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Hot Pockets Recalled for Diseased Meat
Are you thinking about having a Hot Pocket for lunch or dinner? If so, you might want to check the label first.
On Tuesday, Nestlé announced that several varieties of the popular product have been recalled after it was discovered that some of the meat could have come from "diseased and unsound animals."
Consumers with questions about the Hot Pocket recall can contact Nestlé at (800)392-4057. Consumers can check affected labels here.
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Pros & Cons of a New Minimum Wage
Earlier this year, President Obama announced he would support legislation to increase the minimum wage. During the State of the Union, the President expressed concerns over the stagnant minimum wage. Currently set at $7.25 per hour, President Obama made it clear he would like to see the minimum wage increased to $10 per hour.
As with any major policy change, supporters and detractors are out in force. Generally speaking, republicans believe that an increase in the minimum wage would hurt jobs. Democrats insist an increase in minimum wage would increase productivity and decrease turnover. Furthermore, they believe such an increase would have a nominal affect on jobs, but make big waves in fighting poverty.
Who is right? Is it time to increase the minimum wage?
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For the Lawyers
Law school tuition not paid for personal, family or household purpose was primarily for the purpose of operating a business.
The Sixth circuit held that the Michigan Consumer Protection Act did not apply to law school graduates action against law school. The court relied on the students’ complaint that stated they intended to use their law degrees to better themselves, “through the attainment of full-time employment in the legal sector.”
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