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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Do you purchase drugs online? If you do, you may have received a call from someone saying he is a DEA agent, and you are going to jail. Don't panic. This is a scam and you should avoid it. To read everything you need to know, Click here for more.
Windows XP to Retire April 8, 2014
Do you still use Windows XP? The Microsoft operating system remains very popular among computer users. Despite its popularity, Microsoft plans to halt security updates for the XP operating system. Microsoft has notified Windows XP users that the operating system will retire on April 8, 2014, in hopes that users will use the time to make the switch to one of the newer Microsoft operating systems. Although Microsoft XP first shipped in 2001, it still remains more popular than Windows Vista and Windows 7. Click here for more.
Cable TV Bills Rising By 6% Per Year
According to a consumer market research company, consumers can expect to pay an average of $200 for basic cable by 2020. As it stands, consumers pay an average of $86 per month with rates increasing by 6% annually. How has the introduction of video-on-demand services affected the market for cable television? Click here for more.
Dental X-Rays Increase Risk for Tumors
According to a recent study, dental X-rays could double a patient's risk of developing a brain tumor. Although the results of the study are frightening, those who conducted the study are urging people not to overreact. Instead, use the opportunity to
have a conversation with your dentist about the need for X-rays. The type of tumor in question, meningioma, is usually not malignant. However, it can cause serious problems. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Stubhub cannot be sued for ticket scalping. The North Carolina Court of Appeals has ruled that federal law immunizes StubHub from a state lawsuit alleging that the online ticket company engaged in unfair or deceptive trade practices by scalping tickets. Relying on the immunity provided by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (47 U.S.C. § 230), the court noted, “there have been approximately 300 reported decisions addressing immunity claims advanced under 47 U.S.C. § 230 in the lower federal and state courts. All but a handful of these decisions find that the website is entitled to immunity from liability.” Click here for more.