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

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Sanctions for Attempting to File a Piece of Paper?

The PACER and CM/ECF programs have revolutionized the practice of bankruptcy law. Thanks to PACER, I can download a document filed in almost any district in the country for the low price of $.08 per page (soon to go up to $.10 but still cheap)

Federal Circuit Court Liberalizes Chapter 13 Stripping Of Unsecured Junior Mortgages

Because of substantial decline in Florida real estate values Chapter 13 bankruptcy is commonly used to strip off second and third mortgages from the debtor’s upside down primary residence. Junior mortgages are not stripped off the residence at start

Massachusetts Bankruptcy Lawyer Updates on CFPB

We have provided numerous updates about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau since its establishment as a part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The Act, usually referred to simply as Dodd-Frank, after the

Understanding WaMu’s Bankruptcy Plan Rejection

Washington Mutual, Inc., the holding company for failed bank Washington Mutual, has faced some trouble having its reorganization plan accepted in bankruptcy court. The company filed for bankruptcy three years ago, but the court has twice rejected its

Unmarried Couples and Bankruptcy

Couples who aren’t married, even those who have legally recognized civil unions, cannot file bankruptcy even if their debt was jointly incurred. Bankruptcies fall under federal jurisdiction and are not filed in the state in which you reside, so

The British Virgin Islands: A Paradise to Tourists and Mutual Fund Investors Alike… with Blue Skies, Full Moon Parties… and Clawback-Free Zones

A decision from a British Virgin Islands court could potentially limit efforts to recover funds for defrauded customers of the now defunct Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities Inc. (“BLMIS”) as well as for other BVI-domiciled funds. Irving Picard

The Daily Docket: Garlock Loses Bid to Look into Old Asbestos Bankruptcies

A judge denied Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC’s bid to obtain legal documents from decade-old asbestos bankruptcies, warning the consequences of doing so would upend previously struck resolutions to billions of dollars in claims. Read the Daily

Better, Faster, Cheaper? Improved Uses of Technology is the Key

Each of us knows and suffers under this work place mantra: we're pushed to be better, faster and cheaper. So, what magic formula, or pixie dust, frees us from this bondage? Technology. Smarter uses of technology. At the annual meeting of the American

Downers Grove Bankruptcy Attorney Explains Where To Send Chapter 13 Plan Payments?

Link Well the first payment is something that I collect from the debtor immediately before the case is filed. The payment will be in the form of either a cashier’s check or a money order, and it will be made payable to the Chapter 13 trustee. Once

Joliet Bankruptcy Attorney Reports: How Bankruptcy Appears On A Credit Report

Link Bankruptcy will show up on a credit report for up to 10 years. It will list the case number, and it will list the approximate amount of money that was discharged by the debtor. However, just because something is on a credit report does not mean

Bankruptcy: It’s All About Timing.

Exactly when a Bankruptcy petition is filed can make a big difference in your case. There’s an old Vaudeville bit that has one comedian talking to another. The first asks: “What is the most important thing about com…” and before he can finish his

5 rewarding replacements for debit card rewards

With some banks dropping debit card rewards, sub in one of these generous alternatives.

Future of debit card rewards

New technology may spawn debit card deals tailored to you. Find out the future of rewards.

Compare debit card rewards

Debit card reward offerings are changing. Learn the results of Bankrate's 2011 survey.

Are your debit card rewards safe?

Customers can still redeem earned rewards points but might face expiration dates or fees.

Banks cutting debit rewards

Bankrate's 2011 Debit Card Rewards Survey finds these programs are dying. What can you do?

How to get a home after a foreclosure

With patience, you can get a home loan after foreclosure, short sale or bankruptcy.

7 tips for winning a credit card dispute

If you spot an unfamiliar charge on your bill, act fast. Here's how to file a credit card dispute.

2011 Bankrate Debit Card Rewards Survey

Debit card rewards offerings are changing rapidly. Find out how in Bankrate's 2011 survey.

5 ways to hang on to debit card rewards

If your debit rewards are under attack, try switching to a credit union or small bank.