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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Starting a new business can be risky, and the type of business determines your individual liability. If you run a business in your own name, or as a partnership, you are responsible for all the liabilities of the business. To protect yourself, consider operating the business as a corporation or limited liability company. An attorney can help you make the right choice. Click here for more.
Six Flags Files for Bankruptcy
Amusement park giant, Six Flags, has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, seeking to reorganize and shed $1.8 billion of debt. Earlier plans to negotiate with creditors failed. What does the bankruptcy filing mean for the future of Six Flags? Click here for more.
Windows 7 - Hope For a Second Chance
After the failure known as Vista, many former Microsoft loyalists want to stay as far away from Microsoft operating systems as possible. Microsoft, however, is hoping for a second chance. With the forthcoming release of Windows 7, Microsoft hopes to attract customers back that were turned off by the Vista venture (note: a beta of Windows 7 is already available online). Does Microsoft have a chance? Click here for more.
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Junk fax suit can be brought in state court. The Oklahoma Supreme Curt has held that consumers who received junk faxes can sue for violations of federal consumer protection law in state court, the Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled. Click here for more.