Firm News

End of Lease Options

If you are coming to the end of a car lease, you are probably getting calls from your dealership encouraging you to come in to lease another car. But, before you turn in your vehicle, you should be aware that you might be better buying the car that you already own....

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Avoiding online car buying scams

Readers of our blog are no stranger to car buying scams. Indeed, many of our blogs are devoted to auto dealer fraud, like last week’s blog. In that blog post, we described how some online “internet prices” were actually after an undisclosed down payment. And, after...

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What is odometer fraud?

When people in Connecticut purchase a used car, one feature they may pay particular attention to is the milage on the vehicle. In general, vehicles with lower mileages will have less wear-and-tear and thus may be more reliable vehicles. However, not all dealers are...

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Pet Lemon Law

Several clients have called us recently with questions about their rights and options when their new puppy is sick. Thankfully, Connecticut is one of 22 states with a Pet Lemon Law. The law applies to cats and dogs that are purchased from a pet shop. If your new puppy...

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Avoiding Credit Card Fraud

You may be at risk of credit card fraud if you have ever charged a purchase at Home Depot. As widely reported in the media,hackers have obtained credit and debit card information for perhaps as many as 60 million customers. This may be the largest security breach...

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