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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
You can sue in Texas Small Claims Court for up to $5,000 and you do not need an attorney to assist you. Next time you get ripped-off, consider the real people¿s court. Small Claims Court is quick, informal and easy to use. In many case, once the other person knows you know your legal rights and will assert them, they quickly try to settle the dispute.
Disposing of Dud Gifts
During the holidays it's inevitable that you'll receive at least one gift you'd like to send straight to the trash bin. But resist the temptation. Whether it's returning the item, donating it to charity or letting the masses bid for it on eBay, your dud gift could be worth more than you think. Click here for more.
Make 2007 Your Most Lucrative Year Yet
CEOs, investment bankers and private equity fund managers aside, who couldn't use a little more money in the new year? Here's a quick look at some fairly easy ways to make more and save more in 2007. Click here for more.
2006 Tax Forms You Need
Access downloadable tax forms. Get a jump on April 15th. Find the tax forms you need here. Click here for more.
Worst Diets of 2006
Looking for a new gimmick to jump-start your New Year's diet? How about a real staple that pierces cartilage in your upper ear to suppress appetite? Or a detoxification plan said to clean toxins and pollution out of your body? "Save your money -- and save your health," says Francie M. Berg, chair of the Weight Loss Abuse Task Force of the National Council against Health Fraud. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Arbitration class action ban struck down. The Florida state Circuit Court, affirming the value of class actions to consumers, noted that, "The chance that Ms. Reuter could have obtained competent counsel absent the possibility of class action status or successfully recognized a potential claim that she could pursue without benefit of counsel is effectively zero." Click here for more.