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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Federal law prohibits a debt collector from calling you at work, but only after he knows your employer prohibits such calls. If a debt collector calls you at work, let him know that your employer does not allow such calls and that you assume he will never call again. If the debt collector calls back, he has violated federal law and you could be entitled to a penalty of up to $1,000. Click here for more.
Comcast Buys 51% of NBC Universal
Comcast and General Electric have entered in to a $37 billion joint venture that gives Comcast 51% ownership of CNBC, Bravo, MSNBC, and NBC broadcast and stations. Comcast plans to merge $7.25 billion in cable channels with NBC Universal. Commentators suggest some major changes are on the way. Will NBC be renamed? Why is there strong opposition to the deal? Click here for more.
Send Large Files For Free
Sending large files to friends and family can be difficult. Most email providers limit file size to about twenty megabytes. Some sites provide file hosting, but require consumers to read through numerous ads and provide personal information. A new site, called WeTransfer, changes everything. With WeTransfer, you can send up to two gigabytes to up to 20 email addresses without entering CAPTCHA or personal information (beyond an email address). Uploaded files remain available for two weeks. Click here for more.
Senate Casts First Votes on Health Care
Health care reform continues to take shape before the United States Senate. On Thursday, the Senate approved an amendment to safeguard coverage of mammograms and preventive screening tests for women. The vote came after days of heated exchanges and debate between republicans and democrats. What do these changes mean? Are there more changes to come? Click here for more.
Great Prices Still Available for Consumers
Did you miss out on a great Black Friday bargain? Consumer Reports shows you how you can still take advantage of low prices on televisions and other popular electronics. Click here for more.
Your Money
The best way to start saving money quickly is to reduce your current spending. Most consumers eat out multiple times a week. How much money could you save if you stopped eating out for lunch? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Release signed by injured skier enforceable. The Eighth Circuit held that a release signed by a skier precluding him from pursuing a personal injury claim against a ski resort is enforceable under Minnesota law. Click here for more.