| Volume 55 Number 7 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
As a general rule, a business is not liable for a slip and fall injury simply because it owns the property where the injury occurred. For the business to be responsible the injured person must show the business was "negligent" and that is why the injury happened. For example, if the business knew there was a slippery spot on the floor and did not take reasonable steps to clean it up, it would be liable to a customer who was injured as a result of its negligence. Click here for more.
Square Application Helps Small Business Accept Credit Cards
Do you have a small business? Are you an independent artist or musician? If so, there is a new way for your to get paid! Square is an application for the iPhone and iPad that allows you to accept credit cards instead of cash. Square provides the card reader for free and charges less than 3% plus 15 cents for each transaction. If you run a small business, you've likely grown accustomed to contracts, monthly fees, card reader costs, minimum monthly fees, and variable card fees. Is Square right for you? Click here for more.
America's Most Stolen Products
Shoplifting makes prices higher for everyone. Stores must provide security and must account for the cost of products that get past security on the way out the store. What are the shoplifters stealing? It may surprise you. Hipster books, Prilosec, alcohol, razors, and baby formula are among the most stolen retail products. To view the list, Click here for more.
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Which is right for you? A new or used car? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Federal law preempts airline customers travel certificate suit. An airline customer sued on an expired gift certificate, arguing that state law prohibited the sale of certificates with an expiration date. The California Court of Appeals held that the Airline Deregulation Act preempts the state law prohibiting gift certificates with expiration dates. Click here for more.