| Volume 142 Number 10 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
The FTC and its partners continue to fight veterans charity scams. But the best way to make sure your donations are going to the cause and program you intend to help is by researching the organization first. Click here for more.
5 Products on Deep Discount in April
As the warmer weather returns this spring, you’ll probably find yourself spending more time outdoors, perhaps grilling burgers or mowing the lawn. It's also a good time to make sure your home looks its best. This month, retailers offer deals on pressure washers and windows to help you do just that. Click here for more.
Your Money
As spring finally starts to bloom and the days grow longer, set aside time to take care of some financial housekeeping tasks. If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, you have just two weeks left. Once that’s covered, this is a good time to audit your credit card statements and make sure your home’s exterior is ready for summer. Here are the items to check off from your financial to-do list this month. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
UPDATE: The case reported in the “For The Lawyers” section, was reversed by the Texas Supreme Court on liability. Thus the Supreme Court did not discuss the punitive damage issue. Exemplary damage award against aircraft seller of $5,388,320 upheld. The court carefully reviews Chapter 41 and constitutional limits on exemplary damages, concluding that the award was within the applicable standards. Bombardier Aerospace v. SPEP Aircraft Holdings Tex App Dallas 2017 Click here for more.