| Volume 33 Number 9 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Federal law prohibits a debt collector from calling you at work, but only after he knows your employer prohibits such calls. If a debt collector calls you at work, let him know that your employer does not allow such calls and that you assume he will never call again. If the debt collector calls back, he is violated federal law and you could be entitled to a penalty of up to $1,000. Click here for more.
Comparing the New Tax Plans
Along with the new economic stimulus plan comes a redesigned tax plan. The two major versions, one from the House and one from the Senate, mirror each other in many ways. However, in some instances, like help for the unemployed, the price tags become very different. Size up the two tax plans and see which one you would prefer. Click here for more.
Credit Card Holders Exposed to Fraud
Be sure to check your monthly credit card statements! Heartland Payment Systems, which processes electronic payments for more than 250,000 businesses, says a data breach might have compromised millions of credit and debit card transactions. It what may be a massive cyber scam, an investigation revealed a malicious software that compromised data in the Heartland network. Is your credit card safe? Click here for more.
A Guide for Self Employment
Recently lost your job? Feel under-paid? Under-appreciated? Business Week has created a guide to help you achieve success through self employment. Determine your goals, evaluate your health care options, and learn how to network with the best. If you're ready to go out on your own, this guide will help you make the first critical steps. Click here for more.
Update: Peanut Butter Recall
Dog food, generic brand peanut butter products, and famous brand name peanut butter snacks have been added to the growing list of recalls. The salmonella contamination at the Peanut Corporation plant has resulted in an overwhelming recall of consumer products. Stay up to date with the latest list of potentially dangerous products. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Bankrupt debtor personally liable for debt. The Fifth Circuit has held that a bankrupt debtor is personally liable for non-dischargeable debt arising out of misrepresentations that benefitted his company. The court found he was personally liable for the debt under Texas common law, which holds a corporate agent liable for his misrepresentations made on behalf of the corporation. Click here for more.