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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
I am sure you have all heard the many stories about frivolous lawsuits. Stories about people who refuse to take responsibility for their own misconduct and try to collect damages from others. What you may not have heard is "the rest of the story" Click here for more.
Avoiding the Ho-Ho-Oys of Scams
Not everyone is filled with the spirit of peace and goodwill -- and latke love -- during the holidays. It's also peak season for criminals. Click here for more.
Eco-Friendly Holiday Guide
If you're dreaming of a white Christmas you're in the minority this year. "Green" is the preference for 71% of consumers, who say they plan to buy eco-friendly or energy-efficient products when possible this holiday season. Click here for more.
12 Cool Money Tricks
We've collected some great 'money hacks,' clever ways to solve everyday problems or make life a little simpler. These tricks can save you anywhere from a few cents to a few hundred dollars. Click here for more.
6 Steps to Better, Cheaper Car Insurance
Have you gone shopping for the best car insurance coverage lately? If not, you may be throwing money away. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners, or NAIC, recommends that consumers review car insurance policies every year. Yet, only 20 percent to 35 percent of people actually do so. Click here for more.
Your Money
Capital-gains guide. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Class action ban in arbitration agreement is invalid. A Florida appeals court struck down a class action ban in an auto lease agreement. Among other things, the ruling was based on the fact that application of the ban would "dramatically undermine" the statute's "private enforcement mechanisms." Click here for more.