| Volume 68 Number 12 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
If you want the right to die a natural death, you should fill out a Texas "Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogate," commonly known as a living will. Be sure to have it properly witnessed by two people over the age of eighteen. For a copy of the form, Click here for more.
10 Ways to Prevent ID Theft During Holidays
The holiday season is the perfect time of year for criminals and hackers to steal your money, or even your identity. As you embark on your quest to get the perfect holiday gifts, online in or retail stores, be sure to take special care of your personal information. The Consumer Federation of America has released a list of 10 tips for having an ID theft-free holiday season. To view the list, Click here for more.
7 Ways to Boost Your Immune System
The holidays can be very taxing on your immune system. Although bugs are in the air and large crowds are out in stores, you don't need to worry. There are some steps you can take to boost your immune system without medication. Increasing your consumption of lean protein, fruits, veggies, and vitamin D are just some of the ways to naturally boost your immune system. A short walk and reducing your alcohol consumption can also work wonders. What can you do to boost your immune system before the holiday season hits overdrive? Click here for more.
Telemarketer Abuse Statute Confounds Supreme Court
According to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, The Telephone Consumer Protection Act is the "strangest" statute he has ever seen. In a case before the court, Mims v. Arrow Financial Services, the Supreme Court is to answer the question of whether plaintiffs may file in both state and federal court. The seemingly simple question is actually quite complex, mainly because of ambiguous wording in the statute and potential conflicts between state and federal law. According to Justice Kagan, "the default position seems to be federal courts have jurisdiction over federal questions." Justice Sotomayor asked, "why even bother passing a federal law if it was going to give states the option to protect against this kind of conduct alone?" What do the other members of the court think? What do you think? Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Bankruptcy debtor can avoid liens to stop foreclosure. The Eighth Circuit held that Chapter 7 debtors could avoid judicial liens on their homestead property in order to prevent a bank from continuing foreclosure proceedings. Click here for more.