by John Rogers | Oct 25, 2012 | Debt Collectors
Lawyerist.com has a new post up about the CFPB’s new rules on debt collection and their applicability to attorneys: “Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its final rule on oversight of the debt collection industry [PDF], which includes...
by John Rogers | Oct 25, 2012 | Student Loans
Daniel A. Austin of Northeastern makes an argument in an article in the Santa Clara Law Review that the bankruptcy rules regarding how student loans are dealt with in bankruptcy should be changed. He argues that the student loan debt should receive a “fair...
by John Rogers | Oct 25, 2012 | Debt Collectors
The New York Times has a good article today on efforts to further reign in out of control debt collectors with their outrageous behavior and tactics. Click on the link in the previous sentence to jump to the article. We continue to hear from our clients stories about...
by John Rogers | Sep 25, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
If you are in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and find that you are having trouble making the payments, there is a way to save your case and stay in bankruptcy. Most courts will allow you to file a motion to suspend payments for a period of time. Some courts will allow a...
by John Rogers | Jul 20, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
An excellent post by Oklahoma Bankruptcy Attorney Dan Nunley about 3 common myths of bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a very misunderstood area of law. It is extremely important to get competent legal advice about your options and rights in regards to your debts. Do not...
