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Once again, it is time for the "People's Law School," the oldest and most successful law program for the layperson in the country! This is your chance to learn more about your legal rights, and have fun at the same time. On Saturday, April 7th, the Center for Consumer Law at the University of Houston Law Center, with the sponsorship of the Houston Bar Association, will host more than forty volunteer lawyers, judges, and law professors, teaching courses in fourteen different areas of law. Best of all, it is absolutely free! Although there is no charge for the "People's Law School," you must pre-register to attend. Registration is limited to the first 1000 people. To register by mail, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Professor Richard M. Alderman University of Houston Law Center 100 Law Center Houston, Texas 77204-6060. To register on the web, go to: Click here for more.
The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
A good way to protect yourself when you move out of your apartment is to tell the landlord to keep the security deposit as the last month's rent, right? Wrong! Under Texas law, withholding your last month's rent could result in a penalty of twice the rent plus an additional $100.
Top 10 Ways to Save Money and Have a Cheap Wedding
Do you have champagne taste and caviar dreams, on a white bread and soda pop budget? Don't worry, you can still have a beautiful but cheap wedding. Check out these great ways to cut costs and save money. Click here for more.
Airport Parking on a Budget
You're feeling good about the money saved on that cheap flight or bargain hotel room. It has been a great 10 days away from home! Then it hits you. In the excitement of leaving, you left your car in short-term parking. The attendant wants $115. Click here for more.
Fradulent Job Posting Latest Scam
You may have heard about all the phishing dangers and other online attempts to trick you into giving out your information. A new concern is fraudulent postings on leading employment sites. Click here for more.
Strategies: Surviving Another's Bankruptcy
Steps to take now to insulate yourself against another's bankruptcy, whether a customer, distributor, or supplier. Click here for more.
Your Money
How much will my adjustable rate payments be? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Bankruptcy order on uncontested claim is final judgment. The 2nd Circuit has held that a bankruptcy order allowing an uncontested proof of claim constitutes a final judgment on the merits giving rise to res judicata. Click here for more.