| Volume 130 Number 8 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Are you in a dispute with a contractor or builder who did some construction on your home? Did he threaten to put a lien on your house if you don't pay? He may have the right to do so, but only if you and your spouse signed a written contract before the work began. Threatening a lien without the proper documentation violates our debt collection law, and wrongfully putting a lien on your property could entitle you to substantial damages. Click here for more.
Report Claims that Hackers are Selling Yahoo Data on the Black Market
Last week Yahoo released information about a 2013 hack affecting over one billion accounts. This is completely separate from the hack Yahoo announced last September. Personal information, such as phone numbers, passwords, security questions and backup email addresses were stolen. According to one cybersecurity firm this information is being sold online. Yahoo doesn't speculate on data that may or may not be for sale on the black market, but is currently looking into the claims. Yahoo users should change passwords and security questions as soon as possible and be aware of emails asking for personal information. Click here for more.
Your Money
Flying to your destination this holiday season? Know that you have certain rights if your flight gets cancelled. In general, if an airline cancels your flight because of some force majeure event outside the airline's control, for example, weather conditions, your only rights are either a refund or the next available seat to your destination. If the cancellation is due to the airline's fault, they will usually provide you with meal vouchers or hotel accommodations. Check your specific airline for their obligations in the contract when you book your flight. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
President Obama has signed the "Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016.” The Act makes certain clauses of a form contract void if it prohibits, or restricts, an individual from engaging in a review of a seller's goods, services, or conduct. Click here for more.