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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Starting a new business can be risky, and the type of business determines your individual liability. If you run a business in your own name, or as a partnership, you are responsible for all the liabilities of the business. To protect yourself, consider operating the business as a corporation or limited liability company. An attorney can help you make the right choice.
Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
This recall involves Curious George 12-inch plush dolls with a plastic face. The dolls are dressed to represent five various themes: birthday, fireman, sweet dreams, tool time and tool time with a soft face. The plush dolls were sold with a Curious George storybook or activity book. Click here for more.
Money Math You Need to Know
These six simple calculations will help you put your finances in perspective, whether the question is your real buying power or the amount you need to quit your job forever. Click here for more.
Making A Holiday Budget
The Christmas holiday season is supposed to bring cheer and good times to all. For many, however, the cheer and good times end up resulting in a heavy debt burden when the New Year rolls around. It doesn't have to be this way. Taking the time to plan your Christmas holiday activities and spending in advance will keep Christmas from being a budget breaker. Click here for more.
Six Easy Healthy Holiday Eating Tips
With just a little planning and forethought, the traditionally fattening foods and eating-centered celebrations of the holiday season don't have to mean you'll gain weight. Above all, enjoy this special time with friends and family, and remember that a few slip-ups over the holiday season do not spell disaster. Every day is a fresh start, even when it comes to losing weight. Click here for more.
Your Money
Which is better: cash or payments? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Under CAFA, defendant must establish grounds for removal. The Third Circuit has noted that "[W]here the plaintiff has not specifically averred in the complaint that the amount in controversy is less than the jurisdictional minimum[,] the case must be remanded [only] if it appears to a legal certainty that the plaintiff cannot recover the jurisdictional amount." Click here for more.