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Small business owners: Watch out for debt relief scams like Corporate Turnaround

Leave a Comment / Bankruptcy, Business Bankruptcy, Debt, Scams / By Matt Leichter

I’ve written posts here previously warning individuals about debt relief companies, which often are guilty of creating more debt and no relief. But recent trends indicate that small business owners also need to watch out for debt relief scams specifically aimed at small businesses. This post on CreditSlips.org by Professor Bob Lawless notes an increase …

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Bruce Weiner Debtor Case Studies: Other people’s debt

Leave a Comment / Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt / By Matt Leichter

“Bruce Weiner Debt Case Studies” is a new recurring feature on this blog that will summarize some of the facts in a client’s bankruptcy case. The goal is to share the kinds of real world circumstances that lead people to bankruptcy and to demonstrate how the bankruptcy process and a good bankruptcy lawyer can help. …

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Sign of the times: Stand-up comedy on credit card debt and debt collectors

Leave a Comment / Bankruptcy, Credit cards, Creditors, Debt / By Matt Leichter

I’m in no way advocating comedian Tim Clue’s tongue-in-cheek approach to credit cards and debt collectors. But it is nice to see a humorous take on the subject and an acknowledgment that this is an issue that people deal with every day. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5bbvMR8Ee4&feature=player_embedded] If you’re facing problems with credit card debt and bill collectors, please …

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Brooklyn Bankruptcy Update 01-18-10

Leave a Comment / Bankruptcy, Creditors, Debt / By Matt Leichter

Time for another edition of Brooklyn Bankruptcy Update, a look at the latest Bankruptcy news and happenings out of the County of Kings (aka Brooklyn). 1. Brooklyn Man Admits Scheme to Launder Money (Newark Star-Ledger) In connection with the sting last year in New Jersey that resulted in the arrests of several rabbis among others, …

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Bernie Kosar bankruptcy offers lessons for average Americans facing bankruptcy

Leave a Comment / Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Creditors, Debt, Exemptions, Foreclosure / By Matt Leichter

Foreclosure. Divorce. Child support. Business debts. Bad investments. The same things that led Bernie Kosar to need bankruptcy protection–first under Chapter 11 reorganization and then via a conversion to Chapter 7 liquidation–are what cause many other Americans to file for bankruptcy as well. Yet despite the number of bankruptcies filed by celebrities and other high …

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Another celebrity bankruptcy: Actor Barry Corbin

Leave a Comment / Bankruptcy, Debt / By Matt Leichter

In light of my recent post on celebrity bankruptcies from the past decade, I thought it’s worth noting another recent celebrity bankruptcy filing: actor Barry Corbin. If you don’t know his name, you almost certainly know his face from roles in Lonesome Dove, Dallas, the Police Academy series, Urban Cowboy, Northern Exposure and appearances in …

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My connection to the Top 10 Celebrity Bankruptcies of the Decade

Leave a Comment / Bankruptcy, Debt / By Matt Leichter

I don’t usually re-post directly from other blogs. But I just came across a “Top 10 Celebrity Bankruptcies of the Decade” list on the TotalBankruptcy blog, and, in addition to being a good piece of research as well as a good read, I noticed that I’ve represented one of celebrities who made the list. So …

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Can my employer fire me for filing for bankruptcy?

Leave a Comment / Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt / By Matt Leichter

Can my employer fire me for filing for bankruptcy? Can my employer fire me based on my race? No and no. You can’t be fired based on your race. And you can’t be fired just because you’ve filed for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy laws specifically prohibit firing an employee because of a bankruptcy filing. Many people …

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Bankruptcy Haiku: Winter Debts

Leave a Comment / Bankruptcy, Creditors, Debt / By Matt Leichter

One more bankruptcy haiku from Bankruptcy Bill, this one suggesting hope amidst the dark of winter in the spirit of the holiday season. From winter debts on Brown branches seeking fresh start A cherry blossom If you’re worried about debt and seeking your own fresh start, please contact me for a free initial consultation to …

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Bankruptcy Haiku and Mortgage Cramdown

Leave a Comment / Bankruptcy, Creditors, Debt, Foreclosure, Legislation, Mortgage / By Matt Leichter

What does Congress’ failure to pass the mortgage cramdown legislation have in common with the Honeymooners? They’re both in the latest bankruptcy haiku from Bankruptcy Bill. Reprinted with permission from the creators of Bankruptcy Bill: Why did Congress dis Honeymooners and not pass Mortgage Kramden Bill? (Click here for more bankruptcy haiku from Bankruptcy Bill.) …

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