| September 04, 2010 |
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Former Auto Mogul Faces Bankruptcy Fraud Charges
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| This Tuesday, Denny Hecker is expected to plead guilty to criminal charges related to his bankruptcy case. Hecker is a former auto mogul from the Midwest. Recently, Hecker and his defense attorney reached a deal with federal prosecutors in which he ... |
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| September 03, 2010 |
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Bankruptcy Filings Increase by 20%
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| According to recent statistics released on August 17, 2010 by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, bankruptcy filings throughout the United States rose by 20%. Data was collected throughout a 12 month period that ended on June 30, 2010. A ... |
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| August 27, 2010 |
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Number of Bankruptcies Filed Increases in First Half of 2010
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| In the first six months of 2010, it has been reported that the number of bankruptcies filed in the United States increased by over 14% when compared to the same six-month period in 2009. Data revealing the increase in bankruptcy filing was released ... |
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| August 26, 2010 |
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Truvo Debates with Creditors over Chapter 11 Filing
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| News sources say that AllianceBernstein LP and two other Truvo USA LLC creditors have objected to the directory publisher's bankruptcy plan. The creditors assert that it is based on a "collusive arrangement" with senior lenders. Truvo's plan, which ... |
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| August 21, 2010 |
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What Happens After You File Your Bankruptcy Petition?
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| After you have filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Houston, several things will happen. The first thing that will happen is the court will enter an automatic stay order which will do two things 1) prevent creditors from continuing any collection ... |
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| August 20, 2010 |
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What is Foreclosure?
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| When people default on their home loans or mortgages, there lenders have the right to initiate the foreclosure process. Foreclosure is a process by which a financial institution or mortgage company that has a lien on a piece of real property makes ... |
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| August 14, 2010 |
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Filing Fees for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| Whenever people file for bankruptcy, whether Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 , they will have to pay fees to the court. Generally speaking, the fees include a $245 case filing fee, a $39 miscellaneous administrative fee, and a $15 trustee surcharge. People ... |
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| August 13, 2010 |
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Chapter 13 Repayment Plans
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| In Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, people must submit a proposed repayment plan to pay back their creditors any debt they owe. Once this planned is agreed upon by consumers and creditors, the consumers will have a period of 3 to 5 years to repay their ... |
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| August 07, 2010 |
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Why File for Chapter 7?
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| If you are struggling with your debt in Houston, you may be wondering what you options are and how you can deal with your unsecured debt. One option you have is filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy . At first, you may be hesitant to file for bankruptcy ... |
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| August 06, 2010 |
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The Purpose of Bankruptcy Laws
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| Bankruptcy laws exist for many reasons and are controlled by the federal government. The laws are in place to ensure consumers throughout the country have a legal plan they can utilize to overcome their financial problems. Additionally, the laws ... |
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| July 31, 2010 |
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Why Hire a Houston Bankruptcy Attorney?
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| Many people who are thinking about filing for bankruptcy in Houston think that they can go it alone. However, what many people do not realize is that bankruptcy is a legally binding process. And, like all legal processes, an attorney's involvement ... |
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| July 30, 2010 |
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3 Differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| Before people move forward with filing for consumer bankruptcy, they need to understand the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Below, our Houston law firm highlights the three main differences between these two types of bankruptcy: 1. ... |
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| July 20, 2010 |
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Welcome to our Houston Bankruptcy Blog
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| Posted By Houston Bankruptcy Attorney |
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| We are pleased to announce the launch of our Houston bankruptcy blog . |
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