Legal Articles, Bankruptcy & Debt

Eleventh Circuit Questions Legality of Phone Messages Left by Debt Collectors.

Synopsis of Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals sase considering whether phone messages left for consumers by debt collectors violates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

Do-It-Yourself Bankruptcy

Do-It-Yourself-Bankruptcy

Licenses and Permits for San Diego Businesses

Starting a new business in California requires you to register and obtain the proper permits and licenses from government entities. This list helps you find them

The Bankruptcy Perspective on Anna Nicole Smith

Description on jurisdiction of banrkuptcy issues.

Lien Stripping : A Tool Tool to Preserve Real Estate

Summary of lien stripping in bankruptcy

10 Things Homeowners Need To Know About Bankruptcy

Discussion of bankruptcy basics

Know Your Rights Under the Credit Reporting Laws

Learn about credit reporting agencies obligations, how to protect your credit, credit disclosures, and denial of credit requests and denials are important concepts.

Government Investors and Sovereign Immunity - What You Should Know

Enforcing a judgment as a government investor when the government has waived its immunity should be discussed with a lender and take a strategic legal approach. We can help you see how it can be done in your case.

The Homeowner's Bill of Rights

In order to stem the wave of foreclosure, on July 11, 2012, California enacted into law a “Homeowner Bill of Rights” for the purpose of aiding embattled homeowners and bring fairness, accountability and transparency to the state’s foreclosure process.

Will I Lose My Home if I File Bankruptcy

One of the first questions, many homeowners who are contemplating filing bankruptcy ask is “Will I lose my home if I file for bankruptcy?” The answer to this question depends upon a number of factors. This article sheds some light on the answer to this question.

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