| Volume 41 Number 9 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Did you know? - You can sue in Texas Small Claims Court for up to $10,000! In fact, you don't even need an attorney to assist you. Next time you you plan to sue, consider the real people's court. Small Claims Court is quick, informal and easy to use. In many cases, once the other person knows you know your legal rights and will assert them, they quickly try to settle the dispute. Click here for more.
Facebook & Twitter Users Beware
Do you use Facebook, Twitter, or another popular social networking site? Beware! Cyberthieves are targeting social networking sites in several new and unique ways. For example, a "friend" may send you a message with an innocent link or video. Although seemingly innocent, such links are actually sent by hackers attempting to access your account. With one simply click the thieves can get everything they want. What are these cyberthieves after? Is your account at danger? Click here for more.
How to Become Energy Efficient
October is energy awareness month. Accordingly, the US Department of Energy is encouraging people nationwide to become more energy efficient. Here are five easy tips to lower your monthly bills while also reducing your energy consumption. Click here for more.
Only 15 Vehicles Returned Under Money-Back Program
General Motors announced this week that only 15 vehicles had been returned under the automaker's money-back guarantee program. According to the guarantee, a consumer has 60 days to return the vehicle after purchase. However, General Motors offers $500 cash back as an incentive to waive the return policy. Will the guarantee help GM in the long run? Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Debt collector liable for failing to identify himself. The Eleventh Circuit held that a debt collector violated federal consumer protection law when its employees left phone messages on a debtor's answering machine without identifying that the company was in the business of collecting debts. Click here for more.