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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
In Texas, there is no wage garnishment except for child support, student loans and certain taxes. A debt collector's threat to garnish your wages when he cannot do so, for example for a credit card debt, violates Texas and federal debt collection laws. Click here for more.
Many Americans Set to Lose Unemployment
Over 200,000 Americans will lose their unemployment benefits this week. Eight states, including California, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Colorado, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Texas, will roll off the federal extended benefits program. An improving economy has helped reduce unemployment rates across the country, making fewer states eligible for the program. Twenty-five states have already left the program, with fifteen exiting just last month. What will the expiration of benefits mean for those still without employment? Click here for more.
Facebook Users Don't Trust Advertisements
The most anticipated (and biggest) Internet IPO is on the horizon. Facebook will finally go public. Although the Internet behemoth is expected to start trading on the NASDAQ this Friday, May 18, the company still faces many hurdles in monetizing the brand. Although Facebook generates nearly all of its revenue though advertisements, an AP-CNBC poll found that 83% of Facebook users never (or almost never) click on ads. Why? They don't trust Facebook. Find out why. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
President cannot represent business in arbitration proceeding. The Supreme Court of Arkansas joined other states in holding that a corporate officer, director, or employee, who is not a licensed attorney, engages in the unauthorized practice of law by representing the corporation in arbitration proceedings. The court also held that a court, not the arbitrator, should determine issues regarding legal representation during arbitration proceedings. Click here for more.