The Business Debt Exception to Chapter 7 Means Testing

March 14, 2014

The Business Debt Exception to Chapter 7 Means Testing

One of the most noteworthy changes to the bankruptcy code with the adoption of the 2005 BAPCPA amendments was the requirement that chapter 7 debtors... Read More

Can a Debt Collector Come to My House?

March 13, 2014

Can a Debt Collector Come to My House?

Bankruptcy attorneys have long known of the disgraceful collection tactics of debt collectors and subprime lenders. Fortunately, federal and state... Read More

Coloplast Transvaginal Mesh Victims Receive $40,000 Each

Coloplast Transvaginal Mesh Victims Receive $40,000 Each

Coloplast, a manufacturer of medical products, is said to have agreed to pay about $16 million to settle lawsuits accusing the company of injuring... Read More

Debt Settlement Risks

March 12, 2014

Debt Settlement Risks

One of the riskiest propositions for getting out of debt is hiring a debt settlement company. While state, federal, and private consumer protection... Read More

Life After Bankruptcy

March 11, 2014

Life After Bankruptcy

Many people consider “bankruptcy” a bad word, and while it is true that it will have an initial negative affect on your credit, for many... Read More

Risperdal Lawsuits continue in 2014

Risperdal Lawsuits continue in 2014

On January 28, 2014, the makers of Risperdal, Johnson and Johnson, successfully appealed a verdict rendered in a Risperdal marketing lawsuit filed on... Read More

Are Car Accident Debts Dischargeable in Bankruptcy

March 10, 2014

Are Car Accident Debts Dischargeable in Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy attorneys understand that disaster can strike at any moment. Individuals rarely make appointments at a bankruptcy law firm when life is... Read More

Keep Evidence When Creditors Harass You

March 7, 2014

Keep Evidence When Creditors Harass You

Several federal consumer protection laws protect against creditor harassment. For instance, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act forbids a third... Read More

Gynecomastia in Young Boys Who Take Risperdal

March 5, 2014

Gynecomastia in Young Boys Who Take Risperdal

As Risperdal gynecomastia lawsuits continue to progress in courts all over the United States, one state is taking the initiative to curb the overuse... Read More