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

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A good time to ladder CDs?

Laddering should be a disciplined approach to CD investing, not a stab at market-timing.

5 online security don'ts for your protection

Online security isn't new, but the growth in social media has added new scams to dodge.

US economy: Putting the 3 in QE3

Tim Duy, Ph.D., provides insight on why the economy might be headed for a recession.

Same-Sex Married Debtors May File a Joint Petition for Bankruptcy: The DOMA’s Definition of “Spouse” is Held Unconstitutional

By: Jennifer K. Arcarola St. John's Law Student American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff In In re Balas & Morales, [1] the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California held that a legally married same-sex couple could

Are Child Support Payments Considered Income In Bankruptcy?

For the purposes of the bankruptcy means test, child support payments are treated as income. For some bankruptcy debtors, the treatment of child support payments as income will push them over the maximum income threshold required to file Chapter 7

Bankruptcy and real estate taxes: Counties are desperate

Filing bankruptcy gets rid of most of your debts; but it does not necessarily get rid of most of your problems. For some people, real estate that they already moved out of is a problem. Filing bankruptcy does not mean the bankruptcy court takes over

The Decline in Bankruptcy Filings by Chapter

Bankruptcy filings have been on the decline, but has this decline been spread differently between chapter 7 and chapter 13? Using figures from the Bankruptcy Data Project at Harvard as supplied by Epiq Systems, the chart to the right breaks down the

Surprising Things to Consider When Filing for Bankruptcy

When it comes to things to consider when filing for bankruptcy, you might think you have all your ducks lined up, so to speak. You’ve contacted a great bankruptcy attorney. You have all of your paperwork in order. You’ve even researched the topic of

Third Circuit Upholds Professional Responsibility in Age of Technology

A landmark case involving ethics and technology has reached its conclusion with an opinion from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals that an attorney cannot blindly rely on information provided by an automated system, especially when the accuracy of

Your Job Search and Bankruptcy

In today’s current economic climate, your job search and bankruptcy may not initially seem to be connected. After all, with so many people declaring bankruptcy – and with the sheer number of individuals searching for jobs – it’s understandable to

"Going Out of Business" Sales: An Interview with NPR's Planet Money

Planet Money's Zoe Chace aired an excellent story on December 27 on retail "going out of business" sales. This 6 minute piece is a whirlwind glimpse into these sales from the perspective of the liquidator, the retailer and its staff, the consumer

How American Airlines Sought Bankruptcy Court Approval to Continue its Frequent Flyer Programs in its Chapter 11 Filing

Written by Craig D. Robins, Esq. The recent bankruptcy filing of American Airlines on November 29, 2012 got me thinking in several ways about the interplay between airlines, consumers and bankruptcy. How does an airline seeking bankruptcy protection

Will I Lose My Security Clearance If I File For Bankruptcy?

“Can I lose my security clearance if I file for bankruptcy? This is a question that I often hear from members of the Armed Forces, employees of the Transportation Security Administration and others in Federal service or employment. In my experience

10 years to retirement? Invest for balance

A decade before retirement is no time to invest too aggressively -- or too timidly.

6 New Year's resolutions for homeowners in 2012

As 2012 dawns, adopt some of these financial goals to make homeownership more affordable.

What Happens After A Chapter 7 Discharge When the Creditor Sues You?

As a Massachusetts bankruptcy attorney, I regularly tell clients that a Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge gives you a "fresh start" and that all dischargeable debts are discharged by federal law. Those debts include, but are not limited to, credit card

Best of the Rest

Print Page Every year, I read more cases than I have time to blog about. Here are some cases that I meant to write about but didn't have the time. River Road Partners v. Amalgamated Bank, 651 F.3d 642 (7th Cir. 2011), cert granted, RadLAX Gateway


Business and Commercial Litigation

The Atlanta Law Office of Scott B. Riddle represents clients in corporate litigation, derivative actions, real estate litigation and general business disputes throughout the state of Georgia. Mr. Riddle has been counsel in several high profile


Real Estate and Construction Litigation

The Atlanta Law Office of Scott B. Riddle represents individuals and businesses in real estate litigation and construction disputes in metro Atlanta and throughout Georgia. Scott has handled many high-profile cases in these related areas of the law


Bankruptcy, Workout and Creditor Representation

Scott Riddle has over 20 years experience representing parties in bankruptcy proceedings and workouts. Scott began his career as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable W. Homer Drake, Jr., United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of