Largest Chapter 9 Bankruptcy Cases in History

December 31, 2013

Largest Chapter 9 Bankruptcy Cases in History

Section 109(c) permits a “municipality” to file bankruptcy under Chapter 9 of the federal Bankruptcy Code. The term... Read More

Finger Saving Technology for the Table Saw

December 30, 2013

Finger Saving Technology for the Table Saw

SawStop is a finger saving, hand loving invention which protects human flesh from being cut by the sharp blades of the table saw. This invention has... Read More

What is an Executory Contract?

What is an Executory Contract?

Schedule G of the Official Bankruptcy Forms is entitled, “Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases.” Schedule G confused the heck out of... Read More

Gross v. Gynecare: Linda Gross’s Successful Claim for Pain and Suffering from Prolift Transvaginal Mesh

December 27, 2013

Gross v. Gynecare: Linda Gross’s Successful Claim for Pain and Suffering from Prolift Transvaginal Mesh

Linda Gross, a 47-year-old nurse, sued Johnson and Johnson (J&J) for their Ethicon unit called the Prolift. This Transvaginal mesh device is used... Read More

Two Reasons to File Bankruptcy in January

December 26, 2013

Two Reasons to File Bankruptcy in January

Ask a consumer bankruptcy attorney the question, “When is the best time to file my bankruptcy case?” and the most likely answer is... Read More

Celebrities Who Filed Bankruptcy in 2013

December 24, 2013

Celebrities Who Filed Bankruptcy in 2013

With 2013 drawing to a close, it is time to reflect on the past year and look forward to a brighter future in 2014. For many celebrities with money... Read More

What happens if a creditor gets a judgment against me?

December 23, 2013

What happens if a creditor gets a judgment against me?

After a creditor obtains a judgment for a suit on a debt they can use the judgment to start to collect. The judgment creditor can attempt to collect... Read More

Defective Stryker Hip Implants Cause What Looks Like Biological Dead Zones

December 20, 2013

Defective Stryker Hip Implants Cause What Looks Like Biological Dead Zones

Stryker Corporation and their metal artificial hips have been recently involved in litigation over their recalled products the Stryker Rejuvenate and... Read More

Two Reasons to File Bankruptcy in December

Two Reasons to File Bankruptcy in December

In bankruptcy, as in life, timing is everything. Each bankruptcy case must be evaluated independently by an experienced bankruptcy attorney to... Read More