| Volume 60 Number 10 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
On Saturday, April 2, hundreds of consumers will again convene on the University of Houston Law Center for a morning of free legal classes. Have you ever had a family law, wills, or landlord/tenant question? Are you being harassed by a debt collector, stuck with a lemon or interested in starting a business? These are just some of the legal topics taught at the People’s Law School! The People's Law School is a free program focused on sharing information with the public about their legal rights and the role these rights play in their daily lives. More than 50,000 people have attended classes at the People’s Law School, taught by volunteer judges, lawyers and law professors. To register for the People’s Law School, Click here for more.
USPS to Offer Employee Buyout
In order to cut costs and save money in the long run, the United States Postal Service will be offering 7,500 employees a $20,000 buyout. To read about the struggling agency and employee buyout initiative, Click here for more.
Banks Increase ATM Fees
In order to compensate for revenue lost from new federal regulations that limit the amount they can charge on overdrafts, many banks are implementing higher ATM fees. In some states, Chase is testing a new $5 fee. Other companies are eliminating rewards programs. Is your ATM fee on the rise? Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Consumer’s deceptive trade practices award dischargeable in bankruptcy. The Seventh Circuit held that a home improvement contractor could discharge in his bankruptcy case a state court judgment for deceptive trade practices. The court found that the Bankruptcy Act’s fraud exception did not apply because the evidence did not establish that the debtor acted with the requisite intent to deceive or defraud. Click here for more.