... blogs to provide news, information and commentary to their clients and the public. Consumer Bankruptcy News is this country's leading periodical for consumer bankruptcy attorneys. I was quoted several times in the article, which appeared in the July 2, 2009 issue. ... Foreclosure Scams Written by Craig D. Robins, Esq. Your blog... Nine New Year's Resolutions Consumer Bankruptcy Practitioners Should Make Written by Craig D. Robins With another New Year approaching,... Related posts brought to you ...
July 3, 2009 03:00 pm
One of the fastest ways to get yourself into a financial mess is to hope that you'll get lucky playing with the little money you do have at a casino. With the new gambling rules up at BlackHawk and Cripple Creek, a lot of people are planning on spending the 4th up in the mountains of Colorado blowing off some steam. If you are doing poorly financially, maybe it is best to stay in Denver and enjoy the local festivities over the weekend! The problem many face when times are hard is that they ...
July 3, 2009 09:40 am
... questions your trustee may ask you depending on the facts of your case. If you have any questions about answering any of these questions, you should discuss them with your attorney before you meet with the trustee. QUESTIONS THE TRUSTEE IS REQUIRED TO ASK YOU AT YOUR BANKRUPTCY HEARING (341(a) MEETING OF CREDITORS) 1. State your name and current address for the record. 2. Please provide your picture ID ...
July 3, 2009 08:51 am
... University Law School Professor Adam Levitin argued the case for the creation of the CFPA in the "Credit Slips" blog that covers credit and bankruptcy. He states we need the CFPA because the current regulatory structure doesn't work and it will almost ... divided among five federal banking regulatory agencies, the FTC, the Department of Justice, and 50 states (with banking regulators and attorneys general). And that's just for banking services (credit, deposit-taking, and payments). It doesn't count ...
July 2, 2009 09:39 pm

Denver, Colorado for the 4th of July!

(Bankruptcy Attorney Denver)
Denver, Colorado is an awesome place to celebrate the Fourth of July. For some people it is going to be a stroll downtown by Coors Field and for others it will be hanging out at Invesco to see the fireworks show. No matter where you are on the Front Range of Colorado, you are definately looking at a great weekend. It's about time to stop thinking about serious matters like finances just for a few days so we can enjoy Independence Day celebrations. In case you were wondering what there might be ...
July 2, 2009 04:16 pm
Morgan v. Kingen Employers cannot willfully withhold their employees' pay. Doing so subjects you to attorney's fees, costs, and exemplary damages under RCW 49.52.070. So what happens when you have a bankruptcy involved? Turns out Funster's Casino opened its doors in poor financial shape. Things got worse, and the CFO and CEO failed to pay wages during [...]
July 2, 2009 02:25 pm
... my answers with the readers. But now, I'm sharing the answer to one pressing questions about Bankruptcy: I filed for chapter 7 on 1/31/09 and obtained a discharge on 5/19 ... to have been filed and accessed more than 24 months to filing for bankruptcy. This means the returns were filed AND processed and you were billed ... hurtles to have their tax debt discharged, and unfortunately it seems a lot of bankruptcy attorneys will erroneously claim tax debt can universally be removed. And about the "typical ...
July 2, 2009 11:32 am
... casino argued that while the wages were admittedly owed, the withholding was not willful because the assets were seized in bankruptcy. This distinction is crucially important because willful withholding of wages allows a plaintiff to recover double damages, attorneys' fees and ... bankrupt casino were thus personally liable for twice the amount of all the unpaid wages plus attorneys' fees unless they could assert a bankruptcy defense. They tried. They failed at the trial level, the appellate level, ...
July 2, 2009 10:40 am
... the company. The Times accepts comments and we encourage PopTort readers to make that point clear on this article. However there was a bright moment during the bankruptcy hearing yesterday, according to the blog the American Daily Lawyer, the judge agreed that the liability issue was important. "You've got the most important issue on the docket," the judge told attorney Steve Jakubowski, who represents the consumer groups.
July 2, 2009 08:46 am
... temporary custody of her three grandchildren, might have trouble gaining final custody because of a 1999 bankruptcy filing. Washington attorney Beth Kaufman is quoted as saying, "I think it would be a negative factor but not necessarily a disqualifier. ... know as much about the other field as we should. That is certainly true for me, but I was surprised to read that a bankruptcy filing could be a negative factor for a family law court deciding a child custody matter. The Bankruptcy Code prohibits ...
July 2, 2009 08:21 am
... in losing your home. However, either filing can stop a foreclosure in the short term, giving our Fontana bankruptcy attorneys time to negotiate changes with loan servicers or reduce clients' debt obligations in other areas, freeing up ... consumer bankruptcy law firm helps people throughout California who are facing the devastating financial choices that come with overwhelming debt. Because bankruptcy is not right for everyone, we start every client's case by reviewing income, debts and assets and ...
July 2, 2009 07:09 am
... The Rattler's being open to the public, park workers received hundreds of complaints of alleged injuries. Randal Jackson, an attorney who has represented dozens of plaintiffs in their personal injury lawsuits against Fiesta Texas is highly critical of The ... small portion, however, has spelled big trouble for Fiesta Texas and Michael Black's subsidiaries declared bankruptcy in 1996 after being hit with more than 50 personal injury lawsuits. For more detailed information about the Texas personal ...
July 2, 2009 05:00 am

Selections from National Law Journal Daily Headlines July 2, 2009

(New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library Blog)
... claimants "Former clients of a Cleveland-based law firm have convinced an Ohio appeals court to revive their claim that the 45-attorney shop duped them into a low-ball settlement in a legal malpractice case. Reversing a lower court, the three-judge panel threw out summary judgment in favor of Javitch, Block & Rathbone, a collections and bankruptcy firm with four offices in Ohio and Indiana." THE PRACTICE In opening a case, grab the jurors' attention "A strong, accurate and ...
July 2, 2009 01:33 am

New York Law Journal: Featured Columnists July 2, 2009

(New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library Blog)
... , and access the full text of articles listed. [www.nylj.com] Subscription required for online access unless otherwise noted: Bankruptcy Practice Thursday, July 2, 2009 By John J. Rapisardi " John J. Rapisardi, a partner at Cadwalader, ... deficiencies occur more often, and therefore, pursuit by the taxation authorities of responsible individuals becomes all the more frequent. Attorneys need to know the rules, he cautions, in order to properly advise business clients regarding the hard choices that ...
July 2, 2009 12:56 am

Consumer Law & Policy Roundup

(Consumer Law " Policy Blog)
... Jensen at the Times had a story today on the different treatment of consumers' future products claims in the two big automaker bankruptcies: The Chrysler sale extinguished such claims, while the GM agreement will allow them (although it's unclear at this ... has been incredibly fast-paced; the Chrysler case made its way through every level of the federal court system--from bankruptcy court to the Supreme Court--within a matter of days. We recently posted the GM objections; here are the petition for ...
July 1, 2009 10:03 pm
... (before age 59), they would've had to pay a 10% penalty. The important thing to remember here is that IRAs can be exempted from the bankruptcy estate. This is great news for debtors who contributed money to IRA accounts and do not want to see this investment go for naught. As a bankruptcy attorney with offices throughout the East Bay, I specialize in advising clients on how to maximize the amount of property they can claim as exempt. Please ...
July 1, 2009 08:10 pm

Bankruptcy and Medical Bills, a Common Link

(Bankruptcy Attorney Denver)
... and Medical Bills A study done by Harvard Law shows that over 60% of bankruptcies filed occurred because of rising medical costs. "Nationally, a quarter of firms cancel coverage ... house payment. Homes are one of the assets that can often be protected, even through a bankruptcy. 3) Save for a rainy day. Sooner or later, we'll all have ... have gotten so high that you'll never dig your way out, speaking to a bankruptcy attorney in Denver is a sensible option to pursue. The first consultation is free!
July 1, 2009 06:13 pm
... still owes that money, which means she still faces foreclosure -- something a short sale is supposed to avoid -- or bankruptcy. Bank of America told the newspaper that it added the repayment requirement to protect investors and creditors from losses, but a ... | Nassiri LLP represents clients facing just this kind of problem. Our San Dimas mortgage loan modification attorneys advocate for homeowners who need help getting their lenders to agree to a short sale -- or understanding the conditions the ...
July 1, 2009 03:07 pm

GM Concede on Product Liability Question (Somewhat)

(California Car Accident Lawyers - California Personal Injury Blog)
... new terms, the automaker will now assume responsibility for injuries resulting from accidents that occur after the company's bankruptcy proceedings have gone through. What that means is that consumers who suffer injuries from driving GM cars after June 1st will ... of the company. Claims that arise from GM's dealership closures also will be left behind under the bankruptcy terms. State attorneys general and consumer advocates are trying to get the automaker to assume liability for pending product ...
July 1, 2009 02:34 pm
... -Force, which falls within the Treasury Department, is responsible for the decision allowing GM to leave injured families behind in the bankruptcy process. This is upsetting especially because GM "decided last Friday to take responsibilities for injuries caused by vehicles ... severe injuries are involved. I feel strongly as both an American consumer and a personal injury lawyer that filing for bankruptcy should not give companies a free ticket to abandon those previously injured by their products.
July 1, 2009 01:54 pm
 
 

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