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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 has violated federal law and you could be entitled to a penalty of up to $1,000. Click here for more.
Texas Residential Construction Commission Dies
The Texas Residential Construction Commission has long been regarded as a detriment to consumers in Texas. This week, the legislative session came to an end without any act to save the commission from the state's Sunset process. The 5-year-old commission long has been accused of offering more protections for builders than it does for homeowners. Now, these same laws will end on September 1, 2009, with another year granted to winding down operations. How will the closing of the Texas Residential Construction Commission, and elimination of the entire act creating the commission, help Texas consumers? Click here for more.
Hurricane Season Has Begun
Hurricane season has begun! Find out everything you need to know about the 2009 hurricane season. From safety tips to the schedule name list, the National Hurricane Center has you covered. Click here for more.
Walmart to Add 22,000 Jobs
Most companies continue to cut jobs. Walmart, however, will be adding 22,000 new positions in the next year. Walmart does not allow employees to unionize, and are often criticized for paying low salaries to employees. However, after a long a deep recession, Walmart is one of few companies to refrain from eliminating positions. How do they do it? Click here for more.
World's Cheapest Car Coming to US
Within the next two years, Tata Motors plans to introduce the world's cheapest car to the United States. The Nano, which costs $2,300, is a no-frills, four-seater car that gets up to 65 miles per gallon. Click here for more.
Your Money
How do return rates affect my retirement income? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Supreme Court rules on ID theft law. The United States Supreme Court has held that a federal "aggravated identity theft" statute that adds two years to the sentence of someone who uses false identity documents in commission of another crime requires proof that the offender knew the information belonged to another person. Click here for more.