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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act requires full disclosure by sellers. If a seller intentionally withholds material information, he could be responsible for three times the consumer's damages, plus court costs and attorney's fees.
How Much Should You Give?
You may be torn between saving every penny in case you get laid off . . . or giving to those who have it worse than you do. Here's how to make your budget reflect your priorities. Click here for more.
Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Nintendo, announced a voluntary recall of a consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Click here for more.
Dealer Options to Avoid
Beware of these overpriced and often unnecessary add-ons to your new-car purchase. Click here for more.
Dirty Credit Card Tricks
Credit card companies are downright ingenious when it comes to cooking up sneaky new credit card fees and dirty tricks to take more money from you. Click here for more.
Your Money
What is the cost of raising a child? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Nonsuit Of Plaintiff's Medical Malpractice Actions Does Not Preclude An Appeal From The Denial Of Sanctions. The Texas Supreme Court has held that a motion for sanctions, under former article 4590i of the Medical Liability Insurance Improvement Act (MLIIA), is appealable following a plaintiff's nonsuit Click here for more.