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A Lemon Law Victory in Virginia Can Get You More Than Just the Purchase PriceThe Commonwealth of Virginia protects new car buyers from getting stuck with defective cars with its Lemon Law. Find out what you can get under the statute.
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Attorney John Gayle, Jr. Inducted into Hall of FameVirginia Lawyers Weekly Recognizes Attorney John Gayle, Jr. for his achievements which include co-authoring the Virginia Lemon Law.
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What Really Happens When a Car Salesman Takes Your Offer to His Manager to Get the Deal Approved?What should you be aware of when negotiating the price of a car or vehicle, either used or new
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Corporate Lobbyists Offer Financial Incentive to Recruit ‘Grassroots’ Support for Forced ArbitrationEmail reveals that a corporate lobbyist offered an attorney monetary compensation for recruiting a corporate client to promote forced arbitration
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The Old Bait-and-Switch-Tactic: Is it Considered Fraud?Do you know which bait-and-switch tactics are actually considered fraud? If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, you should.
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Don’t Buy a Vehicle from a Dealer that Is Far Away (Buy LOCAL)The Consumer Law Group, P.C. discourages consumers from buying vehicles from dealerships that are far away, even if it seems like a great deal.
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Should You Buy a Salvage or Rebuilt Title Car?When buying a vehicle, it is wise to look at the title to determine if the vehicle has been rebuilt or was previously classified as salvage.
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Why the Pandemic May Be Hurting Your Credit ScoreConsumers may be surprised to learn that, although the CARES ACT allowed for loan deferment, their credit scores can still be negatively impacted.
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Understanding the Credit Freeze: When to Consider Locking Up Your Credit ReportsThe recent Equifax data breach may have you considering a credit freeze. Learn how these work and when to use them. We explain the ins and outs here.
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When You Will Be Required to Give an Automaker a Final Repair AttemptIn some situations under Virginia’s Lemon Law, you must give the manufacturer a final repair attempt before filing a claim for a refund or replacement.
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Affirmative Defenses for Debt Collection LawsuitsWhen a debt collector sues you, you may have several defenses available to you. We explain what they are and how to use them to your advantage.
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Data Furnishers Must Provide Accurate Information to Credit Reporting AgenciesBusinesses or agencies that provide financial data about customers to CRAs must follow federal guidelines for accuracy and investigation. Learn more here.