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Google Pushes Forward with Self-Driving Cars ded Seniors
Google's self-driving car team is expanding and hiring more people with automotive industry expertise. Google has said previously that it intends to ready the technology for a marketable self-driving car by 2020, although it may never manufacture vehicles itself due to massive expenditures and the stiff competition from established automakers. Beyond Google, players in the race to build driverless vehicles include Tesla, Daimler AG, GM, Apple Inc. and Uber Technologies Inc. Click here for more.
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The Saver's Credit allows some workers to get a double tax benefit by saving for retirement. It is available to joint filers with adjusted gross income up to $61,000, and single filers with income up to $30,500. Yet, many who qualify are unaware. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Unavailability of NAF does not invalidate arbitration agreement. The Arkansas Supreme Court held an arbitration agreement was enforceable, notwithstanding the fact that it designated that NAF rules should be followed. The court held that the NAF term was merely an ancillary logistical concern and that section 5 of the FAA applies and provides a procedure for the appointment of a substitute arbitrator. Courtyard Gardens Health & Rehab. LLC v. Arnold Click here for more.