Understanding the benefits and complexities of Subchapter V in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is essential for small businesses facing financial challenges. This latest addition to the bankruptcy code offers a streamlined

Credit card judgments are awarded by a court to a credit card company, or their debt collectors, against a consumer who has failed to pay a credit card. However, the

The purpose of filing for bankruptcy is to enable a person who has through bad luck, such as medical bills that outran health insurance, bad decisions, such as unsound investments

Unless you are uber-rich, you may only be an illness away from bankruptcy. As early as 2009, CNN reported that 62 percent of all United States personal bankruptcies could be traced to

Every year more women file for bankruptcy than men do. On average, these women are Caucasian, married, and middle-aged. While these women are employed, their annual salary is less than

The Bankruptcy Process For Someone With Medical Debt from Stephen Kass Many people think bankruptcy only happens to people who were financially irresponsible. In fact, over 60 percent of all bankruptcies are caused

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District issued a ruling in Berg & Berg Enterprises, LLC v. Boyle, 2009 Cal. App. LEXIS 1740 (Oct. 29, 2009) that limits a breach

Of importance to consumers facing debt collection problems is 15 USC Section 1681, the Fair Credit Reporting Act. A “debt collector” is generally any person who, in the ordinary course

The IRS recently announced a new initiative to help taxpayers get a fresh start. According to the article: The goal is to help individuals and small businesses meet their tax obligations,

New York, New York – February 23, 2011 – Manhattan bankruptcy lawyer Stephen Kass, Esq. announced today the recent settlement of a major Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to the Crain’s New