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Insolvency Service “reframes” view of creditor – IPs can apply their discretion (UK)

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Professional Troubles: Payment of Retainers by Third Parties May Be Permitted, But Nondisclosure Is Costly

In the case of In re Am. Int’l Refinery, Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit considered an issue of first impression in whether a retainer payment to a debtor’s counsel – which would usually be made by the debtor – may be

Involuntary Bankruptcy

If a debtor chooses to file bankruptcy he/she files a voluntary petition for bankruptcy with the court. If a creditor attempts to force an individual into a bankruptcy it is considered involuntary. Basically, this happens when a creditor feels that

Can I Keep My Credit Card in a Chapter 13?

The answer is no. As an Atlanta bankruptcy lawyer, I am routinely asked this question and am consistently met with shock and dismay. I’m sorry, but part of the deal of repaying only a portion of your debts over time at no interest is that the courts

Want to Cross-Sell? Focus on Service

USAA and Navy Federal Credit Union top a list of products per customer. Notice that the culture of USAA is totally service-oriented and decidedly not sales-oriented.

Involuntary Bankruptcy

If a debtor chooses to file bankruptcy he/she files a voluntary petition for bankruptcy with the court.  If a creditor attempts to force an individual into a bankruptcy it is considered involuntary.  Basically, this happens when a creditor feels that

Tax Tips and Tricks for Homeowners

When it comes tax time, knowing what is rightfully yours to claim is crucial. That is why it is important to know tax essentials before tax time comes around instead of during. Since there are all sorts of rules that apply to different areas, such as

Celebrity investments gone sour

Some really big names have made some really bad decisions when it comes to investing.

You forgot about your matured CD. Now what?

You didn't keep track of your CD and it reached maturity. Here's what to expect and what to do.

Will a cash-out refi come back to bite me?

There are times when home sellers wish they hadn't used their property as a piggy bank.

5 financial blunders and how to fix them

It's easy to make mistakes but hard to recognize them. Take these steps to recover.

High-end value: 7 cheap-to-own luxury cars

Not everyone can afford a large sedan, but these choices offer the best value in upscale cars.

Can I defer an investment loss to next tax year?

If you're entitled to the $25,000 deduction, you have to claim it regardless of your other income.

Mortgages flirt with 4 percent but play hard to get

As mortgage rates fall to a record low, why aren't more people buying houses?

Q&A: Savings tips from banking VIP

Arkadi Kuhlmann, the chairman of ING Direct USA, explains why saving is important.

Easy Steps to File for Personal Bankruptcy in Dallas

If you are thinking of filing for personal bankruptcy in Dallas and are worried of a complicated and difficult legal move, think again. While the decision to file should come after much deep contemplation, the truth is that an experienced bankruptcy

Importance of Disclosure: 3rd Party Payment of Debtor's Counsel's Retainer

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion that serves as a reminder of the importance of disclosure by professionals seeking engagement of all connections they have with parties of interest in a case. In Robbye R. Waldron v. Adams

Gurnee Bankruptcy Lawyer States That Bankruptcy Is Public Record

Link As a Gurnee bankruptcy lawyer, I am asking time and time again if the names of people who file under Chapter 13 published are published in the newspaper. Filing a Chapter 13 is public record, and it is available through computer systems

Sonya Dakar’s Famed Hollywood Spa Enters Chapter 11

Associated Press Gwyneth Paltrow, above, is one of many celebrities to have been treated by Sonya Dakar Skin Clinic. The parent company of Sonya Dakar Skin Clinic, swanky West Hollywood spa to the stars, filed for Chapter 11 protection Tuesday

LOAN MODIFICATION'S DEADLY TRAP - FORECLOSURE

Many of our clients had received phone calls from their ‘lender’ (before they were clients) who at the time sympathized with the fact they were behind on their mortgage payments. These folks are often told there is a solution for their problem. The

Government Forfeiture Beats Creditor Claim in Petters Ponzi Scheme

When a Ponzi scheme breaks, the government rushes to forfeit the assets that constitute or are derived from proceeds traceable to the crime. At the same time, creditors, thinking that they had properly secured their claims, try to grab those very