The Bankruptcy Lawyers Blog
"Surviving Bankruptcy Reform and Bankruptcy Law Changes."
Author: Kevin Chern is a consumer bankruptcy attorney.
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Recent Posts from The Bankruptcy Lawyers Blog
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U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to BAPCPA
Challenges to the application of certain provisions of the 2005 Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act began the very day the law took effect. One of the first to bring suit to have the…
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Make Your Voice Heard on Mortgage Modification
Last week, the mortgage modification provision passed the U.S. House of Representatives--but it may not come to a Senate vote. The banking industry is making its voice heard loud and clear (courtesy of the same…
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House May Vote on Mortgage Modification Bill This Week
H.R. 1106, which would authorize judicial modification of mortgage loans, may go to a vote in the House of Representatives as early as tomorrow. The future of the bill is uncertain, with solid Republican opposition…
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The Forgotten Creditor
After carefully working with your client to complete his or her bankruptcy filing, you breathe a sigh of relief. Nice to have another petition filed and off your desk - until you receive notice that…
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Bankruptcy and the Tax Refund
During tax season, it is especially important that you review with your client the pros and cons of filing bankruptcy prior to the client receiving his or her tax refund. You should inform your client…
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Bankruptcy Appeals Courts and Electronic Filing
As you are in the process of completing bankruptcy petitions for your clients, keep in mind that you can use electronic filing. Also make note that most, but not all, bankruptcy appeals courts now offer…
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NY Federal Reserve Links Foreclosure Crisis to Bankruptcy Reform
It's a hollow victory to be told that you were right after the damage is done, so we can take small pleasure in the fact that the New York Federal Reserve has taken note that…
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DePaul Law School and Commercial Law League of America Annual Symposium
DePaul Law School, in conjunction with the Commercial Law League of America, will hold its Annual Symposium on Thursday, April 16th, 2009 at the Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. The theme for the…
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Handling a Creditor Purchase Money Security Interest
If you receive notification from a creditor stating that a purchase money security interest (PMSI) is attached to property currently in your client's possession, there are a few things to remember before you decide to…
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Completing the Creditor Schedule
As you are preparing bankruptcy petitions for your clients, it may be a good idea to inform each client that he or she must give you a complete list of all creditors. This list should…