Making Sense of Bankruptcy: Discharging a Debt Owed for Committing Fraud in a Fiduciary Capacity
You may not be able to write off debts "for fraud or defalcation while acting in a fiduciary capacity." Should this concern you?
Making Sense of Bankruptcy: Defeating Challenges to the Legal Write-off of “Luxury” Purchases and Cash Advances
Understanding the most common kinds of "fraud" challenge to the discharge of your debts will enable you to avoid these challenges.
Making Sense of Bankruptcy: Fraud-Based Debts Which Can Be Challenged by Creditors
Although most debts are legally written off when you file bankruptcy, creditors can object by alleging you incurred the debt fraudulently.
U.S. Dept. of Justice Announces $1.375 Billion Settlement with Standard & Poor’s Rating Agency for Defrauding Investors, Helping Cause the Financial Crisis
Standard & Poor's pays for giving AAA ratings to mortgage-backed securities that turned out to be little better than junk.
U.S. Dept. of Justice Announces $1.375 Billion Settlement with Standard & Poor’s Rating Agency for Defrauding Investors, Helping Cause the Financial Crisis
Standard & Poor's pays for giving AAA ratings to mortgage-backed securities that turned out to be little better than junk.
U.S. Dept. of Justice Announces $1.375 Billion Settlement with Standard & Poor’s Rating Agency for Defrauding Investors, Helping Cause the Financial Crisis
Standard & Poor's pays for giving AAA ratings to mortgage-backed securities that turned out to be little better than junk.
New Year Resolution #10: Resolve an Impossible Business or Personal Lawsuit through Bankruptcy
If you or your business is stuck in litigation that is sucking you dry financially and emotionally, bankruptcy may be your best way out.
New Year Resolution #10: Resolve an Impossible Business or Personal Lawsuit through Bankruptcy
If you or your business is stuck in litigation that is sucking you dry financially and emotionally, bankruptcy may be your best way out.
Crucial Question: When Is It OK and Not OK to Use Credit In the Months Before Filing Bankruptcy?
So you've heard you can get into trouble if you use credit before filing bankruptcy. What are the rules about this?
Crucial Question: What Do I Need to Disclose to the Bankruptcy Court, and Why?
You don't like the idea of disclosing your financial life to the bankruptcy court. Can't it be done with some privacy?
Crucial Question: Is it OK to Sell or Give Away Some of My Possessions Before Filing Bankruptcy?
Don't get caught up in a "fraudulent transfer." It's easier than you might think to do so, because it doesn't take fraudulent intent.
The Extraordinary Tools of Bankruptcy: Wage Garnishment after Filing Bankruptcy
Almost all paycheck garnishment is illegal from the moment your bankruptcy case is filed. Here's what to do in the rare event it happens.
The Extraordinary Tools of Bankruptcy: Preventing Resumed Garnishments
Most garnishments are stopped immediately if you file bankruptcy, but some may be able to continue later. Here's how to prevent that.
Risks Now Reduced for Being Accused of Fraud for Cash Advances and Purchases of “Luxuries”
Because of financial tweaks to the Bankruptcy Code, as of April 1 you are a little less likely to have to repay some of your recent use of credit cards.
New Bankruptcy Dollar Amounts Effective April 1, 2013 Could Affect Your Case
Here is a summary of the changes. They apply only to new bankruptcy cases filed starting April 1.