With permission from Bankruptcy Bill himself, here’s BAPCPA Man’s latest heroics, this time in connection with the automatic stay which he appropriately likens to a forcefield. The cartoon also illustrates a good point about electronic filing, namely that bankruptcy lawyers don’t physically go to the courthouse, but instead usually file cases electronically from the computer …
I’m pleased to share that I’ve been invited by the New York State Bar to speak on bankruptcy issues in connection with the “2009 Handling the Tough Issues in a Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Case” program on November 13, 2009. The program will be held at the Hotel Pennsylvania in Manhattan. Here’s a brief outline of …
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“We’ll help you settle your debts for pennies on the dollar.” Sound familiar? Maybe you’ve seen these Credit Solutions ads on TV, on the internet or even in the New York subway. ABC News recently ran a segment where they investigated Credit Solutions and the debt settlement industry, which revealed that the debt settlement company …
The creators of the Bankruptcy Bill cartoon (http://bankruptcybill.us) have unveiled a new cartoon hero called BAPCPA Man who will presumably fight for the bankruptcy rights of individuals throughout this great nation. (BAPCPA, for the record, is the acronym for the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005.) Bankruptcy Attorney Brooklyn NY This could …
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New York’s unemployment rate has increased to 8.7% from 8.2%, the worst it’s been since October 1992. (FYI, the national rate just moved from 9.4% up to 9.5%, so New York is doing relatively well, but still…) On healthcare, our government is facing an uphill battle in creating some sort of national healthcare option that …
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Just want to let everyone know that the Bankruptcy FAQ section from our website is now also available on this blog. In the Bankruptcy FAQ section, you can find answers on the following topics: What disclosures must a collection agency provide to a debtor? What actions must a collection agency avoid? Are there any alternatives …
You’ve probably heard by now that former New York Met star Lenny Dykstra (aka “Nails”) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and all about his financial woes stemming from litigation, divorce, foreclosure, etc. But why Chapter 11? Isn’t Chapter 11 bankruptcy for companies? And don’t individuals usually file for Chapter 7 liquidation? Or maybe for Chapter …
A short (and funny) video from the TV show The Office that shows how not to declare bankruptcy–in Scranton, PA, in New York or anywhere else: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuGIgf-ICHM] The real way to “declare” bankruptcy in New York is to file a petition with the Bankruptcy Court. You might be surprised, however, to learn that most lawyers …
As New Yorkers and the rest of America brace for more foreclosures, the loan modification option has not helped as much as hoped. As a result, a number of states have been implementing foreclosure mediation programs and other alternative dispute resolution options aimed at nudging more mortgage banks to the negotiating table. The Center for …
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If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy lawyer Brooklyn NY, this news report by New York’s CBS News is worth a quick watch. Though interestingly, towards the end of the report reporter Kirstin Cole rightfully point out to be wary of debt settlement companies. However, at the very end the anchor seemingly contradicts Cole by instructing …
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