| Volume 36 Number 2 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
In Texas, it is unlawful for a business to charge more to someone who uses a credit card. On the other hand, it is legal to give a discount for someone who pays cash. Why? Credit card companies discount the amount they pay a merchant when you pay with a credit card. A store receives "more" when a customer pays cash. Giving a discount to cash customers is a way to treat both cash and credit card customers the same. Click here for more.
Attorney General Sues Credit Solutions of America
The Texas Attorney General has charged Credit Solutions of America, Inc. with conducting an unlawful scheme that defrauded Texans with financial problems. Credit Solutions purported to offer a debt settlement service that would eliminate its customers' unsecured debts in as little as three years. A state investigation revealed that the defendant failed to negotiate settlements with creditors for most accounts that entered into the program. Did you do business with Credit Solutions of America? Find out what you need to know! Click here for more.
Here Comes Your Stimulus Bonus
As part of the economic stimulus package, employees may start seeing more money in their paychecks. This week, President Obama asked that all employers adjust their payroll systems so eligible workers can start receiving the new Making Work Pay tax credit through their paychecks. If you qualify for the package, it's worth up to $400 a year for single filers and $800 for joint filers. Find out what you need to know. Click here for more.
G-20's 'Unprecedented Steps'
The Global Economy is in serious trouble. Meeting to unite for a common cause, the G-20 agreed to take unprecedented steps, including pumping $1.1 billion in to the International Monetary Fund to restore credit. Will the unprecedented steps help? Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Diet drug claims preempted by federal law. Notwithstanding the recent decision in Myeth v. Levine, a U.S. District Court in Ohio has ruled that product liability claims over the diet drug Redux are preempted by federal law. Click here for more.