| Volume 41 Number 5 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
The law allows you to get a free copy of your credit report from each of the three credit bureaus, once a year. Spread your requests out and get one report every four months. That way you can stay current and prevent or catch any identity theft early. There is only one truly free site - Click here for more.
How to Prevent Car Theft
Nearly one million cars were stolen last year. Despite the staggering number, many of the thefts could have been prevented with a few simple precautions. Find out how to keep your car away from thieves. Click here for more.
GM Offers Money Back Guarantee
After emerging from bankruptcy, General Motors is still looking for innovative ways to spark sales. In order to stimulate business, GM recently announced a plan to offer a 60 day money-back guarantee on new car purchases. Auto experts suggest that the new crop of GM automobiles is pretty impressive. Will the new guarantee help or hurt the company? How has GM changed for the better? Click here for more.
Texas Compensation to Victims of Crime Fund
Since 1979, the Texas Attorney General's office has distributed more than $1 billion in financial assistance to crime victims and their families. Have you been the victim of a crime? Find out more about crime victims’ compensation application process. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Award of contractual attorney’s fees to prevailing party requires party must “gain something.” The Texas Supreme Court agreed with the with the United States Supreme Court, which held that to prevail, a claimant must obtain actual and meaningful relief, something that materially alters the parties' legal relationship. The Texas court held that "a client must gain something before attorney's fees can be awarded." Click here for more.