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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
A hurricane may make it difficult or impossible to live in your apartment but as far as the law is concerned you still owe rent. Your landlord has a reasonable time to make repairs before you may terminate your lease.
FEMA - Tips Applying for Federal Assistance
Do you live in the Houston / Galveston area? In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, the federal government has encouraged survivors to seek federal assistance through FEMA. Find out if you qualify and how much money you may be able to get! Click here for more.
Houston Area Hurricane Resources
Looking for a list of hurricane recovery resources? This list contains phone numbers to some of the most frequently requested agencies and services. Click here for more.
AIG Receives $85 Billion Loan from the Federal Government
As investment banks continue to struggle, AIG receives significant government assistance to survive. In return, the Federal Government receives an 80% stake in the company. Click here for more.
Your Money
Gas prices getting too high? Think a hybrid vehicle might be right for you? Find out if it will actually help you save! Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Collection of amounts due did not violate automatic stay. The Fifth Circuit has held that although certain unpaid amounts due under a security agreement were claims under the Bankruptcy Code, attempts to collect those amounts did not violate the automatic stay. Click here for more.