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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Ticket scalping is legal in Texas, but be careful. Buying tickets online or from someone you do not know can be dangerous. Use common sense. If the deal looks to good to be true it probably isn't. Buy from a reputable businesses or someone you know, and use a credit card to protect yourself in case you get scammed.
What's In Your College Housing Contract?
Whether you're living on- or off-campus, know what's on the line when you sign a housing contract or a lease. In both cases, you're agreeing to abide by a set of rules and if you're caught breaking them, consequences range from financial penalties to eviction. Click here for more.
Publishers Clearing House Warns of 'Fake Check' Mailings Falsely Claiming To Be From PCH, Oprah Winfrey and O Magazine
Publishers Clearing House today alerted consumers about reports they have been receiving about fraudulent mailings being sent to consumers that claim to be from PCH, Oprah Winfrey and O Magazine. The mailings enclose what appears to be a real check. The catch? The check is bogus and consumers are asked to wire money back to a false address. Click here for more.
Where To Turn When You're Desperate
Whether you need food, transportation, medical care or even just a little cash, you can find the help you need -- and deserve -- through dozens of local and online outlets. Click here for more.
Apple Hit With Class Action Suit Over 'Defective' iPhone 3G
Claiming that the iPhone 3G doesn't really perform "twice as fast for half the price," a user in Alabama has filed a class action suit against Apple, charging that the phone is "defective" and that it has failed to live up to its hype. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
The bankruptcy court did not abuse its discretion in imposing sanctions. The court noted that "it is well-settled that a federal court, acting under its inherent authority, may impose sanctions against litigants or lawyers appearing before the court so long as the court makes a specific finding that they engaged in bad faith conduct." Click here for more.