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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Writing a post-dated check is a good idea when you don't have the money in the bank but will soon, right? Wrong! As a general rule a post-dated check may be paid by your bank at anytime. My advice: do not write a post-dated check if you don't have the money in the bank.
Tapping Your IRA Penalty-Free
Although 59 1/2 is generally the magic age for starting to receive IRA distributions without getting hit with the federal 10% premature withdrawal penalty tax (whether you continue to work or not), there are some circumstances under which you can get at your IRA funds even earlier without the penalty. Click here for more.
Peter Pan Peanut Butter Recall - First Class Action Lawsuit Filed
The Tennessee law firm of Craft & Sheppard, P.L.C, announced that they have filed the first class action lawsuit claiming injury and damages from human ingestion of peanut butter. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to consumers not to eat certain jars of "Peter Pan" or "Great Value" brands peanut butter due to risk of contamination with Salmonella. Both brands were manufactured by Con Agra. Click here for more.
Lemon Owners Can Get a Sweet Result
Buying a car that is a lemon - or at least, an awfully sour purchase - can leave consumers feeling hopeless. Not to mention often wheel-less. But there is reason for hope even if your car has persistent problems ranging from safety-related to simply annoying. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Car buyers can't be forced to arbitrate warranty claim. The Maryland Supreme Court has held that car buyers could not be required to arbitrate a breach-of-warranty claim against a dealership because the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act supersedes federal arbitration law. Click here for more.