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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
In Texas, a tenant who moves into an apartment is entitled to a working smoke detector, a peephole in the front door, and proper security on all doors and windows, including a dead bolt on the front door. Click here for more.
Congress Finalizes $19 Billion Bank Tax
United States lawmakers have finalized a bill that will impose a $19 billion tax on financial institutions. Other countries, including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, also moved ahead with plans to impose new taxes. For the United States, the tax is part of a sweeping Wall Street reform package aimed at protecting consumers and monitoring financial institutions. What is the global impact of the financial reform legislation? Click here for more.
Recall: Spinach, Lobster, Beef, & Pet Food
If you're planning to have a Summer picnic or grill-out, you might want to pay close attention to the labels on your meats and veggies. According to a recent recall report, nearly 40,000 pounds of ground beef may be infected with E. Coli, various brands of spinach may be infected with Listeria monocytogenes, some canned and frozen beef products are contaminated with the animal drug Ivermectin, and certain frozen lobster is infected with Listeria monocytogenes. To make matters worse, your dog could get sick too. Natural Balance Pet Foods Sweet Potato & Chicken dry dog food and United Pet Group's Pro-Pet adult vitamin may be infected with salmonella. For a detailed list of recalled products, locations, and what to do, Click here for more.
Hurricane Season Preparedness Guide
Hurricane season is here! If you live close to the coastline, you need to be prepared. Have you secured your home? Have you created a disaster supply kit? Do you have a family plan? Do you have a plan for your pet? The National Hurricane Center has you covered! Click here for more.
Your Money
Will you save by refinancing your mortgage? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Arbitration agreement with choice of law clause is unconscionable. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California refused to send a claim to arbitration based on a finding that the arbitration agreement was unconscionable under California law. The contract contained a Texas choice of law clause that the court also found unenforceable. Click here for more.