Frequently Asked Questions

• Consumer Lawsuits
  The Act makes it easier for purchasers to sue for breach of warranty by making breach of warranty a violation of federal law, and by allowing consumers to recover court costs and reasonable … more
• Alternatives To Consumer Lawsuits
  Although the Act makes consumer lawsuits for breach of warranty easier to bring, its goal is not to promote more warranty litigation. On the contrary, the Act encourages companies to use informal … more

Legal Articles

• Protect Your Personal Finances While You Shop Online
  The Electronic Funds Transfer Act and the Federal Credit Billing Act were enacted in the 1970s and 1980s to provide individual consumer rights to consumers who paid with electronic funds or credit cards. While the laws were enacted well before the advent of online shopping, they have important implications for individual consumer purchases made on the internet. Many consumers pay for … more
• How to Make Sure Your Money Goes to a Legitimate Charity
  Many Americans enjoy donating to charity each year and many other Americans benefit from their generous donations.  However, each year we also hear about dishonest people who have started an organization that is made to look like a legitimate charity but is instead a means for personal gain that doesn’t benefit any charitable group.  Therefore, it is important to investigate any … more

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