| Volume 116 Number 13 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Heading to the outlet mall looking for good deals? You might want to shop around to make sure that that “great” deal is really great. Recent lawsuits against major outlet stores allege that the “former prices” listed on some “sale” items were a sham to make the “sales” price look better. Just because you’re shopping at an outlet store, don’t assume that you are always getting the best price.
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Fiat Chrysler recalls 284,000 Jeep SUVs for Airbag Problem
Chrysler/Fiat announced the voluntary recall of 2003 Jeep Liberty and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs to replace airbag modules and front and side sensors after the company became aware of seven injuries caused by inadvertent airbag deployments. Contact your local dealer for more information and to schedule replacement. Click here for more.
Your Money
Starting this Sunday the annual open enrollment period begins for people purchasing health insurance under the Affordable Care Act also known as “Obamacare.” While changing insurance plans may be a bit of a hassle, a recent study found that people changing their plans saved an average of $400/year. With your health insurance, like everything else, it usually pays to shop around. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
On December 1, 2015 the new Federal Rules of Civil Procedure will go into effect. The following link discusses the five changes that will probably impact your practice the most. Click here for more.