I found this extremely handy summary of the new credit card laws that are now in effect as of February 22, 2010. NEW YORK (AP) – The new credit card law is finally here. Starting Monday, banks will need to abide by new regulations on terms and disclosures. The idea behind the landmark law was [...]
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Is Etsy Doomed?
February 1, 2009
There’s some dire news for crafters and business women who earn income, selling children’s products through Etsy. Apparently, the U.S. government is intent on killing the business– federal legislators have passed a law that requires children’s products to be tested for lead and phthalates. The average Stay-At-Home-Mom knitting booties and selling them on Etsy for [...]

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