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Civil Procedure & Federal Courts Blog
Supreme Court Allows Subpoenas on Banks With Argentina’s Accounts
In the continuing worldwide drama over Argentina's 2001 debt default, Argentina loses another round. Republic of Argentina v. NML Capital, Ltd., No. 12-842 (U.S. June 16, 2014). Its creditor, NML…
Consumer Finance Monitor
Cordray Discusses Student Loans at Boulder Summer Conference on Consumer Financial Decision Making
By CFPB Monitor
Director Cordray spoke at the Boulder Summer Conference on Consumer Financial Decision Making this week, addressing student loan debt as a “pressing problem and a matter of grave importance to…
Long Island Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog
Being Shunned by Your Creditors
Creditors can sometimes act like little children. They whine, they complain, they badger and occasionally they throw tantrums when trying to collect their debt. Unfortunately, they share none of the…
Long Island Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog
Don’t be a Lannister
I am an avid reader and a huge fan of speculative fiction. In fact, this is not the first time a fantasy novel has inspired an article from me. One…
Texas Bankruptcy Blog
Proof of claim
By Bryan Fears
When a Debtor files for chapter 13 bankruptcy, notice is sent to every creditor listed on the bankruptcy petition. In order to be paid in a chapter 13 plan a…
PropertyProf Blog
How Many 27-Year Olds Are Living in Their Parents’ Basements?
The Atlantic looks at the lives of today's 27-Year Olds: Highly Educated, Highly Indebted: The Lives of Today's 27-Year-Olds, In Charts.One of the articles infographics shows the impact on the…
Gender and the Law Prof Blog
The Gendered Impact of Payday Lending
By Tracy Thomas
From Amy Schmitz (Colorado), Females on the Fringe: Considering Gender in Payday Lending Policy, 89 Chic. Kent L. Rev. (2014).Payday lending may provide a much-needed safety net for some consumers in need…
Texas Bankruptcy Blog
Upside Down Property During Chapter 7
By Bryan Fears
There are many bankruptcy strategies to assist honest debtors obtain a fresh start. One of the best tactics for Chapter 7 debtors is found in section 722 of the Bankruptcy…
Texas Bankruptcy Blog
Can I Get Rid of Payday Loans in Bankruptcy?
By Bryan Fears
Payday loan companies offer a short-term loan of a few hundred dollars which will be repaid on the borrower’s next payday. To obtain the loan the borrower usually writes a…
Don't Mess With Taxes
Mortgage forgiveness tax relief ends on Dec. 31 Saturday, December
Mortgage forgiveness tax relief ends on Dec. 31 Saturday, December 28, 2013 Did you pay your real estate taxes this month so you can deduct the payment on your 2013…