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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
It's not yet hurricane season, but the flooding in the Midwest serves as a reminder to beware "storm-chasing" scams. When your home is damaged, you want someone to fix it right away. Beware: if you don't do your homework, and make sure you hire a legitimate contractor, things can go from bad to worse. Click here for more.
VW Considering Buybacks of Some US Diesels
VW is reportedly considering buying back up to 115,000 US diesel cars which violated US emissions certifications. It appears that the buyback would be for older 4 cylinder diesels which would be more difficult to modify to comply with emissions standards than newer models. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
When does a telephone message violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act? This link contains a discussion of recent federal court decisions considering the issue. Click here for more.