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
The Pros and Cons of Electronic Check Conversions
Today, many businesses are processing check payments as electronic check conversions. Typically, this allows businesses faster access to the funds in your checking account. Many consumers may be unaware that an ordinary paper check that is processed as an electronic check creates has different implications for them. This article will highlight some of the pros and cons of the …
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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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