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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
In Texas, it is unlawful for a business to charge more to someone who uses a credit card. On the other hand, it is legal to give a discount for someone who pays cash. Why? Credit card companies discount the amount they pay a merchant when you pay with a credit card. A store receives "more" when a customer pays cash. Giving a discount to cash customers is a way to treat both cash and credit card customers the same. Click here for more.
July 9, 2012 - Internet "Doomsday"
Your computer could be infected with the DNSChanger malware and you wouldn't even know it. If your computer is infected, you won't be able to access the Internet starting July 9. The maleware puts both PC and Mac users at risk and experts at Trend Micro are calling it the "biggest cybercriminal takedown in history." Even though the maleware is strong enough to bypass your own anti-virus software, you can still find out if your computer is infected. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has created a site to help! Click here for more.
Recall: Dog Food Salmonella Contamination
According to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Diamond Pet Foods is expanding a recall of its dog food after a possible salmonella contamination was found to be more expansive than initially thought. Diamond Pet Foods has already issued two previous recalls for its Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice dry dog food (April 6) and Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s dry dog food (April 26). The latest recall includes the company's line of puppy food. Pets infected with salmonella can become extremely sick and even pass the illness on to other animals or humans. To read about the recall, Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Employee who was fired for refusing to commit an illegal act may recover punitive damages. The Texas Supreme Court held that an employee who was terminated for refusing to perform an illegal act might recover punitive damages. In the instant case, however, the plaintiff failed to meet the legal standard required to recover such damages. Click here for more.