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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.
Six Strategies for Filing Successful Complaints
Whether the matter at issue is a lumpy hotel bed or a fraudulent charge on your credit card, victory at the complaint counter hinges more on strategy than the volume of your voice. Click here for more.
No Free Lunch
It shouldn't come as any surprise that there's no such thing as a free lunch. Still, the fancy invitations that arrive from investment firms requesting one's attendance at a posh function, promising both a lovely lunch and financial success, can prove alluring. Don't do it -- especially if you're a senior. Click here for more.
Are Health Insurers Penalizing Women?
High-deductible plans cost women more than men, studies suggest, and the expense causes some to skimp on medical care they need. Click here for more.
Work at Home Scams
How do I tell whether a work from home job posting is a scam or a legitimate job? There are warning flags. In addition, there are sites that can help you determine what's a real work at home job and what isn't. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Statutory attorney's lien survives client's bankruptcy. The Maryland Supreme Court has held that a statutory attorney's lien survives a bankruptcy discharge, even if no notice of the intent to claim a lien was given prior to the bankruptcy. Click here for more.