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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
An Advanced Directive, commonly called a "living will" gives you the right to make your own decisions regarding whether to die a natural death or be kept alive by artificial means after being diagnosed with a terminal condition. For a free copy, Click here for more.
GM Pontiac Brand to Be Eliminated
As part of the continuing process of streamlining operations, GM has made the decision to eliminate the Pontiac brand. Once regarded as a gem in the GM division, Pontiac has suffered in recent years. Do you own a Pontiac? What does this mean for the future of GM / Pontiac dealers? Click here for more.
US Declares Swine Flu Emergency
Global cases of the swine flu continue to pop-up. Accordingly, airlines, the military, and billions of citizens around the world are taking necessary precautions. Global leaders insist it is not a time to panic. Will the outbreak continue? Click here for more.
Obama Pledges Credit Card Protections
This week, President Obama announced his support of a credit-card law that eliminates the tricky fine print, sudden rate increases and ridiculous late fees. There are new laws already slated to take effect next year, but both the House and Senate are taking steps to expand protections for consumers. In order to prevent a contraction of available credit, lawmakers will have to carefully balance consumer protections with successful business models. What could the new laws do for you? Click here for more.
DTV Made Easy
Having trouble preparing for the DTV transition? Download this guide to make the transition seamless. Click here for more.
Your Money
Is debt consolidation right for you? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
University's failure to provide transcript violates automatic stay. In an interesting case, the Seventh Circuit has held that a university's refusal to provide a transcript to a student debtor who owed tuition was a violation of the automatic stay. Click here for more.