*Insert toothy, shark-like, salesman smile.* That’s a pretty good deal they’re dangling in front of you. You have a vehicle that you still owe $10k on, and frankly, you’re tired of it; it’s breaking down, it’s too banged up, or it’s just yesterday’s news. It’s time to upgrade! Why should you pay off that loan…
DetailsHere is a typical email that I receive almost daily: I purchased a used car “as is” last month from a Buy Here Pay Here dealership. The dealer assured me that the car only needed a tune up. Yesterday, the car started smoking, so I took it to a mechanic. He said it needs a…
DetailsA new rule takes effect on November 28, 2016 that impacts some nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Starting on that date, nursing homes and that accept Medicare and Medicaid payments will no longer be allowed to require a resident to submit a dispute to binding arbitration as a precondition to accepting the resident. …
DetailsWhether you have spent hours planning or you’re just looking for the quickest flight out, you are often asked one last question before you finalize your purchase: “Would you like insurance with that?” You’ve spent so much money and life tends to remain fairly unpredictable. The security of travel insurance is comforting and in the…
DetailsDear Attorney Zeigler, I purchased a used car two months ago, and it came with a free 90-day warranty. I thought that all I had to do was take the car back to the dealership if I had problems. The car has been in the shop a few times since I bought it. The dealership keeps…
DetailsDear Attorney Zeigler, I need an inexpensive car to get back and forth to work. I don’t know how to buy one, and I don’t want to get taken advantage of. I hear horror stories about buying used cars. Is there anything that I can do to protect myself? Yes, you can take certain…
DetailsIf you’re like the almost 10 million people who play Pokémon Go daily, you may have received an email warning you that the app is no longer free. The email states: “due to the overwhelming response to our new Pokémon GO app and the need for more powerful servers we can no longer afford to…
DetailsWhy is it so hard to cancel a gym membership when it’s so easy not to use it? Whatever the reason, there are many consumers who don’t visit the gym after their first few months of membership. With the exception of those run by nonprofits, doctors, or hospitals, gyms and fitness centers in Georgia are…
DetailsUPDATE: A federal judge formally approved the $14.7-billion settlement. Owners can now request to have their cars bought back or modified by Volkswagen and receive additional cash compensation up to $10,000 each. Leases covering the affected cars can be terminated. Visit vwcourtsettlement.com and audicourtsettlement.com to get details about the settlement and instructions for the next steps. Under two related settlements, one with the…
DetailsHave you been approached to join a nonprofit’s Board of Directors? While it is an honor to serve on a board, you should be aware that board members have critical legal and fiduciary responsibilities–joining a board can be both rewarding and time-consuming. As a prospective board member you should seek out answers to critical questions…
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