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Umpqua Bank fined $1.8 million over leasing unit's collection practices

Credit unions using old tool — text messaging — to connect with members

NCUA bans former Alaska Air Group FCU employee

The 20 Biggest Companies That Filed for Bankruptcy Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic

Businesses have been hit hard on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. While many people have had protection & help through stimulus checks, eviction moratoriums, and extended employment benefits, businesses- both large and small- have not had as much

Distinguishing between maternity and paternity leave is outdated

Ray C. Schrock, P.C. Honored by Her Justice in 2021

Weil Restructuring Department Co-Chair Ray C. Schrock, P.C. has been recognized for his leadership in the law and service to the community by Her Justice, a nonprofit organization that provides legal aid to women in need. Ray was honored for his many

Credit card companies bringing back huge points offers

JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank said to be among firms sued by 1MDB

Mortgage market under pressure; battle lines forming in cryptocurrencies

Law Review: Simon, Lindsey, Bankruptcy Grifters (April 1, 2021). Yale Law Journal

Abstract: Grifters take advantage of situations, latching on to others for benefits they do not deserve. Bankruptcy has many desirable benefits, especially for mass tort defendants. Bankruptcy provides a centralized proceeding for resolving claims

Augmented reality produces real results for Ally

Activist investors vow to keep pressing for racial audits at big banks

Amex pushing beyond cards to woo small businesses

For most people bankruptcy works. For most people, debt settlement doesn’t.

For most people, bankruptcy works. For most people “debt settlement” doesn’t work. One reason. The debt settlement people charge enormous fees–FDR and NDR charge at least $6,000 to “settle” $40,000 in credit cards (and you still have to pay the

Bankruptcy Judge: The Phantom In Your Case

Will the judge approve my bankruptcy case? Do I have to explain to the judge why I’m in bankruptcy? What if the judge makes a plan I can’t pay? When you’re considering bankruptcy, you start to think about your upcoming encounter with a federal

Fifth Third joins list of banks offering low-cost deposit accounts

Federal Reserve solicits comments on debit routing update

Square's bitcoin business is massive

Sterling Bancorp is moving past its mortgage woes

Confusion over CFPB underwriting rule persists