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8th Circuit follows the 6th Circuit on Social Security Payments and Bankruptcy
Citing the 6th Circuit's In Re Buren opinion (6 BR 744), the 8th Circuit holds in In Re Carpenter (2010 WL 2977388) that no past or future social security payments may be subject to the operation of any bankruptcy law and only become part of the debtor's estate if he...
Listening to Our Clients
As attorneys, when we ask questions of clients, it is very important to listen, really listen, to the answers that clients give. The American Bar Association has a recent article on this important topic ! John Rogers, Kentucky Bankruptcy Attorney
An August Surprise From the Obama Administration ?
Could mortgage debt forgiveness be in the future for some homeowners. This reporter thinks so. I would not count on this. If you are having trouble paying your mortgage, and in serious delinquency and can not get assistance from your mortgage company, you should...
The Craziness Keeps Coming From Credit Card Companies
Here is a posting from the Consumer Law and Policy Blog on the continuing shenanigans of credit card companies attempts to evade the new consumer oriented requirements imposed on them by recent legislation. John Rogers, Kentucky Bankruptcy Attorney
CONSUMER ALERT- FAKE PAYDAY LOAN COLLECTORS
This is definitely one to be on alert for. The bad economy sure brings out the best in folks, doesn't it ... Thanks to Dallas Bankruptcy Attorney Reed Allmand for alerting us to this. John Rogers, Kentucky Bankruptcy Attorney
IS IT A SIN TO FILE BANKRUPTCY?
Chattanooga Bankruptcy Attorney Kenneth C. Rannick, P.C. answers this question in his posting. John Rogers, Kentucky Bankruptcy Attorney