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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Are you responsible for damage caused by your children? In most cases a parent is not automatically liable for things done by a child. Generally, for the parent to be responsible, it is necessary to show the parent negligently supervised the child, and that is why the damage occurred. Kids will be kids and when something goes wrong, parents are usually not responsible.
20 Insurance Tips for Empty Nesters
Kids moving out? Before you start planning a vacation or home remodel, give your insurance agent or financial planner a call. Your insurance might need to be adjusted. It's one of the key times to look at insurance. Click here for more.
25 Tricky Money Problems Solved
Do you have a tricky situation that is keeping you up at night? You may find the answer here. From how to increase your credit score to whether or not you should pay down your mortgage. Here are the answers to your most troubling money issues. Click here for more.
Pentagon Sees Risk in Troops' Loan Debt
As many as one in five members of the armed services are being preyed on by loan centers set up near military bases that can charge cash-strapped military families interest of 400% or more, a new Pentagon report has found. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
The Motor Vehicle Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act of 2002, which restricts automobile manufactures ability to require automobile dealers to arbitrate, does not apply to all disputes. The Second Circuit has held that this law applies only to motor vehicle franchise contracts and does not affect arbitration agreements in other types of contracts. Click here for more.