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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
An Advanced Directive, commonly called a "living will" gives you the right to make your own decisions regarding whether to die a natural death or be kept alive by artificial means after being diagnosed with a terminal condition. For a free copy, Click here for more.
When is it Worth Going Into Debt?
What you need to know before you whip out your plastic or fill out a loan application. Click here for more.
Mileage Claims Fall Apart in Real World
Where did all these high-mileage cars come from all of a sudden? It seems you can't watch TV, surf the Internet or pick up a newspaper without seeing an advertisement from an auto manufacturer touting a vehicle that gets 25 to 30 miles per gallon or more. If all these thrifty and, by extension, environmentally friendly vehicles are out there, why didn't we know about it before now? The truth, as always, is in the fine print. Click here for more.
What Your Pet Really Costs You
It's easy to forget about long-term costs when you first see that fluffy tail and those big eyes. Educate yourself first, choose the right pet or breed, and learn how to reduce the expenses. Click here for more.
Internet Users New Scam Artist Targets
The deals are eye-catching. Like the ones which make a pitch for deal-hungry consumers to dole out a comparatively small amount of money for something really worthwhile -- like a new laptop computer or a high-definition TV. All a buyer has to do is fill out a simple online form, tell the vendor where to ship the merchandise and wait. And wait. And wait. And wait... In reality, the purveyors of deals like these are generally individuals whose chief focus is to separate members of the buying public from their money. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Economic loss rule applied to deny homeowner's claim for misrepresentations. The Wisconsin Supreme Court has held that the economic loss rule bars common-law claims for intentional misrepresentation that occur in the context of residential, or noncommercial, real estate transactions Click here for more.