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A landlord has an obligation to change the locks on your doors whenever you request it. You may be charged the cost of making the change, but no additional fees. Click here for more.
Allergan Sues FDA over Ban on Botox
The FDA has banned off-label marketing of the drug Botox. Allergan, the company that makes Botox, is suing the FDA claiming the ban represents a violation of free speech. Botox, traditionally used to smooth wrinkles, can also be effectively used treat a variety of muscle disorders. How will the ban affect physicians and patients battling muscle disorders? Does the lawsuit have a chance? Click here for more.
47% to Pay Nothing in Income Tax
Did you know that 47% of households pay nothing in federal income tax? The majority of households that make up to $30,000 generally owe no taxes. Additionally, half of the households making between $30,000 and $40,000 will owe nothing. An impressive 22% of those that make between $50,000 and $75,000 will likewise avoid any federal tax liability. How do so many households avoid paying federal tax? Is the current system sustainable in the long run? Click here for more.
Lead Paint Ban: Target Fined $600,000
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, between May 2006 and August 2007, Target sold toys with paint and surface coatings that exceeded the legal threshold for lead. As a result, Target has agreed to pay $600,000 civil penalty for violating the federal lead paint ban. To read the press release and see pictures of the toys named in the complaint, Click here for more.
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Is your spouse considering going back to work? After higher taxes and work-related expenses, it may not make financial sense. Is it worth it? Try this calculator! Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Bankruptcy doesn't bar sexual assault claims. The Seventh Circuit held that a doctor's bankruptcy discharge did not bar sexual assault claims brought by two patients who alleged he had molested them while they were under his care. The court noted that the claims were timely, and that the bankruptcy court committed no error in finding that Tidwell and Sterling-Ahlla received insufficient notice of Smith’s petition to have compelled them to take action to preserve their rights before the bar date and before Smith was discharged. Click here for more.