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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
A landlord has an obligation to change the locks on your doors whenever you request it. You may be charged the cost of making the change, but no additional fees.
Looking for Mr. Goodwrench? Remember These Hints
Finding a good repair shop is one of the toughest tasks of car ownership, because there often isn't a good, clear choice. The key is, of course, to find a good, trustworthy mechanic before things go wrong. If you've already found a competent, honest mechanic, good for you. For the rest of us, here's how you might try: Click here for more.
Extra Help for People with Limited Incomes: The New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
This document explains how people on Medicare who have limited incomes can get extra help to pay for prescription drugs. Click here for more.
Before You Enter a Check Cashing Store
Some people rely on check cashing stores to cash their payroll, government, or personal checks. These corner stores charge customers very high fees for their check cashing needs. If you use check cashing stores, you should be aware that there are less expensive ways to cash that check. Click here for more.
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What will my closing costs be when I buy a house? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
In a case with an ironic twist, the 3rd Circuit allowed plaintiffs from a settled asbestos class action to pursue their own class action for breach of fiduciary duty against their lawyers. The plaintiffs claimed their lawyers pushed a greater percentage of aggregate settlements to some clients because the lawyers received higher cuts of the settlements. The defendant lawyers live in Texas, Mississippi and North Carolina. Click here for more.