January 6, 2010

Chapter 13 – A Law With Benefits

Many debtors choose not to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy because it requires repayment of at least a portion of their debts. Chapter 7 bankruptcy, another […]
January 4, 2010

New COBRA Laws

On December 21, 2009, President Obama signed the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Act into law. The Act will extend the current nine-month COBRA subsidy for […]
December 31, 2009

Bankruptcy FAQ

 1.         What is a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and/or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a liquidation proceeding. The debtor turns over all non-exempt property […]
December 11, 2009

Environmental Bankruptcy to Pay $1.79 Billion

The Justice Department announced that American Smelting and Refining Company, LLC (ASARCO), as part of its bankruptcy reorganization plan, will pay $1.79 billion to fund environmental […]