Bankruptcy and Divorce

April 30, 2010

Bankruptcy and Divorce

Harvard law professor and bankruptcy expert Elizabeth Warren has stated that the economic fallout from divorce is a leading cause of bankruptcy. The... Read More

U.S. Supreme Court allows suit over Vioxx risks

April 28, 2010

U.S. Supreme Court allows suit over Vioxx risks

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that a shareholder lawsuit can proceed against Merck & Co., maker of the blockbuster drug Vioxx. ... Read More

Discharging Student Loans in Bankruptcy

Discharging Student Loans in Bankruptcy

Student loans are extremely difficult to discharge in bankruptcy. The bankruptcy code states that a debtor may obtain a discharge of a... Read More

Better regulation of tanning beds urged

April 26, 2010

Better regulation of tanning beds urged

Last month the Food & Drug Administration held hearings concerning the safety of tanning beds.  The World Health Organization recently... Read More

Declaring Bankruptcy the Right Way

Declaring Bankruptcy the Right Way

In an episode of television’s “The Office,” the main character Michael Scott makes a misguided attempt to resolve his debt problems... Read More

Discharging Bank Account Debt During Bankruptcy

April 25, 2010

Discharging Bank Account Debt During Bankruptcy

Discharging Bank Account Debt During... Read More

Meeting Your Bankruptcy Attorney

April 24, 2010

Meeting Your Bankruptcy Attorney

Meeting Your Bankruptcy... Read More

Bankruptcy Means Test

April 23, 2010

Bankruptcy Means Test

The bankruptcy means test is a calculation designed to identify debtors who can afford to pay some of their unsecured debts (for instance, credit... Read More

“At Risk” Property During Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

April 22, 2010

“At Risk” Property During Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

"At Risk" Property During Chapter 7... Read More