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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Money matters. And using tried and true strategies for dealing with money — or the lack of it — can make a big difference to your present and your future. Whether you are saving, spending, or borrowing money, this is information you can’t afford to overlook. Click here for more.
Ring updates privacy features in wake of data breach
Ring, the Amazon-owned company that provides home security services, is updating its privacy features in the wake of a recent data breach. The changes were unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The company has added a new feature that lets Ring users manage their connected devices. The company says it’s just the start because other privacy modifications will be made in the near future. Click here for more.
Your Money
While there's never a bad time to make a financial fresh start, it makes sense to rethink how you're managing your money at the start of a new year. Creating a budget is only one part of how to manage money better, and if you start there, you'll miss a few critical steps. These include mapping out your current finances and prioritizing your spending needs. Here are seven steps to take to manage your money properly: Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Hidden arbitration agreement is not enforceable. The Ninth Circuit affirmed a decision denying defendant’s bid to arbitrate a proposed class action alleging the smartphone casino game maker violated consumer protection laws. The court stated users would need “Sherlock Holmes’ instincts” or “dumb luck” to find the app's terms of use. The three-judge panel said Huuuge did not put plaintiff Sean Wilson on notice of its terms, which contain an arbitration provision. In order to find the terms, users would have to seek out or stumble upon the terms. The opinion states, “When downloading the app, the terms are not just submerged — they are buried twenty thousand leagues under the sea.” Sean Wilson v. Huuuge Inc., case number 18-36017, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Click here for more.