Consumer Law
| Legal Research - Getting Started |
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| Today, more so than ever before, non-lawyers have occasion to conduct legal research. The process can be quite daunting. More... |
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| Certificates of Deposit |
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| A certificate of deposit (CD) is a debt instrument issued by a bank or financial institution. In essence, the bank or financial institution borrows the investor's money for a specified period of time and, in exchange for the privilege of doing so, pays the investor interest at a set rate. More... |
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| Unordered Merchandise |
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| In most cases, a merchant must obtain the consent of a recipient before sending merchandise to him. Federal law prohibits a merchant from sending merchandise to a recipient without his consent and then attempting to collect payment for the merchandise. More... |
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| Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule - Overview |
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| In 1998, the United States Congress passed the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, which required the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to issue and enforce rules regarding the online privacy of children. At the direction of Congress, the FTC issued the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule.
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| The Franchise Rule - Liability for Violations |
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| The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has the authority to file enforcement actions against franchisors, franchise brokers, and their officers and agents for violations of the Franchise Rule. The FTC may seek a variety of remedies. More... |
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