Recent News
Thank goodness, the FTC is finally trying to crack down on the deception of freecreditreport.com (New York Times)
From the New York Times: On television it’s hard to miss the wildly popular band of slackers singing ruefully from a shabby apartment or while waiting tables in pirate regalia. The ruined credit that led to their financial misfortune might have been sparkling if only...
Staff Attorney for Chapter 13 Trustee Honored
Chuck Sydenstricker, staff attorney for Chapter 13 Trustee William Lawrence, Western District of Kentucky, was honored recently by the Legal Aid Society of Louisville, Kentucky as an Outstanding Volunteer for 2009. The article below is an excerpt from "Bar Briefs",...
Help Find Missing Person Morgan Harrington
Visit www.findmorgan.com for a website about Morgan Harrington, a young person missing while attending a concert in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Things That Debt Collectors May Not Do
A great article by Oklahoma Bankruptcy Attorney Dan Nunley on what creditors may or may not do ! As Mr. Nunley says, it is always best to contact an attorney before you rely on anything that a debt collector tells you, as it will almost always be misleading or,...
What are avoidance powers in bankruptcy?
A great description of what types of transfers a debtor or trustee can avoid, or set aside, in bankruptcy court, by Jacksonville Bankruptcy Attorney Chip Parker: Bankruptcy relief accomplishes three main goals: i) for the debtor, provides the necessary “breathing...
Debt Settlement Companies: Misleading Ads
Kudos to Bankruptcy Attorney Craig Andresen on "calling out' the shameless tactics of so-called "debt settlement companies" for their misleading advertising in his recent blog post . I have folks come in every week to my office that have paid literally hundreds and...