New York Bankruptcy Litigation
"Protecting the rights of consumers in bankruptcy court."
Author: Jay S. Fleischman practices at Fleischman Consumer Law Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. He also contrtibutes to Bankruptcy Law Network, Mortgage Law Network, Credit Law Network and Debt Law Network.
Blawg Related Categories: Bankruptcy Law • Consumer Law • States • New York • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from New York Bankruptcy Litigation
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Chase Home Finance, Caught Manufacturing Defaults In Bankruptcy Court, Nears Deal With US Trustee
In a case presenting facts similar to those in In re Schuessler, 386 B.R. 458 (Bankr. S.D. N.Y., April 10, 2008), in which Chase Home Finance was sanctioned for filing an unwarranted motion to lift…
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Can You Wait For The New Bankruptcy Bill?
Before Thanksgiving, a new bankruptcy bill was introduced to the Senate. Its purpose is to help homeowners save their homes from foreclosure during bankruptcy. With an increasing number of people facing unpaid bills and debt…
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What Debt Are Not Covered By Bankruptcy?
When you file for bankruptcy, your goal is a discharge of your debts. However, not everything is covered by a bankruptcy discharge. Though you can expect the vast majority of debt to be swept away,…
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Violations of the Bankruptcy Discharge - Catching Creditors in the Act
The U.S. Bankruptcy Code states that once a debt has been discharged, no attempts may be made to collect on that debt. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for unethical creditors and collections agencies to continue…
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What Happens to My Pension if My Company Files Bankruptcy?
With more and more companies facing bankruptcy, many employees are worried about their futures. Beyond the question of finding a new job, Americans are concerned about hat will happen to their pensions if their company…