| Volume 128 Number 7 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
With holidays around the corner, many of us will be buying gift cards. Under a new federal law, gifts cards cannot expire in less than a year, and fees for not using the card may not be imposed during the first year. But up-front charges are not regulated. Shop around for your gift cards. Fees to purchase them differ, and many businesses charge less than face value or give “bonus” cards with your purchase. Click here for more.
Pepsi to Cut Sugar and Calories in Products
PepsiCo will announce today that it has set a target for reducing the amount of sugar in its soft drinks in response to problems from obesity to climate change. By 2025 at least two thirds of its drinks will have 100 calories or fewer from added sugar per 12 oz serving, up from about 40 percent now. This announcement comes after PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have been under increasing pressure from health experts and governments for contributing to obesity and diabetes epidemics. Click here for more.
Your Money
If you're traveling for the holidays, save money by buying flights well ahead of time, knowing when prices will be down, and watching out for hidden fees. Research shows that for Thanksgiving travel, it is best to book by Halloween. Each day past October 31 will cost you an estimated $1.50 per day on flight prices, then $6 per day in the last 10 days before Thanksgiving. If you're traveling for December holidays, purchase airfare 80 days before your departure. Google Flights is a great way to compare flight prices from different airlines all in one place, and also compare one-way ticket prices with round-trip. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act barred by statute of limitations discovery rule. The 6th Circuit held that the statute of limitations under the FCRA commences when the claimant discovers the facts of the claim, not that the facts constitute a legal violation. The plaintiff filed suit against the employer and the reporting agency for violations of the FCRA. The FCRA's statute of limitations require claims be commenced the earlier of two years after the date of discovery or five years after the date of the violation. Consequently, the limitations period commenced when the plaintiff discovered that the employer had obtained his credit report without his consent. Rocheleau v. Elder Living Construction (6th Cir. 2016). Click here for more.