| Volume 86 Number 3 |
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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.
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Plastic Fragments Found in Frozen Pizzas
You might want to double check that frozen pizza before you take a bite!
Both California Pizza Kitchen and DiGiorno have issued recalls for four varieties of pizzas after sharp plastic fragments were found in the pies. According to Nestle, the problem is a result of a single lot of tainted spinach.
Do you have frozen pizza in your freezer? Identify the bad ones now!
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How to Keep Your Smartphone Safe
Nearly 100 million Americans use a smartphone. What many of those users may not realize is that they're carrying around a device loaded with sensitive personal data.
According to a national survey, 40% of users don't take basic precautions to protect their phone.
Protect your smartphone now! If you lose it, or it falls into the wrong hands for just a moment, you'll be glad you did!
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Colleges With the Best Return on Investment
With tuition costs on the rise, many students are struggling to make ends meet. Despite the cost, a degree is a requirement for most jobs with any true upward mobility. As a result, many students take a financial hit with hopes of future gains.
If you want a college degree, and money is an issue, make sure you get
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For the Lawyers
Credit card customer does not have to show identity theft to sue for violation of state credit card disclosure law. The Massachusetts Supreme Court held a credit card customer was not required to show that she was the victim of identity theft in order recover damages for a retailer’s violation of a state law prohibiting the disclosure of personal information on transaction forms. The plaintiff made several credit card purchases at a store in Massachusetts that is part of the defendant’s retail chain. In each transaction, the plaintiff provided her ZIP code as requested by a cashier. The plaintiff filed a class action in federal court, alleging that the defendant’s practice of requesting and recording customer ZIP codes violated a Massachusetts privacy statute that prohibits the recording of a card holder’s “personal identification information” in credit card transactions. The district court dismissed, finding no injury. The supreme court held that a plaintiff may bring an action for violation of the privacy statute without having to show identity theft.
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