Consumer Lawsuits Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is the federal law that governs consumer product warranties. Passed by Congress in 1975, the Act requires manufacturers and sellers of consumer products to provide …
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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 …
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Legal Articles
How to Prevent Automatic Withdrawal Scams
Every year many Americans become victims of automatic withdrawal scams. They may be offered a free item only to find that it was not in fact free, they may be charged recurring withdrawals which they did not expect or they may be otherwise taken advantage of and charged unexpected fees. While the situation is serious and troublesome, there are some steps that the government, the …
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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 …
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