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Disability benefits may be available for those with a qualifying disability and sufficient work history. If you recently had surgery and cannot return to work for a while, you might qualify for SSDI benefits if your condition meets the government’s definition of a disability. For many, the recovery time after surgery does not meet the criteria of a disability for SSDI. However, checking with an attorney before ruling out any legal options is a good idea.
Reuters reports that the debt limit for Subchapter V Bankruptcy for small businesses, initially set at $2.7 million, was temporarily raised to $7.5 million by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act passed in 2020. However, this limit has now reverted to $2.7 million following the expiration of the Coronavirus Aid law on Friday, June 21, 2024..
As a homeowner, foreclosure is likely high on your list of things to avoid. Unfortunately, many homeowners fall behind on mortgage payments and must face the prospect of foreclosure. Rest assured, creditors cannot foreclose if specific legal criteria are not satisfied.
Law Review: Joseph Peter Gomez, Note, A Bona Fide Dispute: Can Bankrupt Debtors Sell Assets Free and Clear of Federal Civil Forfeiture Claims?, 29 Fordham J. Corp. & Fin. L. 587 (2024).
By: Mary Shahverdian Recently, the US Department of Labor (“DOL”) released their final rule, updating the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”)’s overtime pay requirements. The FLSA sets standards for minimum wages …
People often spend years paying off mortgages, and their financial situation might change quite a bit during this time. If you find yourself unable to keep up with payments, talk to a lawyer about how to avoid foreclosure.