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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
How do you know if something is fact or "urban legend"? The next time someone tells you about an easy way to make a lot of money, get free gift certificates or secret codes for withdrawing money from an ATM, chain-letters that work, strange effects from everyday products, or anything else that just doesn't seem right, check it out Click here for more.
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Your local postal carrier can pick up an unlimited number of packages from your home at no cost to you. Just make sure you properly seal the packages and have the correct postage affixed. You can schedule a pick-up for tomorrow or a date up to 3 months in the future. Click here for more.
Identity Stolen? Steel Yourself.
When your identity is stolen, you first notice nothing, because although you are getting copious mailings from Old Navy, 'tis the season of bountiful performance fleeces and holiday catalogues. Then you get around to perusing those mailings, and find a $700 statement for an account you never opened. Performance fleecing! Followed, unfortunately, by bills from Bloomingdale's and Macy's. Click here for more.
Credit Cards: What's Wrong With This Bill?
"Pay by credit card" has been a mantra of consumer-finance advice since 1975, when shoppers won the right to dispute charges on their credit-card bills. It's still wise advice. But a Consumer Reports investigation has found that this landmark consumer protection is less muscular than it appears. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Federal auto window standards don't preempt claim. The 5th Circuit has held that compliance with a federal standard for window glazing didn't preempt a lawsuit claiming the failure to use advanced glazing technology caused a child's injuries in a rollover accident. Click here for more.