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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
The next session of the People’s Law School will be Saturday, October 2nd. As usual, space is limited so register early at http://www.peopleslawyer.net Click here for more.
Hyundai Recalls 139,500 Sonatas
Hyundai has announced the recall of 139,000 Sonatas after finding that a manufacturing defect may cause drivers to lose control of the vehicle. The steering problem affects 2011 models built between December 11, 2009 and September 10, 2010. Is your Hyundai subject to recall? Click here for more.
HDTV Prices to Plunge for Holidays
If you're in the market for a new television, you may want to hold out for the holidays to make the purchase. According to research conducted by DisplaySearch, LCD TV prices are expected to reach levels 12% or more below the 2009 values. On Black Friday, even more dramatic savings can be expected. For example, a 32" LCD TV selling for $374 today is expected to sell for $199 on Black Friday. Five years ago, a comparable TV would have sold for nearly $1,600. Demand for flat-screen televisions have been low, resulting in massive inventory gap piles and oversupply during the first nine months of 2010. How much can you save on a new HDTV this holiday season? Click here for more.
FDA Won't Require Label for Genetically Modified Salmon
The Food and Drug Administration is considering whether to approve genetically modified salmon for public consumption. The Atlantic salmon was genetically modified to grow twice as fast as the natural (unmodified) alternative. If the FDA decides to approve the salmon for sale, it will be the first time a genetically modified animal has been approved for human consumption. If the salmon is approved, the FDA will not require a special label because the genetically modified salmon it is not "materially" different from other salmon. Would you eat genetically modified salmon? Without a label, how would you know? Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Income of separated spouses combined in bankruptcy. The Eighth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel held that spouses who filed a joint bankruptcy petition while separated must combine their incomes for the purpose of determining the "applicable commitment period" for repaying creditors. Click here for more.