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Bankr. W.D.N.C.: Smith v. DeSeveria- Repayment of Short-Term Loans to Insiders was not a Fraudulent Conveyance

Bankr. W.D.N.C.: Smith v. DeSeveria- Repayment of Short-Term Loans to Insiders was not a Fraudulent Conveyance Ed Boltz Fri, 03/22/2024 - 16:00 Summary: Matthew W. Smith, the sole manager of the reorganized debtor BK Racing, LLC, sought recovery of

Mediator Insights: Practice Tips for Attorneys Based on Lessons Learned Over 10 Years as a Mediator

Now that I have hit double digits as a neutral, I thought I would share some mediation practice tips for attorneys based on lessons learned over the last 10 years. Be Prepared. I prepare for every mediation, and you should too. You should know the

Arbitrator Insights: Practice Tips for Attorneys Based on Lessons Learned Over 10 Years as an Arbitrator

Now that I have hit double digits as a neutral, I thought I would share some arbitration practice tips for attorneys based on lessons learned over the last 10 years. Be Prepared: I prepare for the preliminary case management and scheduling conference

ADR Insights: 10 Lessons Learned in 10 Years as a Mediator and Arbitrator

Ten years ago, I shifted my practice from serving as an advocate (an attorney representing parties) to primarily serving as a neutral (an arbitrator or mediator). Those 10 years went by in the blink of an eye. Now that I have hit double digits as a

HOW TO USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN YOUR LAW PRACTICE (“BE AN IMPLEMENTER) CLE OUTLINE DELIBERATE SOLOS PRESENTED ON 03-2008-2024

HOW TO USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN YOUR LAW PRACTICE (“BE AN IMPLEMENTER) CLE OUTLINE DELIBERATE SOLOS PRESENTED ON 03-2008-2024 Why You Should You Use Artificial Intelligence in your Law Practice: 1. Effectively using technology can make the

E.D.N.C.: Lewis v. EquityExperts.org- Excessive Fees illegal under FDCPA

E.D.N.C.: Lewis v. EquityExperts.org- Excessive Fees illegal under FDCPA Ed Boltz Thu, 03/21/2024 - 16:16 Summary: After allegedly falling $314 behind on her homeowners association dues, the HOA retained EquityExperts.org to "aggressively" collect

Bankruptcy Abuse Rarely Works . . . Because Of Gatekeepers—CREDITORS AND THEIR ATTORNEYS (Part 2)

By: Donald L Swanson Over the years, I’ve heard lots of people say, “Bankruptcy abuse is a huge problem,” as a self-evident and undeniable proposition. But here’s the thing. Debtors who try to abuse the bankruptcy system rarely get away with it. That

Update for Insolvency Practitioners on UK Companies House Filings

Following our previous alert, in which we highlighted an issue with entries relating to registered security maintained at Companies House being incorrectly updated to indicate that they had in fact been discharged without the awareness of the

Update for Insolvency Practitioners on UK Companies House Filings

Following our previous alert, in which we highlighted an issue with entries relating to registered security maintained at Companies House being incorrectly updated to indicate that they had in fact been discharged without the awareness of the

Do Most People Get Denied SSDI the First Time?

Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, is a Federal Program that helps many Americans who cannot support themselves through work because they are disabled. However, the program can be extremely competitive, and many potential SSDI applicants

M.D.N.C.: Atkinson v. Coats- Law Enforcement Officer involvement in Illegal Self-Help Repossession

M.D.N.C.: Atkinson v. Coats- Law Enforcement Officer involvement in Illegal Self-Help Repossession Ed Boltz Wed, 03/20/2024 - 01:39 Summary: When Carolina Repo attempted a self-help repossession of her car, Atkinson attempted to drive her vehicle

M.D.N.C.: Atkinson v. Coats- Law Enforcement Officer involvement in Illegal Self-Help Repossession

M.D.N.C.: Atkinson v. Coats- Law Enforcement Officer involvement in Illegal Self-Help Repossession Ed Boltz Wed, 03/20/2024 - 01:39 Summary: When Carolina Repo attempted a self-help repossession of her car, Atkinson attempted to drive her vehicle

Bankruptcy Abuse Rarely Works . . . Because Of Gatekeepers—DEBTOR’S ATTORNEY (Part 1)

By: Donald L Swanson Over the years, I’ve heard lots of people say, “Bankruptcy abuse is a huge problem,” as a self-evident and undeniable proposition. But here’s the thing. Debtors who try to abuse the bankruptcy system rarely get away with it. That

Embarrassing but Important Correction

As you know from prior posts, if I do anything well, then it’s public self-deprecation. And, thus, I’m embarrassed to admit that I wrongly attributed the In re Carter (Bankr. N.D. Ga. Dec. 13, 2023) Sub V opinion to Judge Sage Sigler (Bankr. N.D. Ga

Attorney Bruce Levitt Vacated Another Tax Lien Foreclosure and Helped a Senior Get Their House Back

Bruce Levitt, of Levitt & Slafkes is pleased to announce a victory in the case of Techbiz Solutions, Inc.,vs. Beverly Patton, in which he successfully vacated a tax lien foreclosure judgment which allowed our client to get back her home. In New

Bondholders Fail to Thwart Global Settlement Approval as Bankruptcy Estate’s Largest Creditor

Weekly News – March 15

Is inflation back? Enviva burning up, PO Box denouement, Spirit Airlines triple dip, judge shopping under fire, Trimark summarized, retail pain and much, much more! ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏

Master the Means Test, Its Quirks & Quagmires

Feel overwhelmed by the means test? Got new associates who need to become facile with it? Or just need a refresher on the means test, its idiocycrasies and opportunities? Join Jill Michaux and me for a FREE webinar on the means test, Thursday, March

Bankr. W.D.N.C.: In re Best Wall- Bankruptcy Subject Matter Jurisdiction does not require Financial Distress

Bankr. W.D.N.C.: In re Best Wall- Bankruptcy Subject Matter Jurisdiction does not require Financial Distress Ed Boltz Fri, 03/15/2024 - 19:18 Summary: The bankruptcy court found that the lack of financial distress does not deprive it of subject

N.C. Ct. of App.: Causey v. Southland- Shareholders Cannot Intervene to Insurance Company Liquidation

N.C. Ct. of App.: Causey v. Southland- Shareholders Cannot Intervene to Insurance Company Liquidation Ed Boltz Fri, 03/15/2024 - 19:14 Summary: The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled in the case between Mike Causey, Commissioner of Insurance, and