TEXAS
LAW ALERT -- SUMMER 2009 ISSUE
CURRENT ARTICLES THAT MATTER TO YOU
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Recent 'Ponzi' scams, recalls show importance of civil courts
The recent rash of exposed financial
scams, product recalls and
corporate misconduct highlights
the critical role the nation’s civil
justice system plays in protecting
consumers and holding wrongdoers
accountable. Read More...
New $787 billion stimulus law can save you money
Whether you get your news from
watching television, reading the
paper or surfing the Internet, chances
are you’ve heard or seen the phrase
“stimulus act” in the past few months.
This phrase refers to the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009, a $787 billion stimulus law
designed to help boost the economy
out of recession. President Barack
Obama signed the bill into law
in February. Read More...
Did you hear the one about the doctor who quit practicing because of lawsuits?
Just about everyone has heard the
tales of doctors being forced to stop
treating patients or moving to other
states because of malpractice lawsuits.
Well, it seems those tales were
just that—tall tales, according to an
analysis of American Medical
Association (AMA) data.
Read More...
Banks collect hefty overdraft fees from unaware consumers
Without even knowing it, you could
be enrolled in an overdraft program
that rakes in substantial dollars in
fees for your bank. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(FDIC) found that 75 percent
of banks included in a 2006 study
automatically enrolled customers in
their overdraft programs. Read More...
Wearing safety belt when riding in back seat protects you, other passengers
You probably know about the
importance of wearing your seat
belt when you’re driving or riding
in the front seat of a vehicle: 49
states have some form of a front
seat belt law. But did you know
that riding in the back seat without
wearing a seat belt can be
dangerous to you and even other
passengers in the event of
a crash? Read More...
