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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
In Texas, your landlord must supply you with a working smoke detector. But from that point on, it is up to you to change the battery. Click here for more.
Nestle Find E. Coli in Toll House Cookie Dough
Nestle has shut down production of its Toll House refrigerated cookie dough. Samples of the dough taken from the manufacturing plant included the dangerous bacteria E coli 0157:H7. None of the batches were sent out to stores. How will Nestle address the problem? When will production resume? Click here for more.
Government Introduces Stricter Mortgage Standards
It's going to be harder to receive a government-backed mortgage. The Federal Housing Administration will implement stricter standards, including larger down payments for those with weak credit ratings. The agency issued a third of new mortgages in 2009. What does this change mean for new home buyers? Click here for more.
Domino's Changes Recipe to Please Consumers
Have you seen the new Domino's commercials? In response to critical reviews from consumers nationwide, Domino's has decided to replace its old pizza with a brand new pie. Did you like the old Domino's recipe? It is gone for good. Pizza lovers can thank consumer demand for Domino's changes. How did consumers get Domino's to reinvent a 50-year-old pizza? Click here for more.
House Expected to Reject Senate Health Care
When Senate democrats lost their 60 - 40 advantage on Tuesday night, the health care game completely changed. With the election of a republican Massachusetts senator, Senate democrats no longer have a filibuster proof majority. With health care still on the table, it is now up to the House of Representatives to pass the Senate's original version of health care reform to avoid a new Senate vote. However, reports have surfaced that the House will not pass the Senate's version of the bill. Is health care reform dead? Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
ERISA preempts state insurance regulation. The Tenth Circuit held that Federal law preempts a state regulation that restricts the discretion that insurance companies have in denying claims brought under employee benefit plans. Click here for more.