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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
As a general rule, a business is not liable for a slip and fall injury simply because it owns the property where the injury occurred. For the business to be responsible the injured person must show the business was "negligent" and that is why the injury happened. For example, if the business knew there was a slippery spot on the floor and did not take reasonable steps to clean it up, it would be liable to a customer who was injured as a result of its negligence.
Unfortunately, Crime Doesn't Take a Holiday
Crime does not take a holiday during the holidays. Quite the opposite. Experts say the Thanksgiving-to-New Year's period is high season for every form of scammer, from pickpockets and burglars to credit-card thieves, bogus charities and online pirates. Click here for more.
Sensational Gifts for Not so Much Money
Standard holiday regulations mandate buying stuff like your life depends on it: for yourself, the neighbors, the dogs, kids, friends, friend's kids. While this is good for the economy, it can be detrimental to your personal financial well-being. The symbolic act of exchanging gifts is the hallmark of the festive winter holidays, but that doesn't mean you have to go bankrupt to participate. Click here for more.
Return Fraud Earns Retailers' Wrath
Are you a serial returner? By that I mean, do you routinely return items, especially holiday gifts? If so, be forewarned. Some retailers have resorted to using a computer database to track customer returns and catch fraudulent or excessive returns. Click here for more.
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Which is right for you,a new or used car? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Claim against debtor who failed to prevent son's death can't be discharged. An 8th Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel has held that a wrongful death claim against a debtor who failed to take steps to prevent the death of her son at the hands of her boyfriend is not dischargeable. Click here for more.