Recent News
Bankruptcy filings may hit 1.4 million by the end of the year
Interesting statistical news from USA Today and Bloomberg News. I had predicted that bankruptcy filings would hit 1.5 million by the end of 2009: By Linda Sandler and Andrew M. Harris Bloomberg News (from USA Today) Personal bankruptcies show no sign of abating after...
Can I lose my job if I file for bankruptcy? by Illinois and Wisconsin Bankruptcy Attorney David Leibowitz
I had a client recently who asked about her job and the impact that filing bankruptcy would have on that job. Illinois and Wisconsin Bankruptcy Attorney David Leibowitz has opined in a recent blog post about this very issue:...
Property: Do I Really Have To List Everything?, by Rhode Island Bankruptcy Attorney Mark Buckley
Here is an excellent blog post article by Rhode Island Bankruptcy Attorney Mark Buckley on why it is so important, and the law requires, that you list EVERY asset, or thing of value, that you own when you file Bankruptcy:...
Recession Imperils Loan Forgiveness Programs
The New York Times reports on how several states, including Kentucky, have reneged on thier offer to forgive student loans made to school teachers:...
Are Future Tax Refunds Required to Be Turned Over in a Chapter 13 Case in the Western District of Kentucky?, by Kentucky Bankruptcy Attorney LaShea Borden
A great blog post by Kentucky Bankruptcy Attorney LaShea Borden, attorney in Julie O'Bryan's Law Office in Louisville, Kentucky regarding tax refunds in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy:...
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – 9 Steps In Getting A Fresh Start by New York Bankrupty Attorney Jay Fleischman
New York Bankrupty Attorney Jay Fleischman has a great blog post about how to get through the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process as easily and smoothly as possible, and come out better at the other end. I highly recommend reading it if you are contemplating Chapter 7...