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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Writing a post-dated check is a good idea when you don't have the money in the bank but will soon, right? Wrong! As a general rule a post-dated check may be paid by your bank at anytime. My advice: do not write a post-dated check if you don't have the money in the bank. Click here for more.
Regulators Probe Google Privacy Breach
The Federal Trade Commission is looking into actions taken by Google to plant an Internet tracking "cookie" into Apple's Web browser (Safari) without user consent. The FTC is trying to determine whether the "cookies" allowed Google to extract enough information to target advertising at users of Apple's Safari and whether it violated consumer consent rules. Do you have an Apple computer? Is Google tracking your Internet activity without your consent? Click here for more.
Antibiotic Abuse - More Deadly Bacteria
If your doctor prescribes antibiotics, do you ever stop taking the medication before your course is complete? When you get sick, do you immediately request antibiotics? If so, you're not alone. According to the World Health Organization, antibiotic abuse and misuse has become so widespread that our front line of antibiotics (drugs like amoxicillin and cephalexin) simply aren't working like they once did. Why? The flood of antibiotics has mutated the once-easily-defeated bacteria into drug-resistant super germs. For patients infected by the drug-resistant bacteria, the mortality rate has risen to 50%. As antibiotics continue to lose their effectiveness, hospital procedures can turn from routine to deadly. Although there are some replacement treatments, most are toxic and very expensive. What does a world without antibiotics look like? Click here for more.
How to Get Free Tax Help From the IRS
The IRS tax filing deadline is Tuesday, April 17, 2012. With less than one month to go, its time to start gathering your tax forms, spreadsheets, and receipts. If you're having trouble understanding the complicated IRS tax forms and rules, the IRS is providing free tax help to a large segment of the population. Do you qualify? Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Arbitration clause in student loan agreement is enforceable. The Ninth Circuit held that an arbitration clause in student’s loan agreement is enforceable. The court found that a student’s fraud claim against the lender was subject to an arbitration clause in its loan agreements. Click here for more.