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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
If you buy a new car you have three days to change your mind, right? Wrong! Unless you have were misled, deceived, or otherwise tricked into signing the contract, once you sign you are bound. If you are not sure, don't sign. Click here for more.
Texas AG Charges Austin Group with Providing Unauthorized Legal Services
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has filed an enforcement action against Austin, Texas based Just for People for offering unlawful immigration services. According to the complaint, Just for People was threatening clients and charging them for services that were never performed. As part of the action, the AG was granted a temporary restraining order and asset freeze, effectively closing the business. To read about the lawsuit,
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Free Foreclosure Help & Avoiding Scams
Are you having trouble meeting your mortgage obligation? Don't get sucked in to a scam. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, there are currently a number of companies that offer help with loan modification for large amounts of upfront money. Despite promising to save consumers from foreclosure, these businesses rarely make any real effort to help and often leave the consumers in a worse situation.
If you're having trouble making ends meet, HUD-approved counselors are available and offer their services for free.
If you think you've been the victim of a mortgage rescue scam,
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How to Dry a Water Damaged Phone
Did you drop your phone in the pool, toilet, bathtub, or sink? Before you go out and buy an expensive replacement, you might be able to salvage your water damaged device. First, take out everything that is easily removable from your phone, including your battery and SIM card. Then, take a basic towel and dry off the surfaces as much as possible. Once the phone is as dry as possible, bury your phone in a bowl of rice for 24 hours. Rice attracts moisture and may be able to dry out the unreachable parts of your device.
If this technique doesn't work, try one of these other options! Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Express warranty requires privity. The Fifth Circuit held a claim against a manufacturer for breach of express warranty requires that the affirmation or promise be made to the plaintiff. Click here for more.