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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Are you responsible for damage caused by your children? In most cases a parent is not automatically liable for things done by a child. Generally, for the parent to be responsible, it is necessary to show the parent negligently supervised the child, and that is why the damage occurred. Kids will be kids and when something goes wrong, parents are usually not responsible. Click here for more.
DTV Transition - One Week to Go
In less than a week, the digital television transition will be complete. In order to watch TV, your TV must be able to pick up digital signals. Find out everything you need to know about the digital TV transition! Click here for more.
Chrysler-Fiat to Supreme Court
An appeals court has upheld Chrysler's plan to exit bankruptcy. However, a group of Indiana pension funds are seeking to block the deal, asking the Supreme Court for a stay in the sale to Fiat. The decision rests in the hands of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. If she chooses, she can defer to the majority of the court. According to reports, a decision will come sometime on Monday. Will Chrysler make it out of bankruptcy as expected? Click here for more.
Bank of America Announces New Board
The United States government encouraged Bank of America to bolster it's internal governance after receiving significant federal assistance. In response, Bank of America appointed four outside directors with banking and financial expertise. Two of the new directors are former regulators, while the other two held executive positions with other companies. Will the move satisfy the government? Click here for more.
Luxury Vacations for Less
Looking for a nice family vacation, a beach retreat, or a big city escape? Luxury hotel prices are rarely this low, and overall travel expenses are 30% to 50% less expensive than a year ago. Find out how to plan a luxury get-away, while saving money. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Electronic transfer case not time-barred. The Sixth Circuit has held that the one year statute of limitations under the Electronic Funds Transfer Act begins when the first recurring transfer takes place, not when the plaintiff arranges it. This statute covers a wide range of electronic money transfers—from ATM withdrawals and debit-card payments to banking by phone—and subjects them to a litany of procedural requirements designed to protect consumers from transactions made in error or without their consent. Click here for more.