| Volume 2 Number 9 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
In Texas, there is no wage garnishment except for child support, student loans and certain taxes. A debt collector's threat to garnish your wages when he cannot do so, for example for a credit card debt, violates Texas and federal debt collection laws.
Stolen Computer Server Sparks ID Theft Fears
A thief recently stole a computer server belonging to a major U.S. insurance company, and company officials now fear that the personal data of nearly 1 million people could be at risk. Click here for more.
Entry Level Jobs, Resumes, Letters and Job Search Help
Are you getting ready to graduate from college, are you a recent grad ready to settle into that first serious job, or are you considering a mid-life career change? Do you need help getting started? Here's how to get going on an entry level job search. Click here for more.
World's most expensive lemon? Dealership Says $1.7 Million Car Won't Run and Maker Won't Fix It
The owner of a Los Angeles car dealership is suing Mercedes-Benz, its parent company DaimlerChrysler and other affiliates, alleging that a $1.7 million car purchased in 2004 wouldn't run for more than 10 blocks without problems. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
A class action may not be used to alter need for exhaustion of administrative remedies. The Texas Supreme Court has held that a taxpayer's failure to pursue an appraisal review board proceeding deprives the courts of jurisdiction to decide most matters relating to ad valorem taxes. Click here for more.