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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 … 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

What Is Fraudulent Conveyance and How Can I Avoid it?
The Classic Fraudulent Conveyance The classic fraudulent conveyance occurs when a person intentionally transfers property to another with the intent to defraud, hinder, or delay a creditor’s ability to collect on a debt. For example, let’s say a car dealership finances a car for a buyer based on the buyer’s credit report and bank account funds. Later, the buyer transfers his … more
The Federal Reserve Board's New Credit Card Protections for the Consumer
Are the days of unfair credit card practices over? While the credit card companies may mourn their passing, American consumers are seeking fair credit card practices that they can understand. In an effort to protect American consumers, the Federal Reserve Board enacted new rules in December 2008 that are set to go into effect on July 1, 2010. The new rules are part of a … more

How To Avoid Foreclosure
This guide, by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, provides valuable … more

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