by Christine A. Ferraris | Nov 18, 2020 | Business Services, Consumer Fraud
Contracts are used to control conduct, usually with incentives and penalties to ensure the desired outcome. Penalties and incentives place the focus on the desired outcomes, rather than what might make the best practical sense to serve the best interests and...
by Christine A. Ferraris | Jul 29, 2020 | Consumer Fraud, Personal Legal Tips
Generally speaking, automotive manufacturer warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN). The warranty will transfer even if the vehicle is sold to another owner. Of course, you should check the written warranty terms for some components. the...
by Christine A. Ferraris | Jul 27, 2020 | Consumer Fraud, Personal Legal Tips
Home warranties are intended to be insurance policies to protect against home system breakdowns. Prior to purchasing a home warranty, obtain a copy of the warranty to review and ask questions about coverage. Consider the following: Just like every insurance policy,...
by Christine A. Ferraris | Jul 24, 2020 | Consumer Fraud, Personal Legal Tips
Prior to buying a new system, read the warranty, so there are no surprises when you need to use it! As with any warranty, ask questions about coverage of specific parts and the labor associated with repairing or replacing parts/components. An HVAC warranty should...
by Christine A. Ferraris | Oct 18, 2019 | Business Services, Consumer Fraud
Just slip out the back, Jack. Make a new plan, Stan. You don’t need to be coy, Roy – 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon, singer-songwriter I hope with this post to help educate those of you that take the time to read it...
by Christine A. Ferraris | Aug 22, 2019 | Consumer Fraud, Personal Legal Tips
Taxes! Even smarty pants Albert Einstein recognized the challenge of income tax when he claimed they were “the hardest thing in the world to understand.” Life events like marriage, retirement, selling and inheriting property whether foreseen or not, can make tax...
