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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
When shopping be sure to keep an eye on the register. Don't assume that just because a product is scanned, the amount is correct. Scanners are not always properly programmed to include sales and special deals, and often make errors. Click here for more.
Gulf Oil Spill: The Legal Battle
Who will pay damages? How did it happen? How can it be prevented? These are some of the questions federal investigators have been asking key employees representing BP, Transocean, and Halliburton. As investigators continue to search for answers, attorneys for the three companies are only focused on one - who will pay? Click here for more.
United & Continental Cleared to Merge
The United States Justice Department has closed an investigation on the merger of United and Continental, clearing way for the two companies to combine. The merger prompted an antitrust probe that was ultimately closed after an agreement to transfer takeoff and landing rights. The merger of United and Continental will create the largest airline in the country, surpassing Delta Airlines. What does the merger mean for you? Click here for more.
Federal Reserve Ready to Act
The Federal Reserve is ready to take action to save the economy if it continues to degenerate. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the Federal Reserve will make a large purchase of securities in order to prevent disaster. Although experts insist growth should pick up by early next year, the fear of deflation could push the Federal Reserve to make the unusual move. Will the economy rebound? Or, is another deep recession on the horizon? Click here for more.
Your Money
How much of your bonus do you keep after taxes? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Wrongful death claimants are bound by a patient’s arbitration agreement with his doctor. The plaintiff’s husband died after receiving treatment from the defendant for a fractured hip. The plaintiff and her adult children sued the defendant for medical malpractice and wrongful death. The California Supreme Court ruled that the plaintiff and her children were bound by the arbitration clause, despite not being signatories to the agreement. Click here for more.