| Volume 60 Number 11 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Avoid counterfeit check schemes. Don't ever cash a check for someone and forward them cash or a personal check. Odds are their check will bounce, and you will be out the cash. Click here for more.
AT&T Merger to Face Scrutiny From NY AG
The $39 billion AT&T / T-Mobile merger will be facing scrutiny from a new set of eyes after New York authorities revealed they will conduct a "thorough review" of the T-Mobile purchase. State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said his team will looking into any "anti-competitive" impact the merger will have on the market. Will the merger face scrutiny in other states as well? How will AT&T respond? Click here for more.
Avoid Spring Travel Scams
Planning a Spring trip? Some students are still planning for Spring Break and families are ready to enjoy the warm beach weather. When the warm weather arrives, people are ready to travel. But be careful! Scammers are offering "great travel deals" and walking away with the money. Take a look at these "scam" red flags before you pay for your trip. Click here for more.
MySpace Loses 10 Million Users In a Month
MySpace is dying a slow, painful death. With Facebook's rise in popularity and market dominance, once-popular MySpace is hanging on by a thread. Last year, the company lost 50 million users. Last month alone, MySpace lost 10 million users. At one time the most popular social networking site on the internet, experts predict MySpace will collapse before the end of the year. Do you still use MySpace? Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Bankruptcy repayment plan has minimum duration. The Sixth Circuit held that a Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan involving "above median" debtors could not be approved without providing for the payment of unsecured claims for a minimum period of 60 months, the 6th Circuit has ruled. Click here for more.