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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day

Keep your holiday shopping merry and bright with an early gift from the Federal Trade Commission: tips to help you watch your wallet, shop wisely, and protect your personal information. Click here for more.

Mazda recalls CX-9s with Sumitomo Falken tires

Mazda North American Operations is recalling 146 model year 2019 CX-9s equipped with Sumitomo Falken ZIEX CT50 A/S tires, size P255/50R20 104V -- date code 1619. An incorrect rubber compound may have been used in the tire's manufacturing, allowing the tread to separate and detach. A detached tire tread can decrease vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash. Click here for more.

Your Money

Owning a home is one of the hallmarks of the American dream, but most people don't really own the house they live in. In fact, less than 40% of homes were mortgage-free in 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Housing Survey. When you own your home free and clear, you can save, invest and achieve other financial aims. Understanding the many ways to pay off a mortgage early can help you take meaningful steps toward reaching that goal. Click here for more.

For the Lawyers

Court discusses application of FDCPA, TDCA and DTPA to claims arising out of a loan modification. A federal district court in the Northern District of Texas examined a number of claims arising from conduct relating to a loan modification and awarded the defendants motion for summary judgment on all claims. Thompson v. Fay Servicing, LLC, 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 198045 (N.D. Tex. 2019). Click here for more.