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California’s Attorney General Sounds the Alarm on Automatic Renewal Law: What Consumers Need to Know

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California’s Attorney General is urging consumers to be aware of the state’s automatic renewal law as businesses increasingly use subscription models. This alert comes as many consumers sign up for recurring services that can often catch them off guard when they are automatically charged. The automatic renewal law, established to protect consumers, mandates that businesses must notify customers of the terms of renewal agreements. This includes ensuring that customers clearly understand how to cancel or opt out of these contracts. Despite the law being in place, the AG’s office has observed a rise in complaints … Read more

New Jersey Bill Aims to Ease Jury Duty for Seniors: Automatic Exemption for Residents Aged 70 and Up

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TRENTON, N.J. — A bill recently introduced in the New Jersey Legislature seeks to relieve residents aged 70 and older from the obligation of jury duty. This proposal aims to provide an automatic exemption for senior citizens, acknowledging the various challenges they may face in performing this civic duty. The legislation is designed to address the physical, emotional, and logistical hurdles that older adults might encounter when called for jury service. Currently, while New Jersey allows individuals to apply for exemptions based on hardship or disability, there is no provision for an automatic age-based exemption. … Read more

Florida Jury Clears Chrysler of Liability in Lawsuit Over Faulty Automatic Head Restraints

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Miami, Florida – A Florida federal jury has ruled in favor of carmaker Chrysler, stating that the company will not be required to compensate consumers in the state who filed a lawsuit over malfunctioning automatic head restraints. The decision came on Tuesday, following allegations that the faulty restraints inadvertently caused harm to the plaintiffs. The lawsuit was brought forth by consumers in Florida who claimed that the automatic head restraints in Chrysler vehicles were defective and caused injury. However, the jury sided with the carmaker, determining that Chrysler is not responsible for compensating the plaintiffs … Read more