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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Are you responsible for damage caused by your children? In most cases a parent is not automatically liable for things done by a child. Generally, for the parent to be responsible, it is necessary to show the parent negligently supervised the child, and that is why the damage occurred. Kids will be kids and when something goes wrong, parents are usually not responsible. Click here for more.
All Slim Fast Canned Products Under Recall
Do you drink Slim Fast brand canned drinks? If so, your product is under recall. The recall is a result of possible bacterial contamination and affects all 10 million Slim Fast products currently on the market. Click here for more.
The Best Time to Get a Job
According to a recent survey of hiring managers, January is the best time to get a job. If you're unemployed and looking for a new career, December is the time to start networking and pushing resumes. Who is hiring and how can you get a job? Click here for more.
GM Moving Forward With New CEO
Former General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson was abruptly fired last week. Ed Whitacre, Chairman and Interim CEO, knows what he wants and has already begun a massive shakeup. Marketing, management, and automobiles are all expected to receive a face lift. What can you expect from a Fritz Henderson run General Motors? Click here for more.
How to Beat Holiday Stress
The holidays can be both a relaxing and stressful time of year. If you find yourself stressed this holiday season, these five tips may help. Click here for more.
Your Money
For many jobs, the end of the year is when bonuses are distributed. How much of your bonus will you keep after income taxes? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Arbitrators determine if fees must be paid. The Fifth Circuit has ruled that the issue of whether a party must pay a $26,000 deposit prior to arbitration, and the consequences of not paying, should be resolved by the arbitrators. The court noted that, “In determining whether a dispute falls within the agreement to arbitrate, the Supreme Court has decided that, absent an agreement to the contrary, the parties intend that the arbitrator, not the courts, should decide certain procedural questions which grow out of the dispute and bear on its final disposition. Click here for more.