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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Texas has a lemon law. It applies to new cars, and gives you substantial legal rights against the manufacturer. A car is a lemon if it has been in the shop four or more times for the same problems, or two or more times if the problem is a safety defect. Click here for more.
Fed Chairman Says Economy Stabalizing
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has said the economy is starting to show signs of stabilizing. Despite some positive signs, Chairman Bernanke suggests recovery will be sluggish. Furthermore, the housing and labor markets haven't caught on yet. Other experts suggest current economic data indicates a worsening recession. Who is right? Click here for more.
Protecting Children on Social Networking Sites
Social networking can be very dangerous for children. From privacy safety to physical safety, there are several steps to take to protect your children from the potential dangers associated with social networking sites. Check out these eight ways to protect your children on social networks. Click here for more.
Small Claims Court - The People's Court
Does someone owe you money? Do you have a valid legal claim against a person or company? Small claims court may be the right for you. In small claims court, a consumer can sue for up to $10,000. Small claims court is informal and uncomplicated. Most people who appear in small claims court don't use an attorney. Find out everything you need to know about the People's Court. Click here for more.
Texas AG Lauches Cyber Safety Video
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has launched a video project that teaches children and parents about online safety. To find out about the video project, Click here for more.
Your Money
Wonder if you have enough equity to quality for the best rates? Try this loan to value ratio calculator! Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Arbitration judicial proceeding privilege does not shield debt collector from liability. A California Court of Appeal has held that arbitrations before the National Arbitration Forum (NAF) do not shield debt collectors from liability for violating consumers' rights. The court reviewed decisions discussing the privilege when applied to debt collection violations, concluding, "We agree with the majority of these cases that the privilege cannot be used to shield violations of the Act." Click here for more.