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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Writing a check when you do not have enough money in the bank is criminal and criminal charges may be filed. Stopping payment on a check because you are dissatisfied with the goods or services purchased is not, provided the money would have been available to pay it if payment had not been stopped.
7 Year-End Tax-Saving Moves
Congress may be taking its time to protect you from the AMT, but that doesn't mean you can't make some last-minute moves to reduce your tax bill. Click here for more.
You Can Accidentally Disinherit Your Heirs
By all accounts, Anna Nicole Smith loved her baby daughter Dannielynn. She shielded her from the media, provided her with constant care and surrounded her with every comfort. She also accidentally disinherited her. Click here for more.
Thousands of Kids Get Dud Vaccines
Every year, thousands of American children go through the tearful, teeth-gritting ordeal of getting their vaccinations, only to be forced to do it all over again. The vaccines were duds, ruined by poor refrigeration. Click here for more.
Charge the Rent, but Only if You Don't Need To
Several credit card companies have introduced programs over the last year allowing homeowners and renters to pay their monthly housing bills with a credit card. For the cash savvy, the program is a potential windfall, allowing users to rack up rewards points that qualify them for free trips and other perks. But, financial experts say, those who are already in credit trouble should generally steer clear. Click here for more.
Your Money
Will this renovation project pay off? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Class action waiver is invalid. The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down a class action waiver contained in a company-imposed arbitration/dispute resolution program. The court, however did not reach the argument that waivers of class actions themselves violate either the FLSA or public policy. Click here for more.