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Consumer Review Fairness Act
864 506 Cynthia Conlin

What is the Consumer Review Fairness Act?

EARLIER THIS year, a new federal law went into effect designed to prevent businesses from keeping their customers from writing negative reviews or turning over, to the business, the copyright ownership of their reviews. The Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA), 15 U.S.C. § 45b, provides that if a contract prohibits or restricts the ability of someone to…

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What to do if you're sued by a credit card company
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What to do when Sued by a Credit Card Company

Maybe you knew it was coming, or maybe you didn’t. It may have followed in line after months of collection calls, or it might be a surprise. It might not even be a debt that belongs to you. Regardless, you’ve been sued by a credit card company. Now what to do? 1. Treat it seriously. Do…

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If I sign a contract can I get out of it
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If I sign a contract can I get out of it?

A question often asked is, “If I sign a contract can I get out of it?”  Essentially, as with most situations, the answer is “it depends.”  While in many situations you might be locked in, sometimes you’re not. 7 Ways to Get Out of a Contract 1.  The first way to get out of a…

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