The American Bar Association Legal News Network, a service for the news media, produces and distributes broadcast quality television and radio news releases on legal issues of interest to consumers as well as reports on important ABA initiatives to benefit the public and the profession. The purpose of the network is to increase public understanding about the justice system and to educate the public about their legal rights.
ABA Legal News Network video news releases are typically 90-seconds to two minutes in length, and include b-roll, additional soundbites and graphics.
The following is a listing of recent Legal News Network video news releases as well as "evergreens" on issues that continue to be of interest to the public: Accredited journalists may obtain a copy of any or all of these vnrs by contacting Julie Brown, brownjd@staff.abanet.org, 312/988-6133.
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Tips to Avoid Home Repair DisastersAmerican homeowners spent more than $215 billion last year on home improvements. A surprising number of them have been ripped off by unscrupulous contractors.
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the most devastating hurricane in U.S. history, we find that even Hurricane Katrina victims have become targets for scam artists.
This video package features a family who weathered Katrina, but was left reeling in the wake of a fraudulent contractor. The contractor took $11,000 from them but didn’t do any work. But you don’t have to be a storm victim to fall prey to con artist contractors.
The American Bar Association has published a new book, “TheABA Legal Guide to Home Renovation”, filled with tips for all homeowners considering remodeling or repairing their homes. This piece features tips from the book and a link to a web site where consumers can get more information. This video news package is for your free and unrestricted use in news broadcasts.
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