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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Last month, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a temporary order to stop evictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the order provides relief to a large group of Americans, there are some important things to remember. Click here for more.
Netflix raises its monthly subscription price again
It’s full steam ahead at Netflix. After adding 26 million new subscribers worldwide in the first half of the 2020 pandemic, its users are going to have to pony up another dollar or two per month starting soon.
On Thursday, the company raised the prices of its standard and premium plans to $13.99 (from $12.99) and $17.99 (from $15.99) per month, about the same jump in price it took in 2019.
While that price increase might appear incidental, it could sure mean a lot to Netflix’s bottom line. Tacking on a dollar or two per month to its 73 million U.S. subscribers and an estimated 195 million worldwide is a healthy shot of black ink to the company’s bottom line. Click here for more.
Your Money
When spring's COVID-19 shutdowns put millions out of work, lenders and credit card issuers stepped up with payment relief and other special programs for struggling Americans. About seven months into the coronavirus pandemic, your options may be more limited, which could make for a frightening financial situation. If you've lost income and wonder what you'll do when COVID-19 relief runs out – especially as stimulus talks remain stalled – here's how you can get through this nightmare. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
DTPA consumer established reliance, knowledge, producing cause and that a corporate agent may be individually liable under DTPA. In an interesting DTPA opinion, the Austin Court of Appeals discusses numerous provisions of the DTPA to conclude that the consumer has established a knowing violation of the Act. Kerr v. Lambert, No. 03-19-00359-CV, 2020 Tex. App. LEXIS 8387 (Tex. App.—Austin Oct. 23, 2020) Click here for more.