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09 December 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Greater Ability to Modify Mortgages Soon?

A bill that is gaining steam in the House of Representatives aims to grant greater latitude to bankruptcy judges in modifying home mortgages as part of the bankruptcy process. The House views this is a way to stem the foreclosure crisis and allow more people to stay in their homes. Many people mistakenly think the [...]

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02 December 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Restrictions on Bankruptcy Advice Considered by Supreme Court

A Minnesota law firm is arguing against a provision in a 2005 bankruptcy law that can put lawyers in conflict with ethics rules and result in misleading disclosures in advertising. The case hinges on a provision that bars debt relief agencies from encouraging a person to “incur more debt” with the understanding of filing for [...]

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