| Volume 42 Number 10 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Now is the time to worry about returning holiday gifts. Be careful when you make your purchase. If the store has signs that say, "no returns," or "exchange only," that becomes part of the contract and the person to whom you give the gift will be bound. Click here for more.
US Senate to Debate Health Care
The health care debate has hit fever pitch. Recently, the House narrowly passed its own health care bill. This weekend Senate democrats received 60 filibuster-proof votes to bring health care reform to the floor for debate. Health care reform is sharply split across party lines. With the $848 billion bill hitting the Senate floor for debate, will the bill make it to law? Click here for more.
11 Big Black Friday Deals
Are you planning on shopping the day after Thanksgiving? Here are eleven of the best Black Friday deals! Click here for more.
Vicks Nasal Spray Recall
After finding bacteria in a small amount of spray, Vicks is recalling 120,000 bottles of its Sinex nasal spray. Although no problems have been reported, the bacteria could be dangerous for immunocompromised consumers. Find out if your bottle is subject to recall. Click here for more.
Gift Cards: The Good & The Bad
Gift cards are popular holiday gifts. Although most people experience no problems with gift cards if they use them immediately, problems may pop-up if they wait. Be sure to ask questions! Does the gift card expire? Is there a fee for each purchase? What if the merchant goes out of business? Does the gift card have a monthly service charge? Find out everything you need to know before you purchase a gift card this holiday season. Click here for more.
JPMorgan Pulls Out of Arbitration
When you signed your credit card contract, you likely signed away your right to sue in court. Instead, the contract likely required you to resolve all disputes through mandatory binding arbitration. As part of a recent settlement, JPMorgan Chase has announced the company will no longer compel cardholders to arbitration to resolve disputes. Furthermore, JPMorgan says it will drop the arbitration provision from its contract for at least 3 1/2 years. JPMorgan follows Bank of America as the most recent creditor to pull out of arbitration. Will more banks follow? Click here for more.
Your Money
What option is best for estate planning? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Government liable for Hurricane Katrina damage. A U.S. District Court in Louisiana held that the federal government is liable for damage suffered by five property owners when a system of levees failed during Hurricane Katrina. Click here for more.