| Volume 118 Number 10 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Ever read an "article" or view a video online only to later realize that it was really an advertisement disguised as news? This popular new style of online ad is called "native advertising" and the Federal Trade Commission is issuing guidelines to businesses which use such ads to prevent them from misleading consumers. Click here for more.
Ford Recalls Older Cars for Headlight Problem
Ford is recalling 313,000 Ford Crown Victorias and Mercury Grand Marquis from the 2003 to 2005 model years for a defect that can cause the headlights to fail. Not all vehicles from those model years are affected, and you should be contacted by Ford if you vehicle is affected. Click here for more.
Your Money
Video games are very popular gifts, but which is best for the person on your list? Some games which are appropriate for adults may not be the best for kids, and vice versa. This link discusses which games are best for whom. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Because most social media posts are accessible to the "public," even if someone somewhat restricts who can see them, most courts have found there to be no "reasonable expectation of privacy" for posts on social media. For the best chance to keep posts protected, make sure to check the privacy settings to make sure that the posts are not "public." Click here for more.