When I worked as a collection agent, it was often the case that we’d run along a wrong number for a debtor. The policy for the company was to leave the number in for at least one additional call to verify the number.
This policy served two purposes: 1) debtors are usually less-than-honest about disclosing their [...]
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Monthly Archives: July 2009
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-26
Can someone explain to me why I can manage to "lose" followers, yet pick up more spammers than ever? #
New baby is here: 8 lbs 1 oz, 20 inches . 23:15 CDT. #
WiFi at Mercy hospital stinks! #
RT @probateblogger: Probate Legal Tip of the Day: Trusts don't control who gets life ins. unless the trust [...]
“TMI”
There’s an old phrase, it’s becoming more and more cliche, but I think in many cases, the phrase "Too Much Information" or TMI matches perfectly with the situation.
Oddly enough, this week has been filled with consults regarding traffic stops, domestic cases, and crimes. In all three situations, I found out that the prospective client shared [...]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-19
Just saw a news piece on bio-gas. Why aren't we moving closer & faster to this? #
Watching " Yes Man." So far it's a great use of our free rental. #
RT @DisabilityGuy: Here we go, my first blog post. How the iPod Touch Could Dominate The Mobile World http://bit.ly/LUkv5 Great article! #
I love cold [...]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-12
Just saw #Arby's $5 combo w/sandwich, fries, & "Coke". The picture on screen shows sandwich, fries & Pepsi. #Fail. #
RT @Tootie_D: It's like, wring-your-underpants-out-every-time-you-come-in-from-outside hot. #
Here's the link for the story regarding ODCR: http://bit.ly/lyVdy #
OK attorneys: is this story about ODCR really such a big concern? Free would be nice, but does it really matter? [...]
Addendum on Reading Your Documents
The Consumer Law & Policy Blog has an interesting discussion about a study testing the extent of consumers’ awareness of the agreements that they read. I’ve discussed this issue before (here and here), and admittedly, some of the documents I’ve "read" have been skimmed more than read.
Interestingly, the people reading believed or interpreted totally different [...]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-05
Watched UCO fireworks from outside. Disappointing! We usually watch on the quad. That's what we get for changing traditions. #
Happy 4th of July Twitterlings! Went to the #LibertyFest parade this am, going to BBQ now, then fireworks at #UCO this pm. Have fun all! #
RT @kelleydmcguire: I have an OCU Meinders School of Biz $5k [...]
Probate’s Misconceptions
There’s rarely a time in one week when I have the same question about the same topic. The question is: does a will help me avoid probate?
Generally speaking, no. The only sure way to avoid probate is to create a living trust.
Probate is the procedure states use to administer a deceased person’s affairs. Probate is [...]
Where there’s a will, there’s a way!
Without a will, you’re SOL! To put it simply, a will is like having Superman as your deathbed protector. The will is more powerful than anything else, and gives you the ability to decide what you want. Without a will, you’re leaving a lot of decisions to fate.
Oklahoma has specific statutes regarding the distribution of [...]
