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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – Will It Be Better for Consumers or Debt Collectors?

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Consumers will hopefully receive more protection from the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which was created as a part of the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-4173) has recently opened its doors. The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is assuming responsibility for rules and regulating the business of debt collection

Distracted Driving, Communication Devices and Nebraska: A Summary of the Law

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By: Jeffrey Lapin Nebraska drivers are not immune from the distractions posed by the desire to “communicate” while driving. Nebraska enacted additional laws in 2010 to try and minimize distractions caused by these devices. However, Nebraska law currently only focuses on those items a driver brings into the vehicle. As noted in another article regarding

Drivers Understand But Often Ignore Risks of Texting or Talking on Cell Phone

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By: Jeffrey Lapin The AAA Foundation recently released its Fourth Annual Traffic Safety Culture Index, which found that despite a driver’s knowledge and beliefs about the risks of involved with driving and texting, emailing and talking on a cell phone while driving, many drivers perform these activities anyway. Some of the findings include:

“Heads Up Driving Week”: October 2-8, 2011

The AAA Foundation and AAA have designated October 2 to 8, 2011, as “Heads Up Driving Week” to get drivers to remove distractions and focus only on the road. These organizations are asking drivers to Take The Pledge: I pledge to drive distraction-free, with the goal to permanently reduce my distracted driving habits. I will spread

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