Consumer Law
| The Truth in Lending Act - Right to Rescind |
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| Under the Truth in Lending Act, a consumer who uses his or her home or "principle dwelling" as collateral for a non-purchase-money loan may cancel or "rescind" the loan within three business days. This right to rescind is available only to a consumer who uses his or her home as collateral for a new loan or to refinance a loan with a new creditor. More... |
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| Federal Mail or Telephone Merchandise Order Rule - Overview |
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| In 1975, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted the Mail or Telephone Merchandise Order Rule. The Rule applies to most goods ordered by mail, telephone, fax, or the Internet. More... |
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| Arbitration |
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| Arbitration is a type of alternative dispute resolution. In arbitration, the parties to a dispute submit their dispute to a neutral third party, known as an arbitrator. The power of the arbitrator is determined by the contract between the parties. More... |
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| The Historic Homeowner - The Penn Central Decision and What It Means to You |
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| The issue of historic preservation is governed by numerous federal, state, and local laws. In addition to the various laws, decisions rendered by courts in interpreting the laws have played an important role in historic preservation. More... |
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| Void and Voidable Contracts |
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| The law divides defective contracts into two categories: void contracts and voidable contracts. A void contract is unenforceable. A voidable contract is unenforceable only if a party to the contract challenges its validity. More... |
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