| Volume 36 Number 12 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Most credit card agreements give the credit card company the right to change terms, including the interest rate, at any time. Be cautious of any low introductory rate of interest, and read all the small print in your agreement. Read everything very carefully before you apply. Click here for more.
Official CDC Swine Flu Website
Looking for the most up-to-date information about the swine flu? The Center for Disease Control has you covered. This website is updated frequently and contains valuable information about how to protect yourself and number of cases by state. Click here for more.
Tips for Choosing the Best Credit Card
When shopping for the perfect credit card, consumers compare interest rates, minimum payments, rewards programs, and additional fees. However, most consumers fail to read the fine print. Find out what credit card companies must disclose, and how to navigate the terms of agreement. Click here for more.
Consumer Confidence Gets a Big Boost
With indicators suggesting the economy is at or near rock bottom, consumer confidence rose to its highest level of the year. The Conference Board's sentiment index reached 39.2 this month, the highest reading since November 2008. What does this mean for the economy? Click here for more.
Chrysler Reaches Deal With Creditors
The Treasury Department has reached a preliminary deal with Chrysler's unsecured creditors. Under the proposed agreement, Chrysler would pay off $2 billion of the $6.9 billion in unsecured debt. Will the plan help Chrysler avoid bankruptcy? Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Intentional injury exclusion requires intentional damage, not just intentional conduct. A high-speed police chase resulting in a traffic accident sparked a personal-injury lawsuit against the fleeing driver by the family injured in the crash. The Texas Supreme Court held that the insurer did not establish as a matter of law that its insured intentionally caused the family's injuries. The exclusion requires intentional damage, not just intentional conduct. Click here for more.