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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
The Federal Trade Commission is partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to help you guard against potential census scams. Knowing how the 2020 Census process works, what information you will — and won’t — be asked for, and some red flags will help you spot and report scams. Click here for more.
FDA sends a warning letter to Dollar Tree about its OTC drugs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent a warning letter to the parent company of Dollar Tree stores, citing it for receiving over-the-counter (OTC) drugs that the agency says violate federal law. The FDA says the drugs are from foreign manufacturers that have been cited for infractions. The letter lists multiple alleged violations of good manufacturing practices at contract manufacturers that produce Dollar Tree’s Assured Brand OTC drugs, as well as other drug products sold at Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores. In August, the New York Attorney General’s office levied a $1.2 million fine again Dollar Tree, along with Family Dollar and Dollar General stores, accusing the discounters of selling expired products. Click here for more.
Your Money
Living debt-free is a common goal, but it's no easy feat if you're living paycheck to paycheck. In fact, in your effort to steer clear of debt, you could make mistakes that make it more challenging to reach your goals. So if you're striving to eliminate debt – or avoid it altogether – don't fall for these common pitfalls. Here are common mistakes to avoid to live debt-free: Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
DTPA does not apply to transaction over $500,000. A Texas court of appeals reversed a default judgment on a DTPA claim, finding the transaction was exempt. The court stated, “By its own pleading, Kobi was statutorily precluded from seeking DTPA damages because Kobi's transaction with appellants exceeded the $500,00 limit imposed by the DTPA.” 1. AES Valves, LLC v. Kobi Int’l, Inc., 2019 Tex. App. LEXIS 9514 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2019, no pet. h.). Click here for more.