Assumption of a Lease vs. Reaffirmation

July 18, 2014

Assumption of a Lease vs. Reaffirmation

A reaffirmation agreement continues the personal liability of a debtor in secured property after the bankruptcy discharge. A reaffirmation agreement... Read More

Where are Bankruptcy Rules Found?

July 16, 2014

Where are Bankruptcy Rules Found?

Bankruptcy law is complex and confusing to bankruptcy outsiders (and often to bankruptcy in-siders). To gain a general understanding of the process,... Read More

FDA Moves to Label Transvaginal Mesh From ‘Moderate Risk’ to ‘High Risk’ Category

July 15, 2014

FDA Moves to Label Transvaginal Mesh From ‘Moderate Risk’ to ‘High Risk’ Category

The number of transvaginal mesh lawsuits has drastically increased in the past few months, as more and more women who have suffered as a result of... Read More

Bankruptcy Discharge Order

July 14, 2014

Bankruptcy Discharge Order

At the conclusion of nearly all consumer bankruptcy cases the court will issue a permanent injunction prohibiting creditors from collecting on... Read More

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

July 11, 2014

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy case is primarily used to repay all or some of an individual’s debts. It is also known as a debt adjustment case, or a... Read More

Attorney Obligations during Bankruptcy

July 10, 2014

Attorney Obligations during Bankruptcy

  The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 created new obligations for “debt relief agencies” engaging in... Read More

FDA Adds Severe Warning to Oral Viscous Lidocaine Solutions After Cases of Severe Reactions and Deaths

July 9, 2014

FDA Adds Severe Warning to Oral Viscous Lidocaine Solutions After Cases of Severe Reactions and Deaths

  The FDA has released a new warning regarding both prescription and OTC (over-the-counter) oral viscous lidocaine solution, stating that it is... Read More

Doctors Requesting More Research on Link Between Melanoma and Viagra Usage

July 8, 2014

Doctors Requesting More Research on Link Between Melanoma and Viagra Usage

After a JAMA study released in April of this year found that men who have taken Viagra have an 84% higher occurrence rate of melanoma, more doctors... Read More

What if I’m Over the Chapter 13 Debt Limit?

July 1, 2014

What if I’m Over the Chapter 13 Debt Limit?

There are monetary limits to the amount of unsecured and secured debts in a Chapter 13, currently set at $383,175 in unsecured debts and $1,149,525... Read More