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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
The giving season has begun and many of us are thinking about gifts for family and friends, as well as giving to our favorite charitable causes. If you’re thinking about donating to charity, do some research first to make sure your money will really help the causes you care about. Here’s what you can do: Click here for more.
GM is reinventing itself, cutting 15% of its salaried workers
General Motors announced a major restructuring of its global business, shutting production at five facilities in North America and slashing its staff. GM said it will reduce its salaried workforce by 15%, including a quarter of the company's executives. The moves are the first big steps in the century-old GM's transformation. It is closing facilities and reinvesting money away from cars that once dominated roadways and to technology that the company believes will power its future. Click here for more.
Your Money
Cable TV is expensive and getting more so all the time. According to recent market research from Leichtman Research Group, the average monthly cable or satellite bill is now up to $107, yet 78 percent of U.S. households still pay for TV service. While many of your monthly bills are unavoidable, cable is ultimately a luxury. Still, many of us depend on cable service to get all of our news, sports and entertainment, and cutting the cord doesn't seem like a real option. For those who want to keep cable, read on for a few ways to lower your cable bill. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
The violation of a procedural right granted by statute may be sufficient in and of itself to constitute concrete injury under Spokeo. A United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan stated that “the alleged violation of § 1692f(8) (FDCPA) in this case is sufficient in and of itself to constitute concrete injury in fact where Congress conferred the procedural right to protect a plaintiff's privacy interests and the alleged procedural violation entails a degree of risk sufficient to meet the concreteness requirement. The risk of harm is traceable to Defendant's purported failure to comply with federal law. In short, the Court is satisfied as to the existence of its power to hear this case.” Brown v. Asset Acceptance, LLC, (USDC Michigan) Click here for more.