| Volume 110 Number 12 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Many people think their “credit limit” is the maximum amount the credit company will allow them to charge. In fact, in most cases the company will allow you to exceed this limit, and then charge you a hefty fee. You must self-police your credit limit and not exceed it. If you need more credit, contact the card issuer about raising the limit.
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TurboTax Sued for Poor Sercurity
Attorneys in California have filed a potential class-action suit against TurboTax for poor security procedures that have allowed identity thieves to use the popular tax filing software to file fraudulent returns on behalf of consumers. The fraud has affected both people who have used the software to file taxes, as well as people who have never used TurboTax. Click here for more.
Your Money
We probably don't spend as much time as we should attending to our personal finances. This link has ten book recommendations to help motivate you to take charge of your financial life. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Advertisements are not immune from Lanham Act scrutiny simply because their claims are open to scientific or public debate. The Fifth Circuit noted that although the First Amendment ensures a robust discourse in the pages of academic journals, it does not immunize false or misleading commercial claims from Lanham Act liability. Eastman Chemical v. Plastipure, 775 F.3d 230 (5th. Cir 2014) Click here for more.