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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Videos from the Federal Trade Commission may not feature a cast of celebrity actors, but they’re still entertaining. The videos tell you how to protect your identity, deal with debt collectors, and shop for a used car. Click here for more.
Seatback cameras give airlines the ability to watch passengers
Whether you’re at home or cruising at 30,000 feet you could be in the range of a microphone or camera. Even if someone isn’t watching or listening, they could be. The latest potential encroachment on consumers’ privacy is contained in a new entertainment system being installed on major airlines. At least three major carriers -- American, United, and Singapore Airlines -- have installed new seatback entertainment systems that contain a camera. Click here for more.
Your Money
Once you've settled on the price for a new car, you'll meet with a trained salesperson for some "paperwork," and the negotiating starts all over again. The salesperson isn't just there to help you fill out the forms and complete the car-buying process. He or she has the goal of getting you to pay for as many dealership fees and services as possible. Get prepared to negotiate by brushing up on common costly fees and services you don't need. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
District court has jurisdiction to consider validity of forum selection clause in arbitration agreement. The Supreme Court of Idaho upheld the district courts jurisdiction, finding that “the district court's determination was akin to a determination of "whether the parties are bound by a given arbitration clause" which raises a "'question of arbitrability' for the court to decide." Accordingly, the district court had jurisdiction to consider the enforceability of the forum selection clause. The supreme court held that the district court did not err when it determined the forum selection clause was unenforceable, based on the public policy and law of the state where the contract was signed. After the district court determined it had jurisdiction to consider the enforceability of the Dallas forum selection clause, it determined that Texas law applied to the enforceability of the forum selection clause. Applying Texas law, the district court concluded that the forum selection clause was unenforceable and arbitration would occur in Idaho, not Dallas. T3 Enters. v. Safeguard Bus. Sys., 2019 Ida. LEXIS 36 (Idaho Sup Ct) Click here for more.