| Volume 59 Number 6 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Do you have reason to believe your personal information has been compromised? If you think you may become a victim of identity theft, put in a fraud alert with the credit bureau. Federal law requires that the credit bureau keep this alert on your file for 90 days. To learn more about preventing identity theft, Click here for more.
Recall: Alcohol Pads Linked to Bacteria
Triad Group has issued a voluntary recall of its alcohol swabs after a two-year old child contracted meningitis from the tainted product. According to reports, the swabs are contaminated with bacillus cereus, a life threatening bacteria. Other consumers, including MS and diabetes patients, have complained of rashes and infections at injection sites after using the swabs. The alcohol swabs are used in hospitals, included in some injection kits, and sold as a stand-alone product at most retail outlets. In addition to its own brand name products, Triad also produces alcohol swabs for CVS and Walgreens. For more information on the recall, Click here for more.
Fed to Investigate Texas Blackouts
Earlier this month, Texas State officials authorized rolling blackouts throughout the state, leaving many Texans without power. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has since launched an investigation to find out exactly what happened in Texas, and how to prevent it from happening in the future. The Commission has the authority to investigate coal-powered and natural gas systems. Click here for more.
Clothing Prices on the Rise
Clothing prices are expected to climb 10% in the coming months. The economy is slowly recovering and the demand for clothing is on the rise. In addition to an increase in demand, the cost of labor and materials is also on the rise. Companies from Walmart to Saks will feel the pressure, but smaller stores will feel the greatest vulnerability, especially when negotiating contracts. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Lawyers may advertise past success. The Fifth Circuit held that a state disciplinary rule prohibiting lawyers from advertising their past litigation successes impermissibly infringes on freedom of speech. Click here for more.