| Volume 21 Number 12 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Are you being unlawfully threatened or harassed by a debt collector? In most states, taping his telephone conversations is legal, and good proof that he has violated the law. To see the law in your state Click here for more.
13 Basic Tax Lessons
Nobody ever said "taxes" was an easy subject. But knowledge is power. And when it comes to taxes, knowledge can also cut your tax bill. Click here for more.
Patient Justice
We've all heard the argument made by the insurance companies and medical industry: so-called tort "reform" leads to better healthcare. Well, guess what? It ain't so. The truth is that patients in states with arbitrary restrictions on their access to the legal accountability system are more likely to have worse overall healthcare. Click here for more.
Insider's Guide to Debt Consolidation
You could get the convenience of one payment instead of several, but you might not save money or get out of debt faster. Look into these other options first Click here for more.
Top Five Ways to Find Free Money
Do you think getting free money requires winning the lottery? Not when you're talking about money you didn't even know you had coming to you. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Private action available for satellite signal piracy. The 3rd Circuit has held that a private right of action exists under the Federal Communications Act for the piracy of encrypted satellite television transmissions. Click here for more.