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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Starting a work-at-home business can give you the flexibility to set your own hours and be your own boss. But when you search online or get ads by email, you’ll often find scammers instead of a real opportunity. Click here for more.
FDA finalizes rules banning many e-cigarette flavors
Reports in recent weeks have suggested that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was getting ready to ban a litany of flavored cartridge-based e-cigarettes. On Thursday, those speculations became reality as the agency finalized its enforcement policy on the issue. In a press release, the agency said its decision is motivated by the desire to stem the tide of youth vaping in the U.S., which has been called an “epidemic” by officials. Click here for more.
Your Money
One resource students and their families use to offset the cost of higher education is the lifetime learning credit. This tax credit, which is worth up to $2,000 per tax return, helps eligible filers pay for qualified undergraduate, graduate and professional degree instruction. While it's not considered as generous as the American opportunity tax credit, it is somewhat more flexible and can be claimed for an unlimited number of years. Here's what to know about the lifetime learning credit. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
California arbitration ban put on hold. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, granted a temporary restraining order that temporarily prohibits the state of California from enforcing AB 51, a law that would prohibit companies in California from requiring arbitration agreements as a condition of employment. Click here for more.