| Volume 114 Number 13 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
The internet is a great place to comparison shop for many things, but you need to be careful when purchasing important things like insurance. The Texas Department of Insurance has some tips for consumers shopping for insurance online. Click here for more.
Citizen's Bank Agrees to Pay $35 Million for Failing to Credit Customer Deposits
Citizen's Bank settled claims brought by the Comptroller of the Currency, the FDIC, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that it had failed to properly credit consumer's bank accounts when there was a discrepancy between the amount listed on the deposit slip and the actual amount deposited. Citizens bank has agreed to pay $35 Million in penalties and to reimburse customers who were not properly credited for their deposits. Click here for more.
Your Money
Some people who don't like using credit like using prepaid credit cards as an alternative to cash. American Express has just announced the first cash back rewards for a prepaid card. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
A recent report indicates that attorneys have an ethical obligation to protect their client's electronic information. This link has suggestions for how to safeguard your client's information. Click here for more.