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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Once again, it is time for the "People's Law School," the oldest and most successful law program for the layperson in the country! This is your chance to learn more about your legal rights. Whether it is day to day legal problems or something related to Hurricane Ike, this is your chance to get some free legal information. Although there is no charge for the "People's Law School," you must pre-register to attend. Registration is limited to the first 1000 people. Click here for more.
The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights
The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights (HR 5244) PASSED the House today. The vote was 312-112. This is the first time either House of Congress has passed legislation that has restricted in any way the lending practices of the credit card industry. Click here for more.
Hurricane Ike - Connect With Recovery Resources
Hurricane Ike ravaged southeast Texas less than two weeks ago. The city of Houston and surrounding areas suffered unthinkable damage. People have been displaced from their homes, jobs, and livelihoods. United Way provides these citizens with the tools to get back on their feet, meet their obligations, and restart their lives. Food stamps, meals, employment opportunities, shelters, and more - the United Way of Houston is here to help. Click here for more.
Goldman & Morgan Stanley Change Banking Status
Goldman and Morgan Stanley stunned investors over the weekend when they announced plans to convert themselves into commercial banks. This, along with rapid fire stock sale, has brought in money to help steady the staggering giants. Will this trend last? How does it affect you? Click here for more.
DTV in 2009
In February 2009, all TV will go digital. This transition applies only to over-the-air broadcasts, and it will not have an impact on those with cable and satellite. Find out how you can be prepared for the switch from analog to digital. Click here for more.
Your Money
Do you have kids going to college? Are you a college student? Maintaining a reasonable budget during school is critical to keeping your finances in order throughout college and beyond. Find out your personal budget. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Express warranties at time of sale trump online digital license agreement. A New York Court has held that warranty limitations contained in an online digital license agreement that a software purchaser did not have an opportunity to see and never assented to are not binding, and do not override other express warranties made at the time of sale. That a license agreement exists is not enough to override express warranties, the court says: the purchaser must have had a chance to read its terms, else they are not binding. Click here for more.