Recent News
Elizabeth Warren in the news again… under consideration for USSC vacancy?
You decide ! Huffington Post has a link to the ABC News interview with her recently. She has been a tireless advocate of consumer rights in this country for years and would bring a breath of fresh air to the Court. Let's hope she is considered. The United States...
Can I File Bankruptcy on Payday or Check Advance Loans ?
Here is a recent post I had on the National Bankruptcy Forum. I am a member of this forum and post regularly to its site. As these check advance and payday loan businesses continue to grow, it is very important to know what your rights are in regards to the loans you...
Behind Consumer Agency Idea, a Tireless Advocate – Wash Post
WASHINGTON — Ask Elizabeth Warren, scourge of Wall Street bankers, how they treat consumers, and she will shake her head with indignation. She will talk about morality, about fairness, about what she calls their “let them eat cake” attitude toward taxpayers. If she is...
United States Supreme Court issues Student Loan Opinion
For a copy of the opinion, click here From the opinion: "Espinosa’s failure to serve the summons and complaint as required by the Bankruptcy Rules deprivedUnited of a right granted by a procedural rule. United could have timely objected to this deprivation and...
United States Supreme Court Bankruptcy Case on the Means Test… What Does it Really "Mean"?
Here is the transcript of the Lanning case that was heard by the United States Supreme Court yesterday. This case, when decided, will provide some definition to what the "means test" actually means ! As bankruptcy attorneys, we all eagerly await this decision. John...
FTC Amends Free Credit Reports Rule To Help Consumers Steer Clear of ‘Free’ Offers that Cost Money
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYLBPwOvQPc] "Starting April 2, advertising for “free credit reports” will require new disclosures to help consumers avoid confusing “free” offers – which often require consumers to spend money on credit monitoring or other...

