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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Immediately review your bank statements and returned checks for forgeries. Promptly report any problems to your bank. A short delay may cost you your legal rights.
Christmas Credit Cards And Other Stories
Many people can spot a good Christmas present with infuriating ease. However, Christmas is one of those times when lots of people aren't good at budgeting. The Saturday before Christmas the whole bill gets whacked on the credit card at 15.9% interest, with an instantly forgotten mental note to worry about it later. The key to budgeting for Christmas is to start saving early. Start now, this is probably as late as non-Scrooge's can leave it if they want to be generous Click here for more.
Caveat Cardholder: Read the Fine Print
Do you know what's in your wallet? More to the point, do you know the terms and conditions of your credit cards? If you're like many cardholders, you probably don't. A report released recently by the Government Accountability Office concluded that while credit card use has become widespread, millions of consumers are whipping out their plastic with little knowledge of the terms in the credit agreement. Click here for more.
Seven Reasons to Vote
Think this Election Day doesn't matter? Think again. From the Iraq war to the future of Social Security, from the fate of pension plans to the complexities of long-term care, Americans have a huge stake in politics 2006. This could be the most important election in a decade, experts say, even though the presidency is not up for grabs. The outcome of the midterm elections of all U.S. House members, 33 senators and 36 governors could determine the course of the nation for years to come. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Bankruptcy Code preempts state law abuse of process claim. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has held that a state law abuse of process claim based on the filing of a frivolous claim in a bankruptcy proceeding is completely preempted by the Bankruptcy Code. Click here for more.