| Volume 41 Number 8 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Always use a credit card when shopping online or by mail. Federal law allows you to refuse to pay the credit card bill if the goods are never delivered. Click here for more.
Official H1N1 "Swine Flu" Information
Experts anticipate the resurgence of the swine flu to be extreme. With thousands of cases already appearing in every state, and no vaccine yet available to the public, it is important for the public to exercise caution. The Center for Disease Control maintains the "official" website for information regarding the H1N1 virus. Stay up to date, find out how to protect yourself, and find out how to battle the virus if you've been infected. Click here for more.
Obama Defends Consumer Protection Agency
If you've ever taken out a loan, you've probably had to sign documents you didn't fully understand. Specifically, lenders are notorious for lining financial agreements with terms that significantly impair consumer rights. Until now, there has been little oversight of the lending industry. However, after a credit and foreclosure crisis, the Obama administration created a new consumer protection agency aimed at financial sector oversight. As a result, financial industry lobbyist went on the offensive to destroy the new agency. Now, President Obama is retaking the offensive and fighting back for consumer rights. How will the new Consumer Financial Protection Agency help you? Click here for more.
Trade In Your Old Electronics for Cash
Do you have any old electronics laying around in a drawer? If you have an old iPod or computer, you may have an opportunity to line your pockets with some money. A company called Gazelle is paying consumers hundreds of dollars each for their used electronics. Find out how you can take advantage of this unique program! Click here for more.
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Do you need a new credit card? Which one is right for you? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Texas attorney’s fees provision requires party to “gain something.” Chapter 38 of the Texas Civil and Practices Code provides for the award of attorney’s fees to a prevailing party in a breach of contract suit. The Texas Supreme Court held that to “prevail” a "party must (1) prevail on a cause of action for which attorney's fees are recoverable, and (2) recover damages." Click here for more.