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

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How Many Grams of Fat In An Ounce Of Gold?

How much is GOLD worth? Or even more basic, why is gold worth anything? Why does the Pound Sterling or the Euro or the U.S. or Canadian Dollars have value? Only because "we" say so! The above statement is an over-simplification of a complex, and

Difference in Wording Dooms Bankruptcy Discrimination Claim

A debtor who was denied a job based on a bankruptcy filing found out the hard way that subtle differences in wording can make a big difference. Burnett v. Stewart Title, No. 10-20250 (5th Cir. 3/4/11). You can find the opinion here.In September 2006

Change in Miami-Dade Foreclosure Mediation Program

The Miami Herald reports today that the 11th Circuit Court, which includes Miami-Dade County, has made a change in the organization that has been managing the mortgage foreclosure mediation program since its initiation. It has replaced the Collins

Change in Miami-Dade Foreclosure Mediation Program

The Miami Herald reports today that the 11th Circuit Court, which includes Miami-Dade County, has made a change in the organization that has been managing the mortgage foreclosure mediation program since its initiation. It has replaced the Collins

Update on Bankruptcy Attorney Sanctioned for Cheating on Credit Counseling Requirement

Written by Craig D. Robins, Esq. Two years ago I wrote about a scandalous situation in which a consumer bankruptcy attorney in New York thought he had found a way to by-pass the requirement of having his clients go through mandatory credit counseling

McFarlandLaw Blog Joins ABA Law Blawgs!

The McFarlandLaw Blog is now listed in the American Bar Association’s Law Blawg Directory! Click here to subscribe to our blawg feed or simply follow the link below to check out our listing: http://www.abajournal.com/blawg/Colorado_Bankruptcy_Blog/

Bankruptcy’s Effect on Your Credit Score

It’s true that both bankruptcy and foreclosure will damage your credit score. However, bankruptcy is often a preferable option if you ultimately want to rebuild your credit. Consider the following – A foreclosure will damage your credit score for

McFarlandLaw Blog Joins ABI Blog Exchange!

The McFarlandLaw Blog is now listed on the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Blog Exchange! Click here to subscribe to our RSS feed or simply follow the link below: http://www.blogs.abi.org/feed-item/6109

Federal Bankruptcy Exemption for Loss of Future Earnings Benefits

By Craig D. Robins, Esq. Second Circuit Decision Emphasizes Forward-Looking Approach to Protecting Claim for Wrongful Termination Bankruptcy exemptions have been receiving a great deal of attention here in New York lately because of the recent

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy May Not Be Right For You

Not everyone can or should use Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Here’s why: You Could Lose Property You Want to Keep. Chapter 7 bankruptcy might cause you to lose property that you don’t want to give up. For example, if your wedding ring is particularly