| Volume 25 Number 12 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Don't sign a contract to buy a car unless you are sure it is the car you want to purchase. Contrary to what many people believe, the law does not give you three days to change your mind. Once you sign, you are legally bound.
File a Police Report? ID Theft Victims Do Try
Conventional wisdom tells victims of identity fraud to report the crime to authorities. Oftentimes they discover that their police departments won't take a report. Click here for more.
U.S. Rice Farmers Want Class Action Against Bayer
Germany's Bayer AG is battling to keep thousands of U.S. rice farmers from becoming part of a massive class-action lawsuit over the contamination of commercial rice supplies by a Bayer biotech rice not approved for human consumption. Click here for more.
Ten Questions to Ask Before Saying 'I Do'
Planning a trip down the aisle? Make a date to discuss your financial future first. Here are ten questions every couple should cover before tying the knot. Click here for more.
The Law on Billing by Doctors and Hospitals
Many people have asked about the law regarding billing by doctors and hospitals. Here is what it says. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association has statutory authority to sue in Texas courts to adjudicate disputes related to insurance claims. A Texas court of appeals has held that the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, which has some earmarks of a governmental agency, its membership nonetheless is composed of private insurance companies, may file suit related to insurance claims. Click here for more.