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HOLDINGS: [1]-In a breach of contract action against a video-sharing website, the limitation of liability clause in the terms of service applied to bar recovery of damages because the definition of "content," as interpreted under Civ. Code, §§ 1636, 1638, 1644, encompassed the claim that a user's content was deleted without prior notice; by claiming that the website wrongfully "deleted" the user's videos, the number of views, and the comments, the user was claiming that the website failed to do as it should by "omitting" content; [2]-The user was not entitled to specific performance to restore the deleted videos, the view count, and the comments, because there was no provision in the terms of service requiring the website to maintain particular content, to display view counts or comments a...
Saving Money on Bills This Summer: What Should You Do?

Saving Money on Bills This Summer: What Should You Do?

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Experts report that we can expect another record-breaking summer this 2021. For this reason, we can expect households to consume more electricity as air conditioning (AC) units, and electric fans will probably be working round-the-clock. If you expect your own electricity consumption to skyrocket in the upcoming summer season, here are some essential tips for saving money on electricity bills during the warmer season. Have Your AC Unit Serviced Not many people know that even the single act of clearing their AC unit's filter can save up to as much as 5 to 15 percent in energy consumption. This is why it's important for all your cooling systems to always be maintained and serviced, and preferably before the warmer months come. Not only will it help you save money on electricity bill...
Choice Home Warranty Vs American Home Shield

Choice Home Warranty Vs American Home Shield

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Choice home warranty and American home shield warranty are the most highly rated home warranty companies of 2021. Both the companies are highly competent and proactive with customer service. Choice home warranty lays out two plans: Cover system and appliance. American home shield warranty offers three plans and extra coverage on duplicate items such as a second-hand refrigerator and Garbage disposal. The option of fixing sporadic roof leakage—both companies or replete with great benefits and enticing discounts. American Home Shield AHS has been a player for a long time and understands the customer's needs.  They have numerous plans, some less comprehensive than others. Specific objectives pertain to appliances and systems, whereas others deal with full coverage. Their plans cos...
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HOLDINGS: [1]-A credit card collection action was timely under Code Civ. Proc., § 337, which applied instead of Code Civ. Proc., § 339, because the debtor accepted new terms under Civ. Code, § 1698, by using the card; [2]-The debt was a consumer debt under Civ. Code, § 1788.2, subd. (f), and the account's terms, and an assignee was a debt collector under § 1788.2, subd. (c), because its collection agent was a closely related entity; [3]-Prejudgment interest was not waived because a charged-off account did not require statements; [4]-Statutory prejudgment interest under Civ. Code, §§ 3287, 3289, subd. (b), was unavailable under § 3289, subd. (a), because the contract provided for interest, but no violation of Civ. Code, §§ 1788.1, 1788.17, resulted from seeking a lower rate; [5]-A narro...
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Plaintiff lessors sought review of the order from the Superior Court of Kern County (California), which, in plaintiffs' action for breach of lease and for an accounting, entered judgment in favor of defendant | on its counterclaim for damages. California Business Lawyer & Corporate Lawyer, Inc. shares California At Will Employment Termination Letter Overview The lessor leased parcels of its property under a developmental lease which was subsequently assigned to the lessee. The lessor brought suit, seeking damages from the lessee for breach of lease and for an accounting, and the lessee counterclaimed for damages for the violation of the lease. The trial court entered judgment for the lessee, awarding damages on the counterclaim. On appeal, the court held that while the evidenc...
Mistakes First Time Movers Should Avoid

Mistakes First Time Movers Should Avoid

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It takes a lot of preparation and effort to move a house safely and without destroying any of the belongings. And dealing with the whole relocation process can be very stressful at times. Furthermore, you must attend to so many tasks at once that it is impossible to avoid making such mistakes. And making mistakes would have a negative impact on you, resulting in a frustrating and unpleasant moving experience. Although some moving mistakes can be avoided, others can result in a significant amount of unnecessary costs and complications. If you're planning a local or interstate move and want to avoid the most common mistakes people make when relocating, and if you want to have a clean, convenient, and stress-free moving experience, then this is the article for you. Common Moving Mista...