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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
A landlord has an obligation to change the locks on your doors whenever you request it. You may be charged the cost of making the change, but no additional fees. Click here for more.
More Airlines Increase Prices
Well, that didn't last long. After federal airline taxes expired over the weekend, American Airlines and US Airways increased prices in leu of passing savings along to consumers. Other airlines didn't immediately increase fares. On Monday, that all changed. Of the major airlines servicing the United States, only Hawaiian, Alaska, and Sprint Airlines have not yet increased rates. Why didn't airlines pass the savings on to consumers? Click here for more.
Prescription Drug Prices Set to Plummet
Your prescription drugs are about to get a lot cheaper. Over the next fourteen months, patents will be expiring on seven or the world's top twenty drugs. Generic drugs often cost up to 80% less than the brand name alternatives. With patents expiring, generic versions of popular blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, depression, high triglycerides, HIV and bipolar disorder medications are on the way. When will you be able to find a generic alternative for your prescription drugs? Click here for more.
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What are the payments on a parental (PLUS) loan? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Junk fax lawsuit may not be brought as a class action. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act generally prohibits the use of fax machines to send unsolicited advertisements, provides a private right of action and fixes damages for such claims at $500 or actual damages, whichever is greater. A New Jersey appellate court held that a claim under the TCPA may not be brought on behalf of a class. The court noted that “by imposing a statutory award of $500, a sum considerably in excess of any real or sustained damages, Congress has presented an aggrieved party with an incentive to act in his or her own interest without the necessity of class action relief.” It also noted that courts are divided on this issue. Click here for more.