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Minor child charged in violation of 1st Amendment

December 18, 2023

We are raising funds for the defense of a young minor girl who was charged with a misdemeanor after writing in her personal, private journal a "Would You Rather" game (a/k/a "Kiss, Marry, Kill") and drawing a graphic-novelesque adult love triangle story. Any assistance for this single parent family would be greatly appreciated. All funds raised will go directly to her legal defense.

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The Government Finally Did Something About Robocalls

December 15, 2023

On Wednesday, Dec. 13, the government made it much harder for sellers to make calls to numbers obtained from the lead generation industry. In a 4-to-1 vote, the Federal Communications Commission approved regulations that explicitly say that telemarketing robocalls are allowed only if the actual seller, not just the telemarketing company, has gotten written consent from the specific consumer.

Buying a car? FTC reveals new CARS Rule to protect consumers from illegal dealership scams

December 14, 2023

The CARS Rule prohibits dealers from using bait-and-switch claims to lure vehicle buyers to the lot, including about the cost of a car or the terms of financing, the availability of any discounts or rebates, and the actual availability of the vehicles being advertised.

It also tackles hidden junk fees – charges buried in lengthy contracts that consumers never agreed to pay. In some cases, these fees are for services or products that provide no benefit to consumers.

US flags early 2024 for new rule targeting real estate money laundering

December 12, 2023

The proposal, which FinCEN was previously slated to unveil this year, is expected to require real estate professionals report the identities of the beneficial owners of companies buying real estate in cash to the regulator. Anti-corruption advocates have been pushing for years for regulators to close a loophole they say allows criminals to hide money in U.S. real estate.