Guide for Location settings and be cautious when downloading, accessing or using applications and services." Why do these phone companies track your location? Click here for more.
Your Money
How much of your bonus do you keep after taxes? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
FDCPA does not prohibit communication with consumer’s lawyer after consumer requests debt collector cease all communication. The Seventh Circuit held that although §1692c(c) of the FDCPA prohibits any communication with the consumer unless it comes within one of the subsection's three provisos, the prohibition does not apply to the consumer’s attorney. Click here for more.