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Topic: Consumer Protection

  
CELL PHONE REPAIR   |  Comment

If Your Cell Phone Breaks Its Manufacturer May Not Be Your Best Option

BY Jeff Gasner
Relevancy Score: 100
Sun Dec 21, 2008 at 11:11 AM

Repair shops specializing in cell phone repair might fix your phone faster than the phone’s manufacturer. It could also cost less money.READ»

USED CAR DEALERSHIP   |  Comment

One Stop Motors Introduces New Money Back Guarantee For Car Sellers

BY One Stopmotors
Relevancy Score: 100
Thu Aug 13, 2009 at 6:53 PM

One Stop Motors will now offer car sellers across the nation an exclusive money back guarantee. One Stop Motors is one of the largest online car dealers in the US.READ»

SERVICE   |  Comment

Used Car Dealer in Dekalb-Sycamore IL Offers a Way to Save Money with Your Car

BY Tim Jennings
Relevancy Score: 100
Tue Oct 20, 2009 at 9:09 PM

"Keep it longer!" says Tim Jennings, the Internet sales manager of Tom Sparks Automobile of Dekalb Sycamore area. The number one reason people trade their car off is, they lose confidence in the car or truck after a few untimely repairs.READ»

CUSTOMER SUPPORT   |  Comment

The Three Laws of Customer Support

BY Frank Paolino
Relevancy Score: 100
Thu Nov 13, 2008 at 3:52 PM

Someone asked me why I don't hire cheaper help for our support staff for my company, http://www.maysoft.com/. You see, we only hire experienced Lotus Notes administrators or excellent Lotus Notes developers in our customer ...READ»

AUDI   |  Comment

Enjoy 0.9 Financing on Audi Cars in New Hampshire During the Seasonal Event

BY Ivan Glickman
Relevancy Score: 100
Fri Dec 26, 2008 at 3:52 PM

The seasonal promotion offers fantastic sales on Audi’s most popular line-up of cars including the Q7, A4 and A6.READ»

Ad Industry Fights Back at Bill That Expands FTC's Power
INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING BUREAU   |  Comment

Ad Industry Fights Back at Bill That Expands FTC's Power

BY Anne C. Lee
Relevancy Score: 100
Mon Nov 2, 2009 at 11:46 AM

The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) is calling out the Federal Trade Commission on a new bill that would expand its power to making it easier for them to bring civil lawsuits and create new rules. The Consumer Financial ...READ»

CELL PHONE REPAIR   |  Comment

Microsoft's Xbox Will No Longer Be Supported

BY Jeff Gasner
Relevancy Score: 100
Thu Apr 2, 2009 at 3:26 PM

Microsoft has announced that service repairs for its original Xbox video game systems with expired warranties will no longer be available. So if yours breaks, what happens now?READ»

BUICK   |  Comment

What does the Certified mean in Certified Honda at a Miami Honda Dealership

BY Alex Andreus
Relevancy Score: 100
Wed Apr 22, 2009 at 11:26 PM

What am I getting when I buy a Certified Honda at a Honda dealership?READ»

ATLANTA PERSONAL INJURY   |  Comment

Complicated Product Liability Claims

BY Robert Webb
Relevancy Score: 100
Fri May 15, 2009 at 12:21 PM

It's odd, but there are still many people who don't understand the issues involved with a product liability claim.READ»

ETHICS   |  Comment

Sketchy Ethics

BY Heath Row
Relevancy Score: 100
Fri Aug 22, 2003 at 11:56 AM

The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers about do-not-call registry scams. One registry service, 800-DONOTCALL, charges callers a $2.95 "convenience fee" to connect with the FTC's toll-free signup number. Make sure you call the ...READ»

LAS VEGAS DIVORCE   |  Comment

Watch What the Package Label Says

BY Bradley Hofland
Relevancy Score: 100
Fri Nov 6, 2009 at 3:22 PM

Those labels on the outside of various products are there for a reason; to warn people about a danger and to keep them safe.READ»

CELL PHONE REPAIR   |  Comment

Independent Repair Shops Can Fix Those Tricky Game Consoles

BY Jeff Gasner
Relevancy Score: 100
Thu Apr 2, 2009 at 3:27 PM

Game system repairs are increasingly being performed by independent repair shops, as manufacturers grow reluctant to repair consoles, even ones under warranty.READ»

ONLINE BUSINESS   |  Comment

America's Top Cybercop

BY Daniel H. Pink
Relevancy Score: 100
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:20 AM

Jodie Bernstein patrols the Web for the Federal Trade Commission, looking for swindlers and snake-oil salesmen. At 74, she's part John Wayne, part Jessica Tandy -- and all business.READ»

AUSTIN INJURY ATTORNEY   |  Comment

Defective Products Can Kill

BY Robert Lee
Relevancy Score: 100
Thu Nov 19, 2009 at 3:31 PM

When you buy something at a store, you expect that it will work, work properly and not cause you or others any harm. It’s not too much of a stretch to expect things that you buy at a store to work. After all, you’re paying for a ...READ»

AUSTIN INJURY ATTORNEY   |  Comment

Defective Products Can Kill

BY Robert Lee
Relevancy Score: 100
Thu Nov 19, 2009 at 3:31 PM

When you buy something at a store, you expect that it will work, work properly and not cause you or others any harm. It’s not too much of a stretch to expect things that you buy at a store to work. After all, you’re paying for a ...READ»

ATLANTA PERSONAL INJURY   |  Comment

Act Quickly in a Product Liability Case

BY Stephen Ozcomert
Relevancy Score: 100
Tue May 12, 2009 at 3:25 PM

If a product that was recently purchased turns out to be defective and also causes some serious injuries, consult a product liability lawyer immediatelyREAD»

ATLANTA PERSONAL INJURY   |  Comment

Product Liability Laws Protect Consumers

BY Stephen Ozcomert
Relevancy Score: 100
Thu Apr 2, 2009 at 12:35 PM

Americans are famous for shopping until they drop and buying the very latest fad, product or technical gadget on the market.READ»

CLEVELAND MALPRACTICE LAWYER   |  Comment

The Problem with Defective Car Seats

BY Christopher Mellino
Relevancy Score: 97
Wed Jul 1, 2009 at 12:37 PM

Having the proper safety harness and infant car seat is crucial in the event of a car crash. READ»

ECO-FRIENDLY   |  1 comment

WANTED! Used Honda in Miami: Follow our "Dummy" guide to finding your Used Honda in Miami

BY Ivan Glickman
Relevancy Score: 96
Wed May 6, 2009 at 2:57 PM

Let’s face it, buying a car is almost as terrifying as visiting your dentist; but sooner or later you have to face your fears. Instead of dreading the next visit to your local Miami dealership, we decided to let you in on some tips ...READ»

PHILANTHROPY   |  Comment

Social Justice - Tracy Westen

BY Eric Ransdell
Relevancy Score: 95
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:12 AM

"Democracy is an interactive form of government."READ»

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BLOGGING FOR DOLLARS   |  16 comments

FTC Responds to Blogger Fears: "That $11,000 Fine Is Not True"

BY Jennifer Vilaga
Relevancy Score: 92
Wed Oct 7, 2009 at 4:08 PM

Bloggers say the FTC is threatening hefty fines if they take freebies. Not true, an agency rep tells Fast Company.READ»

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ANTITRUST   |  1 comment

Intel's Woes Worsen: U.S. May Follow E.U. in Antitrust Rulings

BY Kit Eaton
Relevancy Score: 91
Wed May 13, 2009 at 1:37 PM

Intel's just landed itself a financial penalty of nearly one and a half billion dollars in an E.U. antitrust ruling, but now there are suggestions that the company's problems may be just starting--U.S. lawmakers could follow with ...READ»

FTC Sticks to its Regulations as Blogger Backlash Builds
INNOVATION   |  9 comments

FTC Sticks to Its Regulations as Blogger Backlash Builds

BY Jennifer Vilaga
Relevancy Score: 88
Fri Oct 16, 2009 at 4:54 PM

Today, the Federal Trade Commission responded to an "open letter" from online advertisers that asked for the commission's newly updated guidelines to be scrapped, because they purportedly "muzzle social media" and, thus, inhibit the freeflow of ideas.READ»

Ivan Glickman
INNOVATION   |  Comment

Adjust Your Rear View Mirror Before Launching a Product

BY Tatsuya Nakagawa
Relevancy Score: 88
Wed Jan 23, 2008 at 11:38 AM

When engineering, product development and marketing & sales people get together and do a great job in successfully pushing a new product into the market to rave reviews, things can still fall apart. There can still be important ...READ»

CELL PHONE REPAIR   |  Comment

CPR's Game System Repairs Are Fast and Reliable

BY Jeff Gasner
Relevancy Score: 87
Thu Apr 2, 2009 at 3:28 PM

CPR expert technicians are now specializing in repair of game consoles – and not just Xboxes. READ»

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