| Volume 13 Number 9 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
In Texas, it is unlawful for a business to charge more to someone who uses a credit card. On the other hand, it is legal to give a discount for someone who pays cash. Why? Credit card companies discount the amount they pay a merchant when you pay with a credit card. A store receives "more" when a customer pays cash. Giving a discount to cash customers is a way to treat both cash and credit card customers the same.
Welcome to the Texas "No Call Lists"
Since Oct 1st 2004, consumers have been able to register for the Statewide "Do Not Call List" free via this Web site. Click here for more.
Houston Jurors' Pay Jumps to $40 a Day
Although being picked for a jury is still a pain in the neck, it's not quite the pain in the pocketbook it was a year and a half ago. Word that a year-old state law raised juror pay from $12.50 a day after the first day to $40 a day has spread slowly. Click here for more.
When Banks Turn Evil
Banks have to make money to stay in business. I was an economics major, so I get that. What I don't get is why so many consumers do nothing as banks get bolder and bolder about picking their pockets. It's no longer nickel-and-diming -- we're losing $10, $20 and $30 a pop as banks come up with ever-more-creative ways to "fee" us to death. Click here for more.
Savings That Start With The First Paycheck
Remember the first job you got when you were a kid? You couldn't wait to get that first paycheck so you could run out and open a retirement account, right? Nope. Me either. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Law firm can be sued for violating Fair Debt Act. The 4th Circuit has held that a law firm may be sued for violating the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act based on alleged omissions and misrepresentations in pleadings filed in state court to collect on a defaulted credit card debt. Click here for more.