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Covers Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.

http://chapter11cases.com/

Oct 17
Read Issue #175 of Our Bankruptcy & Restructuring Newsletter

Read Issue #175 of Our Bankruptcy & Restructuring Newsletter

Check out our latest issue (issue #175) of our exclusive bankruptcy & restructuring newsletter, which was just released today. You can find it and sign up to receive future issues directly by email by visiting:…
Oct 17
News Headlines for Oct 17, 2017

News Headlines for Oct 17, 2017

An Alternate Universe of Shopping, in Ohio – The New York Times ,Third Quarter Marked by Uncertainty for Puerto Rico and Slower Retail Sector ,Nordstrom Suspends Buyout After Struggling to Get Financing ,Sears’ stock sinks after…
Oct 17
New Bankruptcy Cases & Adversary Proceedings for Oct 17, 2017

New Bankruptcy Cases & Adversary Proceedings for Oct 17, 2017

The following list is a sample of the bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings that have been filed over the past twenty-four hours in selected bankruptcy courts nationwide: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Alabama U.S.…

Rank this Week: 12

Bankruptcy Law Network - Real…

Bankruptcy Law Network - Real Lawyers, Real Solutions

Covers bankruptcy, chapter 7, chapter 13, credit reports, foreclosures, and asset protection.

http://www.bankruptcylawnetwork.com

Oct 15
Student Loans and the Elderly: How to Stop Student Loan Collectors and Social Security Garnishment

Student Loans and the Elderly: How to Stop Student Loan Collectors and Social Security Garnishment

An increasing number of our senior citizens are faced with the same problems faced by many of our young adults: student loans. A recent PBS story, “More older Americans than ever are struggling with student debt,” highlights…
Sep 6
Yes You Can Refile Your Chapter 13 Case, But Should You?

Yes You Can Refile Your Chapter 13 Case, But Should You?

If you are facing a foreclosure, vehicle repossession, wage garnishment or other financial crisis, Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a great tool to stop the chaos. As the type of bankruptcy that includes a repayment plan, Chapter 13 can…
Jun 6
How Bankruptcy Can Solve Your “Too Expensive Car” Problem

How Bankruptcy Can Solve Your “Too Expensive Car” Problem

Next to home mortgages, motor vehicle loans are often your most expensive purchase. According to USA Today, the average transaction cost of a new car or truck sold in the U.S. was around $33,500. Lenders are now extending vehicle purchase…

Rank this Week: 105

Credit Slips

Discusses credit and bankruptcy. By Professors Bob Lawless, Angela Littwin, Katie Porter, John Pottow, Deborah Thorne and Elizabeth Warren.

http://www.creditslips.org/creditslips/

Oct 17
The Gender Gap Among Fancy Economists at the NBER Summer Institute

The Gender Gap Among Fancy Economists at the NBER Summer Institute

The NBER summer institutes are where the fanciest economists go. Anusha Chari and Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham have a cool new paper looking at the gender gaps in who gets on the schedule for the NBER summer institutes. Here is their basic...
Oct 12
Catalonian Bonds, Anyone?

Catalonian Bonds, Anyone?

Joint post by Mitu Gulati and Mark Weidemaier. Sovereign bonds issued under the government's own law are supposed to be riskier than bonds issued under foreign (typically, English or New York) law. The logic is simple: Local-law bonds can…
Oct 11
If I Were a Holdout ...

If I Were a Holdout ...

Bond pricing has always been a puzzle to me, so I leave it to Mitu. But one thing has bugged me for more than a year. Ever since Venezuela has joined the ranks of the walking dead, market participants have...

Rank this Week: 134

713Bankruptcy.Com

Covers the preparation of Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy petitions. By Victoria Ring.

http://www.713bankruptcy.com

Jun 14
Evaluate Your Cost-Per-Case & Save Money

Evaluate Your Cost-Per-Case & Save Money

Evaluate Your Cost-Per-Case & Save Money From TV ads to word-of-mouth, there are numerous ways to market your law firm to prospective clients. A firm may spend thousands of dollars per year on different marketing channels, all while…
Oct 7
Selling Assets When Considering Bankruptcy

Selling Assets When Considering Bankruptcy

Head over to 713training.com to read our latest article. You will learn tips and tricks to help you when you prepare bankruptcy petitions. The post Selling Assets When Considering Bankruptcy appeared first on…
Jun 29
Avoid Bankruptcy Cases From Being Closed Without A Discharge

Avoid Bankruptcy Cases From Being Closed Without A Discharge

Check out the latest article on 713training.com, written by Attorney/VBA Shannon Doyle of Ebankruptcy Assistants. Learn some tricks and training on how to avoid having bankruptcy cases closed without a discharge. For more…

Rank this Week: 369

California Bankruptcy Blog

Covers chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy information. By Southern California Law Advocates, P.C.

http://www.socaladvocates.com/Bankruptcy-Blog.aspx

Sep 21
Avoid Having to Sell Home to Prevent Foreclosure

Avoid Having to Sell Home to Prevent Foreclosure

Your home is likely your biggest asset, and your mortgage your biggest debt. Whatever you do with that asset and that debt has a big effect on your present and future financial life. If you are having financial trouble paying the mortgage it…
Aug 29
Filing Bankruptcy and My Security Clearance

Filing Bankruptcy and My Security Clearance

WILL FILING BANKRUPTCY CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH MY SECURITY CLEARANCE? The short answer is that the filing of a bankruptcy caseitself will not affect your security clearance. However, the reasons that a person might file a bankruptcy case could…
Jul 6
Why You Should Not Delay Filing for Bankruptcy

Why You Should Not Delay Filing for Bankruptcy

As a bankruptcy lawyer I want to help my clients resolve their financial situation and eliminate their debts. One of the largest frustrations I encounter is when a client can't use the bankruptcy laws nearly as well because of actions he or…

Rank this Week: 454

Duncan Law Blog

Covers North Carolina bankruptcy and workers compensation issues.

http://www.duncanlawonline.com/blog/

Aug 10
Chances of Success if You File A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Pro Se (Without an Attorney)

Chances of Success if You File A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Pro Se (Without an Attorney)

The post Chances of Success if You File A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Pro Se (Without an Attorney) appeared first on Bankruptcy Lawyers & Workers' Compensation Attorneys | Duncan Law.
Apr 18
What Happens If I Get An Inheritance In A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

What Happens If I Get An Inheritance In A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

The post What Happens If I Get An Inheritance In A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? appeared first on Bankruptcy Lawyers & Workers' Compensation Attorneys | Duncan Law.
Apr 11
How Do I Start Receiving Statements After Filing Bankruptcy?

How Do I Start Receiving Statements After Filing Bankruptcy?

The post How Do I Start Receiving Statements After Filing Bankruptcy? appeared first on Bankruptcy Lawyers & Workers' Compensation Attorneys | Duncan Law.

Rank this Week: 487

Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, foreclosure and mortgage mediation. By Jacobs Keeley, PLLC.

http://www.miamiforeclosurelawyerblog.com/

Sep 22
Equifax Hack Doesn’t Dampen GOP Zeal to Deregulate Credit Agencie

Equifax Hack Doesn’t Dampen GOP Zeal to Deregulate Credit Agencie

Equifax, one of the three major credit reporting agencies, is responsible to collect detailed data from American consumers, including driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers and more. Earlier this month, a massive data breach…
Sep 15
U.S. Sues Deutsche Bank for Subprime Trading

U.S. Sues Deutsche Bank for Subprime Trading

Ten years after the financial crisis that leveled the U.S. housing market, the federal government is taking civil action against the previous head of subprime trading at Deutsche Bank. The complaint accuses the former bank executive Paul…
Sep 12
Student Loan Debts May Be Wiped Clean, Part 2

Student Loan Debts May Be Wiped Clean, Part 2

A recent report by The New York Times details how billions of dollars in student loan debts have the potential to be wiped clean because of lapses in paperwork tracking – mirroring what happened during the 2008 housing crisis. At…

Rank this Week: 608

Georgia Bankruptcy Blog

Resource for Georgia Bankruptcy cases and updates. By Scott B. Riddle.

http://www.georgiabankruptcyblog.com/

Feb 24
Can Debtor’s Counsel Also Represent A Non-Filing Spouse (Or Other Party) In A Rule 2004 Examination? Maybe.

Can Debtor’s Counsel Also Represent A Non-Filing Spouse (Or Other Party) In A Rule 2004 Examination? Maybe.

This is an issue that comes up fairly often, although normally no objections are made for a Rule 2004 examination. As long as the lawyer is not obstructive, it is usually not worth the additional time and expense of filing an…
Feb 24
N.D. Ga. – Judge Sacca Holds Interest Rate Paid Pursuant To 11 U.S.C. §726(a)(5) Is Federal Judgment Rate.

N.D. Ga. – Judge Sacca Holds Interest Rate Paid Pursuant To 11 U.S.C. §726(a)(5) Is Federal Judgment Rate.

It is the rare Chapter 7 case that ends up with sufficient estate assets to pay all claims in full, plus interest as required by 11 U.S.C. §726(a)(5). The question addressed by Judge Sacca in In re Robinson, Ch. 7 Case No.…
Feb 16
11th Circuit Addresses Split Of Authority: Oral Statement Respecting Single Asset Falls Within Scope Of §523(a)(2)(A) Rather Than §523(a)(2)(A)

11th Circuit Addresses Split Of Authority: Oral Statement Respecting Single Asset Falls Within Scope Of §523(a)(2)(A) Rather Than §523(a)(2)(A)

In In re Appling (Appling v. Lamar, Archer & Cofrin, LLP), No. 16-11911, 2017 WL 603833 (11th Cir. February 15, 2017) (click here for .pdf), the Court addressed a question that has divided several other courts – Can a statement…

Rank this Week: 690

Legal Tips & Commentary

Provides legal tips for businesses and consumers in California. By Carl H. Starrett.

http://chs-law.com/blog/

Jul 27
Car Loan Modifications in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Car Loan Modifications in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Do you have a bad car loan? If your car is worth less than what you owe, it might be possible to use Chapter 13 bankruptcy to lower your balance or interest rate. If other words, you can sometimes “cram down” the principle balance…
Jan 30
The Hazards of Debt Consolidation With LoanMe

The Hazards of Debt Consolidation With LoanMe

In recent weeks, a lender based in California called LoanMe started flooding local radio stations with advertisements for debt consolidation loans. LoanMe offers unsecured personal loans up to $100,000 and unsecured business loan up to…
Oct 17
Fix the Hole First, Then Bail the Water

Fix the Hole First, Then Bail the Water

You’ve read in the past about signs that might warrant delaying a bankruptcy. In this article, I want to focus more on unresolved addiction or behavioral issues. Sometimes you need to fix the hole in your boat before you can get…

Rank this Week: 644

Debt Relief Blog

Covers bankruptcy and other debt relief options, along with insights and commentary on student loans and other major regulatory updates. By the Law Office of Simon Goldenberg, PLLC .

http://www.goldenbergfirm.com/Debt-Relief-Blog.aspx

Oct 13
Harassed by an abusive debt collector? Get up to $1000!

Harassed by an abusive debt collector? Get up to $1000!

Having a debt in collections can be very stressful. But having debt collectors constantly harassing you and using unfair collection tactics can make the situation feel impossible. It’s a debt collector’s job to follow up on…
Oct 9
Do Credit Bureaus Report Judgments & Tax Liens?

Do Credit Bureaus Report Judgments & Tax Liens?

When it comes to obtaining personal loans, your FICO credit score is perhaps the single most important determining factor. Credit scores are calculated based on information that appears on your credit report. Due to recent changes,…
Oct 4
Steps To Protect Yourself from Equifax Data Breach 2017

Steps To Protect Yourself from Equifax Data Breach 2017

Given the recent headlines regarding the credit reporting agency Equifax, its is understandable to be concerned about the status of your credit and the security of your personal information. While it is easy to ascertain that the…

Rank this Week: 920

Friedman Iverson Consumer Law Blog

Deals with consumer issues, such as bankruptcy, debt harassment, and “dirty car dealer tricks.”

http://www.friedmaniverson.com/consumer/blog/

Sep 25
NCSLT to pay over $15 million for illegal collection practice

NCSLT to pay over $15 million for illegal collection practice

Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued the infamous entity known as National Collegiate Student Loan Trust. The lawsuit points to three main allegations against NCSLT: (1) it sued people for debts that…
May 9
Who is National Collegiate Student Loan Trust?

Who is National Collegiate Student Loan Trust?

Over the last few years, National Collegiate Student Loan Trust has been brought hundreds of debt collection lawsuits against Minnesota citizens. If you’ve been sued by National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, here’s what you…
Mar 22
Can I remove negative, but accurate, info from my credit report?

Can I remove negative, but accurate, info from my credit report?

Generally, you don’t have the right to remove negative accurate information from your credit report. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, creditors and credit reporting agencies are free to report negative information…

Rank this Week: 861

Ayo and Iken PLC General Practice…

Ayo and Iken PLC General Practice Blog

Covers Florida law topics.

http://www.myfloridalaw.com/blog/

Sep 12
New Child Time-Sharing Legislation

New Child Time-Sharing Legislation

Child time-sharing in Florida could be a hot topic for attorneys and their clients in the coming months as one new law concerning the issue has already taken effect and another kicks off Jan. 1. Florida House Bill 329 became law in July and…
Aug 4
14 Mistakes Men Make in Divorce

14 Mistakes Men Make in Divorce

When a person is in the middle of an emotional time, it can be difficult to make good, long-term decisions. A divorce is the very definition of an emotional time, and plenty of divorced people have lived to regret decisions made in the heat…
Aug 2
Ayo and Iken Recap

Ayo and Iken Recap

It has been another impactful first half of the year for the Ayo & Iken law firm as our attorneys continue to fight for their clients facing difficult times, dealing with everything from freeing a client unfairly jailed to keeping a…

Rank this Week: 739

Seattle Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Discusses issues that affect consumer debtors considering filing for chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy. By Symmes Law Group, PLLC.

http://www.bankruptcy-law-seattle.com/symmes-legal-blog/

Jul 30
Can a Business File Bankruptcy?

Can a Business File Bankruptcy?

Can a Business File for Bankruptcy? Yes a business can file for bankruptcy, but a business owner will need to determine whether it will make sense to file a business bankruptcy, or deal with the debts on a personal level… Read…
Jul 2
Who is National Collegiate Student Loan Trust?

Who is National Collegiate Student Loan Trust?

Who is National Collegiate Student Loan Trust and why are they suing me? It’s not surprising that you have never heard of National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, in fact you are probably reading this article because you have no…
May 29
How to Manage Old Debt After Recent Supreme Court Ruling

How to Manage Old Debt After Recent Supreme Court Ruling

How to Manage Old Debt After Recent Supreme Court Ruling It’s easier for old debt to haunt American consumers seeking refuge in bankruptcy, thanks to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court in Midland Funding, LLC v. Johnson (2017).…

Rank this Week: 951

Boston Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy law issues. By the Law Office of Neil Burns.

http://www.bostonbankruptcylawyerblog.com/

Jul 10
Bankruptcy and Attorney Integrity

Bankruptcy and Attorney Integrity

How far can an attorney go in seeking relief for his or her client? Can he draft and file misleading pleadings and argue the wrong law before the Bankruptcy (or any) Court? Twice? The Bankruptcy Court Rules Against A Deceptive…
Jul 10
Bankruptcy and Attorney Integrity

Bankruptcy and Attorney Integrity

How far can an attorney go in seeking relief for his or her client? Can he draft and file misleading pleadings and argue the wrong law before the Bankruptcy (or any) Court? Twice? The Bankruptcy Court Rules Against A Deceptive…
Jan 17
Are Insurance Companies Looking Out for Consumers?

Are Insurance Companies Looking Out for Consumers?

Many consumers who have settled insurance claims are perplexed when they hear of other claimants receiving more in settlements for property damage or pain and suffering for their injuries that they did for very similar claims. While not every…

Rank this Week: 798

BankruptcyHQ.com Blog

Covers bankruptcy and debt collection.

http://www.bankruptcyhq.com/blog

Jul 4
What is Chapter 7

What is Chapter 7

Bankruptcy Definition Bankruptcy refers to a legal procedure established under the federal law and enshrined in the United States constitution. It allows people who cannot pay their debts to ignore their legal obligations to repay their…
Jul 1
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Rule

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Rule

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Definition Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a type of bankruptcy that allows individuals to draft a repayment plan to pay off all or part of their debts to their creditors. It gives individuals a chance to reorganize their…
Jul 1
Who Can File for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Who Can File for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 bankruptcy under the United States Bankruptcy code is also known as a wage earner’s plan. It enables individuals with regular income to develop a plan to repay all or part of their debts. In this chapter of the bankruptcy…

Rank this Week: 737

St. Louis Bankruptcy Lawyers Blog

Covers Bankruptcy Law. Published by Brinkman & Alter, LLC

http://www.stlouisbankruptcylawyersblog.com/

Feb 11
St Louis Bankruptcy Attorney: Why Would Someone Want To File A Chapter 13 Repayment Plan?

St Louis Bankruptcy Attorney: Why Would Someone Want To File A Chapter 13 Repayment Plan?

ONLY $300 UPFRONT ATTORNEY FEES FOR A ST LOUIS CHAPTER 13 There are many reasons why someone (or a married couple) would want to file a St Louis Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Most people, however, are unaware of the benefits that come with this…
Feb 11
St Louis Bankruptcy Attorney: Why Would Someone Want To File A Chapter 13 Repayment Plan?

St Louis Bankruptcy Attorney: Why Would Someone Want To File A Chapter 13 Repayment Plan?

ONLY $300 UPFRONT ATTORNEY FEES FOR A ST LOUIS CHAPTER 13 There are many reasons why someone (or a married couple) would want to file a St Louis Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Most people, however, are unaware of the benefits that come with this…
Feb 11
St Louis Bankruptcy Attorney: Why Would Someone Want To File A Chapter 13 Repayment Plan?

St Louis Bankruptcy Attorney: Why Would Someone Want To File A Chapter 13 Repayment Plan?

ONLY $300 UPFRONT ATTORNEY FEES FOR A ST LOUIS CHAPTER 13 There are many reasons why someone (or a married couple) would want to file a St Louis Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Most people, however, are unaware of the benefits that come with this…

Rank this Week: 774

South Florida Attorney Blog

Covers bankruptcy and debt. By Van Horn Law Group.

http://blog.vanhornlawgroup.com

Oct 17
Perfumania Files for Bankruptcy

Perfumania Files for Bankruptcy

The long, slow death of the American mall continues as Perfumania files for bankruptcy. Retailer Perfumania has filed for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, joining a long parade of former shopping mall stalwarts that have headed for the exits. Behind…
Oct 11
Why are Americans in Credit Card Debt?

Why are Americans in Credit Card Debt?

You can’t really say that Americans have ever been out of credit card debt. Both before and after the recession credit card use has become a fact of life. While consumers continue to prefer debit cards for smaller purchases, the average…
Oct 9
Keeping Your Vehicle with a 722 Redemption

Keeping Your Vehicle with a 722 Redemption

There are lots of reasons that people don’t file for bankruptcy. Many times, they don’t even really understand how bankruptcy works to free them of their debts and give them a fresh start. One of the biggest reasons I found that…

Rank this Week: 1236

Law Office of Michael West P.C.…

Law Office of Michael West P.C. Blog

Covers Georgia law.

http://lawofficeofmichaelwest.com/blog/

Oct 16
Crossing Accidents – Train Slams into Truck in Locust Grove, Georgia

Crossing Accidents – Train Slams into Truck in Locust Grove, Georgia

Cars and trucks stuck on grade crossings are one of the most significant causes of wrecks between trains and vehicles. We see these crossing accidents on a regular basis in Georgia. Recently, a train hit a tractor-trailer that was stuck on a…
Oct 13
Newnan Couple Killed by Alleged Red Light Runner

Newnan Couple Killed by Alleged Red Light Runner

Red light runners cause a large number of intersection crashes. Tragically, in August, a couple from Newnan lost their lives after a driver allegedly ran a stop light. Thomas Mayo, 58, and Pamela Mayo, 57, died when a driver of a black…
Oct 11
Moe’s Diners Injured After Van Crashed into An Atlanta Restaurant

Moe’s Diners Injured After Van Crashed into An Atlanta Restaurant

Incidents in which cars and trucks crash into buildings occur more often than we may think. Recently, diners were injured when a van crashed into an Atlanta restaurant. Several people were reported injured in August after a nine-car crash in…

Rank this Week: 1245

Tampa Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy, as well as foreclosure defense. By Christie D. Arkovich, P.A.

http://www.tampabankruptcylawyerblog.com/

Oct 15
Reduce Your Student Loan Payment by 88%!

Reduce Your Student Loan Payment by 88%!

This could easily be you! This is a word-for-word review posted this week by a satisfied student loan client: Christie Arkovich and her team changed my life for the better. I went to her stressed because I couldn’t afford my…
Sep 30
Bankruptcy Trustee’s 341 Meeting: What to Expect and Watch Out For

Bankruptcy Trustee’s 341 Meeting: What to Expect and Watch Out For

All debtors must appear at a meeting called the “341 meeting of creditors”. Creditors may, but usually do not appear, and it is the Trustee asking most of the questions. This 341 must occur for a bankruptcy to be…
Sep 29
Buying a Home After Bankruptcy or Foreclosure

Buying a Home After Bankruptcy or Foreclosure

After experiencing the dreaded foreclosure or bankruptcy, you might worry that mortgage lenders will reject you when you attempt to buy another home. Anxiety over, “Will they think it’ll happen again and not give me a…

Rank this Week: 1357

New York Debt Relief Blog

Discusses bankruptcy, debt settlement, debt lawsuits, credit repair, and other facets of debt relief. By the Law Office of Simon Goldenberg, PLLC.

http://www.goldenbergfirm.com/Debt-Relief-Blog.aspx

Oct 13
Harassed by an abusive debt collector? Get up to $1000!

Harassed by an abusive debt collector? Get up to $1000!

Having a debt in collections can be very stressful. But having debt collectors constantly harassing you and using unfair collection tactics can make the situation feel impossible. It’s a debt collector’s job to follow up on…
Oct 9
Do Credit Bureaus Report Judgments & Tax Liens?

Do Credit Bureaus Report Judgments & Tax Liens?

When it comes to obtaining personal loans, your FICO credit score is perhaps the single most important determining factor. Credit scores are calculated based on information that appears on your credit report. Due to recent changes,…
Oct 4
Steps To Protect Yourself from Equifax Data Breach 2017

Steps To Protect Yourself from Equifax Data Breach 2017

Given the recent headlines regarding the credit reporting agency Equifax, its is understandable to be concerned about the status of your credit and the security of your personal information. While it is easy to ascertain that the…

Rank this Week: 1222

Atlanta Bankruptcy Blog

Covers Georgia bankruptcy. By Jonathan Ginsberg.

http://www.thebklawyer.com/thebkblog

Oct 9
Why You Must Pay Your Mortgage Directly After Filing Chapter 13

Why You Must Pay Your Mortgage Directly After Filing Chapter 13

If you are behind on your mortgage, you can use Chapter 13 to stop a pending foreclosure and repay missed payments over the 5 year term of your Chapter 13 plan. However, filing your Chapter 13 case is only the first step in saving your home.…
Aug 3
Georgia Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Mortgage Lenders Over Homeowners in Important Decision

Georgia Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Mortgage Lenders Over Homeowners in Important Decision

A 2017 ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court most likely represents a significant weakening to a consumer protection provision contained in Georgia’s home foreclosure law. Georgia law allows what is known as a non-judicial foreclosure.…
Jul 24
What Happens After Your Chapter 13 Plan is Confirmed?

What Happens After Your Chapter 13 Plan is Confirmed?

When your Chapter 13 plan is confirmed, it means that the bankruptcy judge assigned to your case has formally approved your plan of reorganization and all creditors are bound to the terms of your plan. In the Northern District of Georgia, a…

Rank this Week: 1322

Bankruptcy Mastery

Covers skill building for lawyers new to the practice of consumer bankruptcy law. By Cathy Moran.

http://www.bankruptcymastery.com

Oct 9
Brace Yourself

Brace Yourself

The 9th BAP’s Brace decision blew over everything we thought we knew about community property, joint tenancy titles, and the characterization of marital property. The storm warning is up. Until the 9th Circuit rules on the…
Oct 5
All Dressed Up & Nowhere To Go

All Dressed Up & Nowhere To Go

Rule 3002.1 is, in my opinion, the best thing that’s happened in bankruptcy in years. Whether you chalk mortgage servicing problems up to ineptitude or venality, it is indisputable that a mortgage servicer can’t audit a loan file…
Sep 28
Beyond Racism And Self Interest: Why Blacks File And Fail At Chapter 13

Beyond Racism And Self Interest: Why Blacks File And Fail At Chapter 13

ProPublica’s study of the percentage of black debtors who file bankruptcy and fail at Chapter 13 misses the forest for the trees. The report contents that bankruptcy lawyers steer blacks to an inappropriate chapter for the benefit…

Rank this Week: 1017

Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy and debt management. By Allmand Law.

https://www.allmandlaw.com/Blog.aspx

Oct 6
What is the Bankruptcy Means Test?

What is the Bankruptcy Means Test?

In 2005, lawmakers passed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention & Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) and made several significant changes to U.S. bankruptcy laws. BAPCPA affected both consumer and business bankruptcies by creating a new…
Sep 21
Where Does Bankruptcy Money Come From?

Where Does Bankruptcy Money Come From?

Bankruptcy is a debt relief process that enables consumers with insurmountable debt loads and financial struggles to gain control of their economic health. Achieving this goal and obtaining a brighter financial future will depend on the…
Sep 14
Who Can View My Bankruptcy Record?

Who Can View My Bankruptcy Record?

Bankruptcy is a significant legal endeavor that can provide substantial benefits to individuals and families struggling financially. Thanks to the automatic stay and discharge of debts provided by consumer bankruptcy – including…

Rank this Week: 1320

Fort Worth Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy, debt and foreclosures. By Lee Law Firm, PLLC.

http://leebankruptcy.com/bankruptcy_blog/

Oct 3
Bankruptcy Dismissed with Prejudice

Bankruptcy Dismissed with Prejudice

When you file bankruptcy, the court issues specific rules, and if you don’t follow those guidelines, or abuse the bankruptcy process in generally, the bankruptcy court may dismiss your case with prejudice. Taking a step back, when your…
Sep 26
New Jersey Signs Law Limiting Student Loan

New Jersey Signs Law Limiting Student Loan

Last month, the Governor of New Jersey signed a law that will limit the amount of money that a college student can borrow from the state’s student loan program. The law comes after allegations that the state was utilizing predatory…
Sep 20
iHeartMedia May be Forced to Declare Bankruptcy

iHeartMedia May be Forced to Declare Bankruptcy

iHeartMedia Inc. is a mass media company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas and was founded in 2008. The company’s main offering includes radio broadcasting services and owns more than 850 full power radio stations throughout the US,…

Rank this Week: 1194

Bankruptcy Topics

Covers consumer bankruptcy laws in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. By Doug Beaton.

http://www.douglasbeaton.com

Jul 6
New rules on credit reports may leave them looking skimpier — and less accurate

New rules on credit reports may leave them looking skimpier — and less accurate

Starting July 1, 2017, important rules for credit reporting agencies have changed, and the changes may have a big impact on both the curious consumer who just wants to check his score, and the debtor seriously thinking about filing for…
May 24
Midland Funding survives bankruptcy scare in Supreme Court

Midland Funding survives bankruptcy scare in Supreme Court

Midland Funding, the giant California-based debt buyer, narrowly escaped judgment in the United States Supreme Court in May 2017, when the nation’s highest justices ruled 5-3 that they couldn’t be sued by a bankrupt debtor for…
Mar 30
Chapter 13 debt limits increase

Chapter 13 debt limits increase

The upper debt limits for going in to Chapter 13 bankruptcy increased as of April 1, 2016. Chapter 13 debtors must have less than $1,184,200 in secured loans in order to qualify for relief. They also must have less than $394,725 in unsecured…

Rank this Week: 1055

Arnold & Wadsworth Blog

Covers bankruptcy, family law, divorce, DUI, criminal defense and general litigation.

http://arnoldwadsworth.com/blog/

Jun 20
A Brief Introduction to Utah Deficiency Action

A Brief Introduction to Utah Deficiency Action

When a lender forecloses on a mortgage and sells the property, it sometimes happens that the sale price does not cover the entire mortgaged amount. For example, you owe the bank $250,000 but the home only sells for $200,000 at auction. The…
Jun 15
What You Need to Know About the Utah Driver’s License Appeal Process Following a DUI Arrest

What You Need to Know About the Utah Driver’s License Appeal Process Following a DUI Arrest

Millions of Americans rely on their driver’s license to legally drive to and from work, school, the grocery store, and other destinations. Losing it after a DUI arrest can be inconvenient at best, and life-changing at the worst. The DUI…
Jun 10
6 Illegal Bill Collection Tactics to Watch For

6 Illegal Bill Collection Tactics to Watch For

The phone is ringing again, but you don’t pick up because you’re pretty sure who it is: that collection agency that’s been chasing you for overdue credit card or loan payments. You offered to do a payment arrangement, but…

Rank this Week: 1313

The Law firm of Vaughn & Weber,…

The Law firm of Vaughn & Weber, PLLC

Covers bankruptcy, family law, foreclosure, and real estate law in New York.

http://vaughnweberlaw.com

Apr 19
Retaliatory Eviction

Retaliatory Eviction

RETALIATORY EVICTION In New York, tenants are protected from retaliatory eviction proceedings by RPAPL 223-b. This statute states in summary that a landlord cannot commence a summary proceeding to evict a tenant in retaliation or…
Apr 13
Punitive Damages for DWI that causes Injury

Punitive Damages for DWI that causes Injury

Personal Injury Actions Involving DWI’s May Lead to Punitive Damages Individuals who are injured by a person driving while intoxicated may be entitled to punitive damages in addition to the compensatory damages that awarded. The…
Apr 10
Industrial Code Violation

Industrial Code Violation

INDUSTRIAL CODE VIOLATIONS New York Courts are littered with Labor Law 241(6) claims that hinge on whether the correct industrial codes have been plead and supported with admissible evidence. For a person injured in a construction…

Rank this Week: 997

Denver Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, foreclosure and debt collection. By the Law Office of Clark Daniel Dray.

http://www.debtfreecolorado.com/denver-bankruptcy-lawyer-blog/

Dec 7
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline

Chapter 7 bankruptcy may seem intimidating, but as you can tell from the following infographic, the steps that go into successfully completing your case are pretty straightforward. The post Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline appeared first on…
Nov 2
Bankruptcy and Your Credit Report – Frequently Asked Question

Bankruptcy and Your Credit Report – Frequently Asked Question

How Does a Bankruptcy Affect my Credit Score? If you’ve been doing a great job making payments on your debts, bankruptcy will have a significant impact on your credit score in the short term. However, by the time you start…
Oct 15
Bankruptcy Means Test Median Income by State – After April 1, 2017

Bankruptcy Means Test Median Income by State – After April 1, 2017

Your household income is an important element in determining whether you are eligible for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and calculating the payment amount and duration of a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy repayment plan. The bankruptcy means test…

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The Florida Asset Protection Blog

Covers bankruptcy planning, creditor rights, fraudulent conveyances, homestead protections and offshore planning. By Jonathan Alper.

http://www.assetprotectionfl.com/

Dec 7
Does Dependent Adult Child Support Head of Household Garnishment Exemption

Does Dependent Adult Child Support Head of Household Garnishment Exemption

An attorney called me about one of their clients who is being forced to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy because his wages were garnished. The attorney said that the client supported an adult child living at home. The attorney asked whether…
Nov 30
Can Financial Advisory Fees Be Exempt From Wage Garnishment?

Can Financial Advisory Fees Be Exempt From Wage Garnishment?

Some financial advisers are compensated for managing their clients’ money based upon a percentage of the clients’ securities portfolio. The typical adviser earns annually one percent of assets under management. One such financial…
Nov 24
Maximum Amounts Of Administrative Garnishment

Maximum Amounts Of Administrative Garnishment

This brief post supplements a post earlier this year concerning federal agency administrative wage garnishments. The earlier post stated that state law garnishment exemptions to do apply to administrative garnishments by federal agencies…

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Riverside County Bankruptcy Lawyer…

Riverside County Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers Bankruptcy, foreclosure, law suits and settlements. Published By The Law Office of Christopher Hewitt

http://www.riversidecountybankruptcylawyerblog.com/

Feb 15
Overpayment of Unemployment and Bankruptcy EDD and Bankrputcy

Overpayment of Unemployment and Bankruptcy EDD and Bankrputcy

You can put overpayments of EDD or Unemployment in to a chapter 7 bankruptcy and discharge the debt. EDD overpayments happen when people are collecting unemployment when possibly working or other issues that allow the EDD to come after you.…
Feb 15
HOA's Bankruptcy Past due Payments Foreclosure

HOA's Bankruptcy Past due Payments Foreclosure

I have been seeing more and more people with HOA issues. HOA's can foreclose against a property. HOA attorney's like Fiore Racobs and Power do exclusive HOA work and rack up very large attorney fees on behalf of HOA's when people are in…
Feb 15
Overpayment of Unemployment and Bankruptcy EDD and Bankrputcy

Overpayment of Unemployment and Bankruptcy EDD and Bankrputcy

You can put overpayments of EDD or Unemployment in to a chapter 7 bankruptcy and discharge the debt. EDD overpayments happen when people are collecting unemployment when possibly working or other issues that allow the EDD to come after you.…

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Nevada Loan Modification Attorney…

Nevada Loan Modification Attorney Malik Ahmad

Covers foreclosures and loan modifications. By Malik Ahmad.

http://lvattorneyma.wordpress.com

Sep 24
Are there limitations on what can be garnished?

Are there limitations on what can be garnished?

Are there limitations on what can be garnished? Wage garnishments Exempt earnings are not subject to garnishment. Exempt earnings are those which are not subject to judicial process (including garnishment) according to federal and state law.…
Sep 24
Are there limitations on what can be garnished?

Are there limitations on what can be garnished?

Are there limitations on what can be garnished? Wage garnishments Exempt earnings are not subject to garnishment. Exempt earnings are those which are not subject to judicial process (including garnishment) according to federal and state law.…
May 3
How to handle lawsuits filed by lenders for second trust deed in Nevada?

How to handle lawsuits filed by lenders for second trust deed in Nevada?

This is a complex topic and should only be left to seasoned attorneys. Our law office, Law Office of Malik W. Ahmad is well situated to handle these kinds of lawsuits and we have successfully settled, or litigated to an acceptable levels all…

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The Truth About Loan Modification,…

The Truth About Loan Modification, Foreclosure & Bankruptcy

Recounts tales of horror from the trenches and warn people about banking practices. By R. Grace Rodriguez.

http://letbksaveyou.blogspot.com/

Dec 20
Carrying Debt vs. Bankruptcy.... Would you rather save your behind or save your face?

Carrying Debt vs. Bankruptcy.... Would you rather save your behind or save your face?

BANKRUPTCY STIGMABankruptcy can seem so scary or humiliating that lots of folks resolve to just keep paying the minimums on their debts.You know what it feels like to have more bills than you can pay. You don’t know how bankruptcy…
Dec 20
WRONGFUL FORECLOSURE SUCCESS!!! YOU DON"T HAVE TO FULLY TENDER BALANCE DUE TO CHALLENGE FORECLOSURE

WRONGFUL FORECLOSURE SUCCESS!!! YOU DON"T HAVE TO FULLY TENDER BALANCE DUE TO CHALLENGE FORECLOSURE

Cheung v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 2013 Westlaw 6017497 (N.D. Cal.).Facts: Following a nonjudicial foreclosure, the defaulting borrower brought suit against the foreclosing creditor, claiming that the foreclosure itself had been wrongful…
Oct 14
NACA's FREE LOAN MODIFICATION ASSISTANCE..... COMES TO LA!!! October 31 - Nov 4 & Nov. 14-18, 2013

NACA's FREE LOAN MODIFICATION ASSISTANCE..... COMES TO LA!!! October 31 - Nov 4 & Nov. 14-18, 2013

https://www.naca.com/nacaWeb/index_main.aspxONTARIOFlyerOct 24-28LOS ANGELESFlyerOct 31-Nov 4SACRAMENTOFlyerNov 7-11LOS ANGELESFlyerNov 14-18The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America ("NACA") is a non-profit, community advocacy and…

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Bankruptcy - the good, bad and…

Bankruptcy - the good, bad and ugly

Advice, comments and discussions about consumer bankruptcy. Some of the discussions are for laymen and others for lawyers.

http://www.dianedrain.com

Oct 15
FDAA Cheated Consumers, Sued for Fraud & Misleading Client

FDAA Cheated Consumers, Sued for Fraud & Misleading Client

The post FDAA Cheated Consumers, Sued for Fraud & Misleading Clients appeared first on Diane L. Drain - Phoenix Bankruptcy & Foreclosure Attorney.
Oct 9
STOP PAYDAY LOAN DEBT TRAPS – CFPB NEW RULE

STOP PAYDAY LOAN DEBT TRAPS – CFPB NEW RULE

The post STOP PAYDAY LOAN DEBT TRAPS – CFPB NEW RULE appeared first on Diane L. Drain - Phoenix Bankruptcy & Foreclosure Attorney.
Sep 26
Anti-Puppy Mill Law Upheld

Anti-Puppy Mill Law Upheld

The post Anti-Puppy Mill Law Upheld appeared first on Diane L. Drain - Phoenix Bankruptcy & Foreclosure Attorney.

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Law Blog Switzerland

Swiss blawg covering a broad range of Swiss and international laws.

http://www.lawblogswitzerland.ch

Oct 15
Europäischer Datenschutzbeauftragter (EDSB/EDPS) veröffentlicht Empfehlungen zu ausgewählten Aspekten der E-Privacy Verordnung (Entwurf)

Europäischer Datenschutzbeauftragter (EDSB/EDPS) veröffentlicht Empfehlungen zu ausgewählten Aspekten der E-Privacy Verordnung (Entwurf)

Die derzeit geltenden E-Privacy Richtlinie (2002/58/EG) sowie Cookie-Richtlinie (2009/136/EG) der EU ergänzen die europäische Datenschutzrichtlinie (95/46/EG) in Bezug auf den Schutz personenbezogener Daten im Bereich der…
Oct 15
Europäischer Datenschutzbeauftragter (EDSB/EDPS) veröffentlicht weitere Ausgabe seines Newsletter

Europäischer Datenschutzbeauftragter (EDSB/EDPS) veröffentlicht weitere Ausgabe seines Newsletter

Am 27. September 2017 veröffentlichte der Europäische Datenschutzbeauftragte (EDSB/EDPS) eine weitere Ausgabe seines Newsletters. Darin geht er auf folgende Themenbereiche ein: A digital Europe needs data protectionHealth and data…
Oct 12
Zürcher Steuerbuch (ZStB)

Zürcher Steuerbuch (ZStB)

Das Steueramt Zürich hat online aufgerüstet. Gemäss Mitteilung vom 6. Oktober 2017 ist das Zürcher Steuerbuch (ZStB) neu vollständig online zugänglich. Die Sammlung von Erlassen und Praxishinweisen zum…

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Bankruptcy Law Network

Covers bankruptcy and consumer credit.

http://www.bankruptcylawnetwork.com/

Oct 15
Student Loans and the Elderly: How to Stop Student Loan Collectors and Social Security Garnishment

Student Loans and the Elderly: How to Stop Student Loan Collectors and Social Security Garnishment

An increasing number of our senior citizens are faced with the same problems faced by many of our young adults: student loans. A recent PBS story, “More older Americans than ever are struggling with student debt,” highlights…
Sep 6
Yes You Can Refile Your Chapter 13 Case, But Should You?

Yes You Can Refile Your Chapter 13 Case, But Should You?

If you are facing a foreclosure, vehicle repossession, wage garnishment or other financial crisis, Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a great tool to stop the chaos. As the type of bankruptcy that includes a repayment plan, Chapter 13 can…
Jun 6
How Bankruptcy Can Solve Your “Too Expensive Car” Problem

How Bankruptcy Can Solve Your “Too Expensive Car” Problem

Next to home mortgages, motor vehicle loans are often your most expensive purchase. According to USA Today, the average transaction cost of a new car or truck sold in the U.S. was around $33,500. Lenders are now extending vehicle purchase…

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Bankruptcy Advice Blog

Covers bankruptcy in Ontario, Canada. By Bankruptcy Ontario.

http://bankruptcy-ontario.org/bankruptcy-advice/

Oct 13
Can I Travel Or Move If I Filed Bankruptcy In Ontario?

Can I Travel Or Move If I Filed Bankruptcy In Ontario?

Bankruptcy. It’s a scary word. I don’t think I have ever met anyone who likes the word ‘bankruptcy’. A lot of that fear and dislike comes from a lack of understanding of what bankruptcy is and how it works. My offices…
Sep 8
What’s Included in My Bankruptcy Record & Who Can See It?

What’s Included in My Bankruptcy Record & Who Can See It?

While personal bankruptcy information is publicly recorded, it’s not broadcasted like corporate bankruptcies. There are several places where bankruptcy information can be found. 1. In your Licensed Insolvency Trustee’s…
Aug 11
I Want to Declare Bankruptcy But…

I Want to Declare Bankruptcy But…

I have been meeting with people for many years – reviewing their situation, discussing the issues that have caused them to fall into a debt crisis, and looking at the options that will best suit their situation. Sometimes people come in…

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Northern Kentucky Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury and accidents, DUI, criminal defense, bank side bankruptcy cases, creditors' rights, divorce and family custody, and estate planning. By Fessler Schneider & Grimme.

http://www.fsgattorneys.com/blog

Oct 12
Kentucky Personal Injury Attorney Honored

Kentucky Personal Injury Attorney Honored

David F. Fessler has been honored by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of the top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in Kentucky for “Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service.” This honor is very gratifying…
Oct 4
Personal Injury Attorneys in Kentucky and Ohio

Personal Injury Attorneys in Kentucky and Ohio

No one wants to be the person or people in the car in this picture. Unfortunately, with over 200 million drivers on the roads in the United States, it is quite possible you could be hit by another driver. In Kentucky, as in most…
Aug 30
Personal Injury Attorneys in Kentucky and Ohio

Personal Injury Attorneys in Kentucky and Ohio

Fessler, Schneider, & Grimme wish you a wonderful three day weekend. Labor Day is the last three day weekend of the summer season and everyone wants to take advantage of it. Most of us will drive to friends or relatives for…

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Sader Law Firm Blog

Covers bankruptcy, collections and student loans.

http://www.saderlawfirm.com/blog

Oct 11
What Student Loan Repayment Options Are Available for FFEL Loans?

What Student Loan Repayment Options Are Available for FFEL Loans?

The Department of Education recently reported that an increasing number of student loan borrowers are failing to make payments. According to the Education Department, 580,671 borrowers who entered repayment by October 1, 2013 defaulted by…
Oct 9
Can I File for Bankruptcy on Student Loans?

Can I File for Bankruptcy on Student Loans?

There is a common misconception that it is impossible to file for bankruptcy on student loans. While it may be very difficult to completely or partially discharge student loans in bankruptcy, we can assure you that it is not impossible. You…
Oct 4
What Are My Options If I Can No Longer Afford My Chapter 13 Payments?

What Are My Options If I Can No Longer Afford My Chapter 13 Payments?

Chapter 13 bankruptcy affords you the opportunity to keep your most cherished assets. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your debts are consolidated into a monthly payment that lasts for three to five years. After you have completed the payment…

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Bankruptcy and Restructuring Blog

Offers up-to-date information on bankruptcy, reorganization and creditors' rights. By Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.bankruptcylawblog.com/

Oct 5
Double Whammy: In a Sweeping New Opinion, the Ninth Circuit Creates a New Mechanism for Completely Wiping Out Unexpired Leases in Bankruptcy, and Also Undercuts a Critical Protection for Buyers in 363 Sale

Double Whammy: In a Sweeping New Opinion, the Ninth Circuit Creates a New Mechanism for Completely Wiping Out Unexpired Leases in Bankruptcy, and Also Undercuts a Critical Protection for Buyers in 363 Sale

In In re Spanish Peaks Holdings II, LLC, Case No. 15-35572 (9th Cir. Sept. 12, 2017), the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that a bankruptcy trustee may use Section 363(f) of the Bankruptcy Code to sell real property free and clear of…
Jun 22
Second Circuit Holds that Contingent Equity-Based Compensation of Former Lehman Employees are Subordinate to Creditor Claim

Second Circuit Holds that Contingent Equity-Based Compensation of Former Lehman Employees are Subordinate to Creditor Claim

In In re Lehman Bros. Holdings Inc. 855 F.3d 459 (2d Cir. 2017), the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a district court order subordinating the claims of former Lehman Bros. (“Lehman”) employees…
Jun 6
To Report or Not to Report – Is it Really A Question?

To Report or Not to Report – Is it Really A Question?

In a May 15, 2017 Bankruptcy Court decision (Gardens Decision) from California’s Central District (In re Gardens Regional Hospital and Medical Center, Inc. (Bankr. C.D.Cal., May 15, 2017, No. 1617463), Judge Ernest M. Robles wrote that…

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Covers governance in higher education and in law firms, bankruptcy ethics, popular culture and the law, Enron and other corporate fiascos, and professional responsibility generally. By Nancy Rapoport, a law professor at UNLV's Boyd School of Law.

http://nancyrapoport.blogspot.com/

Sep 8
OK, Blogger. I give up.

OK, Blogger. I give up.

You're not letting me update my links, so I'm not posting to this blog any more.
Apr 28
Why the Westin Cincinnati is likely the very worst Westin in the country.

Why the Westin Cincinnati is likely the very worst Westin in the country.

How do we count the ways in which the Westin Cincinnati is a very, very bad hotel?First, the good news: friendly staff and great location. That, however, is the only good news.1. Let's start with safety. There should…
Apr 20
Predicted this in 2012.

Predicted this in 2012.

The story on Whittier in the NYT is here.As I said in 2012, "[t]he world doesn’t need as many ABA-accredited law schools as it has already, just as the world has figured out that it doesn’t need as many U.S.-based BigLaw firms as…

Rank this Week: 1677

New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and foreclosures. By the Law Offices of Robert Manchel.

http://www.bankruptcylawyer-nj.com/blog/

May 5
New Jersey EZ Pass Violations, Registration Suspension, Auto Impoundment and Bankruptcy

New Jersey EZ Pass Violations, Registration Suspension, Auto Impoundment and Bankruptcy

<h2>Bankruptcy Lawyer Explains How New Jersey EZ Pass Violations And The Threat Of Registration Suspension and Auto Impoundment is Handled in Bankruptcy.</h2> New Jersey residents may not realize that relatively minor EZ Pass…
Apr 28
Common Reasons Why A New Jersey Chapter 7 Case Could Be Denied

Common Reasons Why A New Jersey Chapter 7 Case Could Be Denied

<h2>NJ Bankruptcy Lawyer Provides The Most Common Reasons Why A Chapter 7 Case May Be Denied.</h2> The denial or rejection of a NJ. chapter 7 bankruptcy case and/or the trustee unexpectedly selling a debtor’s property is…
Apr 24
Would an NJ.Chapter 13 Trustee Sell My Property?

Would an NJ.Chapter 13 Trustee Sell My Property?

<h2>Attorney, Robert Manchel, explains the consequences of owning valuable property and the whether a chapter 13 trustee would sell property. </h2> A chapter 13 case is different than a chapter 7, in that a New Jersey chapter 7…

Rank this Week: 2218

Trust Matters Most

Covers family law, divorce, bankruptcy, and specific Pennsylvania law changes. By Reese, Samley, Wagenseller, Mecum & Longer, P.C.

http://www.trustmattersmost.com/blog

Apr 20
Real Estate Assessment

Real Estate Assessment

What does Reassessment Mean? All property parcels in Lancaster County will receive an updated assessment. This new assessment represents an estimate of your property’s fair market value. The new assessment will be effective as of 1/1/18…
Sep 15
Articles on the Supreme Court case of Watts vs. Manheim Township School District

Articles on the Supreme Court case of Watts vs. Manheim Township School District

We wish to acknowledge School Transportation News for an article written on Mr. Reese’s recent Supreme Court win! School Transportation News article As well as, American Bus Sales in Oklahoma for bringing our win to the eyes of those in…
Sep 15
Articles on the Supreme Court case of Watts vs. Manheim Township School District

Articles on the Supreme Court case of Watts vs. Manheim Township School District

We wish to acknowledge School Transportation News for an article written on Mr. Reese’s recent Supreme Court win! School Transportation News article As well as, American Bus Sales in Oklahoma for bringing our win to the eyes of those in…

Rank this Week: 1451

Sacramento Bankruptcy and Divorce…

Sacramento Bankruptcy and Divorce Attorneys Blog

By the Law Offices of Matthew D. Roy.

http://www.sacramento-bankruptcy-attorneys-blog.com/

Mar 30
HOME IMPROVEMENTS PAYMENTS CAN BE FRAUDULENTLY CONVERTED INTO HOME EQUITY ACCORDING TO FEDERAL APPELLATE COURT

HOME IMPROVEMENTS PAYMENTS CAN BE FRAUDULENTLY CONVERTED INTO HOME EQUITY ACCORDING TO FEDERAL APPELLATE COURT

The Federal Appellate Panel for the 8th Circuit Court of Appeal recently held if a Debtor makes payments toward home improvements in an attempt to defraud a creditor, that those payments may not be exempt. The issue for decision in this…
Mar 15
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Filings in Sacramento Area See Noticeable Slowdown

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Filings in Sacramento Area See Noticeable Slowdown

According to the Eastern District of California that handles all Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy cases in the Sacramento Metropolitan Area, data shows that filings in the region have fallen consistently over the last few years. As we all…
Feb 12
USEFUL CONSIDERATIONS FOR FILING BANKRUPTCY AND DIVORCE SIMULTANEOUSLY

USEFUL CONSIDERATIONS FOR FILING BANKRUPTCY AND DIVORCE SIMULTANEOUSLY

Many people going through bankruptcy or divorce in the Sacramento area find that these two distinct legal fields can actually run hand in hand. Often times, financial problems can lead to the breakdown of a marriage, or conversely, the…

Rank this Week: 2020

Illinois Business Litigator Blog

Covers mortgages, consumer debt, and bankruptcy. By M. Hedayat + Associates, P.C.

http://www.illinoisbusinesslitigationlawyer.com/

Mar 27
Bankruptcy: The Big Picture (Part I)

Bankruptcy: The Big Picture (Part I)

This post was prepared by yours truly, with contributions from Phil Bradford, a financial web content writer. Phil graduated from New York University School of Law and recently joined Herald University as a reporter. He has also written…
Sep 16
Divorce Attorney Fees Nondischargable

Divorce Attorney Fees Nondischargable

In May 2013 a Wisconsin Court determined that Trentadue committed “signiﬁcant over‐trial” and ordered that he contribute $25,000 toward his ex‐wife’s Attorneys' fees. Trentadue filed Bankruptcy. The…
Sep 16
Divorce Attorney Fees Nondischargable

Divorce Attorney Fees Nondischargable

In May 2013 a Wisconsin Court determined that Trentadue committed “signiﬁcant over‐trial” and ordered that he contribute $25,000 toward his ex‐wife’s Attorneys' fees. Trentadue filed Bankruptcy. The…

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Will Geer's Bankruptcy Blog

Covers Chapter 11 and Consumer Bankruptcy Issues.

http://www.atlbankruptcyhelp.com/articles

Feb 1
How To Use Bankruptcy to Lower Your Car Payment

How To Use Bankruptcy to Lower Your Car Payment

Paying a car payment each month with interest you know is exorbitant can be agony. But did you know that you could use bankruptcy to lower your car payments? There are actually two different ways to accomplish a lower car payment by filing…
Jan 15
4 Common Tax Myths Demystified

4 Common Tax Myths Demystified

The United States tax code can be a bear to understand. There are a lot of misconceptions about how we are taxed, so we’ll tackle four of the more commonly held misinformed beliefs in this article. Higher Tax Brackets Do Not Mean ALL…
Jan 4
A Guide to Being Sued by Unifund CCR, LLC

A Guide to Being Sued by Unifund CCR, LLC

If Unifund CCR, LLC has served you with a debt collection lawsuit, the end is not near. Like Cavalry Portfolio and Midland Funding, Unifund CCR, LLC is a junk debt buyer with a business model that relies on the fact that 95% of consumers…

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