| Volume 59 Number 10 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
You can sue in Texas Small Claims Court for up to $10,000 and you do not need an attorney to assist you. Next time you have a dispute, consider the real people's court. Small Claims Court is quick, informal and easy to use. In many cases, once the other person knows you know your legal rights and will assert them, they quickly try to settle the dispute. Click here for more.
CR Tests Products in TV Commercials
Have you ever wondered if the products advertised in late night TV ads actually hold up to claims companies make about them? Consumer Reports put the claims to the test and then discussed the results on The Morning Show. To see if the products passed or failed, Click here for more.
Threat: New Wi-Fi Hacking Tools
It no longer takes a sophisticated computer hacker to access your computer remotely. Using a new, simply hacking tool, anyone using the same network can watch what you're doing. In fact, they can even assume your online identity. The new program has website administrators scrambling to bulk up protections. By using the program, a hacker can immediately access your Facebook, Twitter, eBay, Amazon, or any other password-protected account you have running. The only sites that are safe are those that use cryptographic protocol Transport Layer Security, which most sites do not employ. Do you frequently use unsecured wireless networks? This article may make you think twice. Click here for more.
Consumers Fear 'Catastrophic' Market Crash
The stock market is at a two year high, yet many investors are worried about a catastrophic market crash. A fundamental lack of trust is the primary reason for the concern, in addition to the numerous bank failures over the past few years. If investors tighten their wallets, others may follow. The Flash Crash Advisory Commission is working on a plan to bring the individual investor back into a market, but it is clear that consumer confidence needs to grow first. To read the Flash Crash Advisory Commission recommendations, Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Supreme Court holds vaccine suit is preempted. The United States Supreme Court held that the Federal Vaccine Act preempts defect claims brought by a plaintiff who alleged that she suffered injuries as a result of receiving a diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine as a child. Click here for more.