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'Hot-tubbing' and more

June 19, 2024

'Hot-tubbing' and more. New terms in Black’s Law Dictionary

Black’s Law Dictionary, which may be the most-cited law book in the world.

The 12th edition of Black's came out earlier this month, with more than 2,500 new law-related words and phrases.

Some of the entries, such as ghost gun and deepfake, are a grim insight into our times. Others, like recalcitrant witness, are old terms that for whatever reason had been previously omitted.

Adobe Sued By FTC Over Hidden Fees

June 18, 2024

Adobe Sued By FTC Over Hidden Fees, Cancellation Issues

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against Photoshop parent Adobe (ADBE) and two of its executives for allegedly hiding early termination fees and making it difficult for consumers to cancel their subscriptions.

Adobe pushed customers to subscribe to "annual paid monthly" plans without properly disclosing that they would be required to pay an early termination fee – which is 50% of the remaining monthly payments – if they cancel in their first year, the FTC said in its complaint.

Michigan's distracted driving law

June 17, 2024

Michigan's distracted driving law leads to fewer crashes, more lives saved

Almost a year after the state's amended hands-free law went into effect, which outlawed all device usage while behind the wheel, data from a technology firm that tracks driver behavior in Michigan found on average a 12% reduction in distracted driving.

That amounts to 3,815 fewer crashes and 17 fewer deaths, Ryan McMahon of Cambridge Mobile Telematics said in an interview with the Michigan Department of Transportation.

How buyer’s agents add value, earn commission after NAR settlement

June 11, 2024

Industry experts have speculated that to save money, buyers may choose to buy homes without using an agent at all. Instead, they may use online real estate platforms, such as Zillow or Redfin, to find properties and then negotiate directly with the seller’s agent.
However, veteran buyer's agents say home buyers can’t afford to forgo an agent. Trying to navigate a competitive market and a complicated buying process leaves buyers vulnerable to missteps, exploitation, and remorse.