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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Scams happen everywhere: in every region, state, and community across the country, including your own. You might be wondering, “What kinds of scams are happening in my area?”
The FTC has a tool to help you answer that question. Click here for more.
CDC releases guidelines recommending reopening schools this fall
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidance supporting a reopening of the country’s schools this coming fall semester.
In guidelines posted Thursday, the CDC said families and policymakers should “consider the full spectrum of benefits and risks of both in-person and virtual learning options.” The agency said studies show that children aren’t as likely to suffer much from COVID-19. Moreover, they are far less likely than adults to spread the virus to others.
Given current scientific evidence, the agency argues that a reopening of schools would be both safe and beneficial to the country. Click here for more.
Your Money
With more than 43 million renters in the U.S., according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the reasons and ways in which a person rents a home can be the same as millions of others or a unique situation. As a result, it’s tricky to account for all those scenarios with the same standard lease nationwide. A lease contract typically lasts 12 months, although anywhere from three months to two years is also possible. Leases contracted for more than one year often include more concessions or a break in rent in exchange for the longer period of guaranteed tenancy, while shorter leases include slightly more costs due to the faster scheduled move-out. But what about when your immediate future is uncertain and you’re not sure when you’ll need to move? In that case, your best option may be a month-to-month lease. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Arbitration clause limiting borrowers’ statutory rights is unenforceable. The Third Circuit affirmed a district court’s denial of defendants’ motion to compel arbitration, holding that an arbitration clause contained within an online tribal lender’s payday loan agreement impermissibly strips borrowers of their right to assert statutory claims and is, therefore, unenforceable. Williams v. Medley Opportunity Fund Click here for more.