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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
If you, or someone you know, is trying to sort out immigration issues, go straight to an immigration lawyer and skip the notarios. They’re not lawyers, and cannot help with immigration. Click here for more.
Uber to launch in-app 911 text feature
As part of CEO Dara Khosrowshahi’s mission to put safety “at the core of everything we do,” Uber has announced that it’s giving riders the ability to text 911 from within the app. The ride-hailing giant said last week that it will soon launch a feature that lets riders send a text message to 911 with information such as the car’s license plate, their exact location, and where they’re going already filled in. Uber also announced that its app will soon include an optional security feature that sends passengers a four-digit code which should match the driver’s. The feature will help riders confirm that they are getting into the vehicle that was sent for them. Click here for more.
Your Money
Whether you're borrowing to buy a home, car, recreational vehicle or a similar asset, you can expect to use the asset you're buying as collateral for the loan. And depending on the type of loan you're getting, its loan-to-value ratio can have a big impact on how much you pay in interest and what happens when you want to sell down the road. Knowing how to calculate LTV and how it affects various loans differently is essential if you want to save as much money as possible when borrowing. In some cases, however, a high LTV can be worth it. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act, sponsored by Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., and co-sponsored by a bipartisan list of 222 members of Congress. This important legislation will make a historic step forward in achieving real justice for all Americans. Click here for more.