Legal Articles (Sorted by date)

Legal Protection for Same-Sex Couples

Has anyone considered a compromise solution to the issue of legalization of same-sex marriages?As an attorney who has spent years conducting research on the advantages and disadvantages of marriage vs.
Johnette DuffSeptember 30, 2003

Identity Theft Scams

Identity Theft scams continue to flourish on the web. One that you need to be aware of and beware of is any site that seems to be selling high-demand items (digital cameras for instance) at a much lower (almost unbelievable) price than you can find...
James H. DimmittJune 29, 2003

Make Your Complaint Heard & Get Results

At some point in time you will be faced with the need to register a complaint because of a poor product or poor service, or maybe even both !Here are some tips to make sure that your complaint is NOT ignored.Keep Your CoolIt’s difficult to do...
James H. DimmittJune 29, 2003

Consumers - Fight Back With FTC's Do Not Call Registry

The Federal Trade Commission has rolled out it’s National Do Not Call Registry and the registration site already has over 700,000 registrants. This is great news for consumers who have grown tired of annoying sales calls by pesky...
James H. DimmittJune 29, 2003

Five Reasons Why I don't Have a Will

One: I hate my children and want them to never speak to each other again after the battle over my estate.Two: I hate my spouse and want him or her to suffer the agony of attempting to probate my estate without a will.Three: I think foster care is...
Wayne PattersonMay 31, 2003

Your Will - A Personal Reflection Of Your Life

(NC)-Every person is unique, however, people have common needs - air, water, food, shelter, love, a sense of accomplishment. Beyond these, we are also concerned about our current financial needs, our futures and our family's well-being.
News CanadaMay 10, 2003

What To Do If You Find Unauthorized Transactions On Your Account

(NC)-If you find unauthorized transactions on your credit card account, follow the steps below to find out whether you can be reimbursed:Step 1: Contact your credit card issuer immediately to report the unauthorized transactions.Step 2: Check your...
News CanadaMay 10, 2003

Know Your Rights When Investing In A Mortgage

(NC)-Investing money in a private mortgage for attractive returns has its merits and its risks. This type of investment is one in which a person lends money to a borrower who pledges real estate as security for the loan.
News CanadaMay 10, 2003

Consumer Tips: Debit Card Fraud

(NC)-With approximately 36,000 ABM machines, and some 460,000 direct payment terminals in more than 350,000 businesses across Canada, it's not surprising that Canadians are the highest per-capita users of debit cards in the world.
News CanadaMay 10, 2003

Consumer Tips: Not Happy With Your Purchase? Here's How To Get Results

Web based "Complaint Courier" designed by governments to help Canadians(NC)-If you've just purchased a product that doesn't meet your expectations, here's how the Canadian Consumer Information Gateway suggests you proceed:...
News CanadaMay 10, 2003