The Modesto Bee wrote an article over the weekend that chronicles the continuing problems business owners are having over ADA lawsuits. The author Garth Stapley called my office for comment last week. I was more than happy to help Mr. Stapley with the research for his article. His findings aren’t surprising. Reform Efforts Have Lead Nowhere Business […]
There are several different versions of bankruptcy. Chapter 7 is the most popular bankruptcy. What happens when you file Chapter 7? Read on to find out. Chapter 7 Is A Liquidation Bankruptcy The goal of Chapter 7 is to eliminate as much unsecured debt as possible. The tradeoff in this type of bankruptcy is something called […]
I follow ADA lawsuit abuse very carefully because ADA defense is a large part of my legal practice. Recently, one prolific plaintiff’s ADA law firm changed their name. And it looks like the main attorney filing their lawsuits has changed as well. Zacarach Best is a Plaintiff’s ADA Attorney Previously, The Moore Law Firm signed all […]
Not all claims filed in Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases are valid. In most situations, invalid claims will be paid by the Trustee unless a party in interest objects. This blog post will focus on time-barred Chapter 13 claims and claim objection. What are Chapter 13 Claims? A Chapter 13 claim is a document filed by a […]
Back in December I wrote that Tanya Moore was in the news because 60 Minutes profiled ADA lawsuit abuse all over the country. In fact, Ms. Moore’s law firm was highlighted as one of the more prolific ADA filers in California. What happened next? You might be surprised. Who is the Mission Law Firm? Perhaps in response […]
Businesses declare bankruptcy too. Business bankruptcies are typically much different than personal bankruptcies for one main reason. Read on to learn more! Why do businesses declare bankruptcy? Businesses declare bankruptcy for the same reason that regular people declare bankruptcy: insolvency. A business is insolvent when its debts exceed its assets. A business might become insolvent because of […]
I recently wrote articles on how to get a Mortgage and Car Loan after bankruptcy. This article will discuss your credit card options after bankruptcy. Credit Cards Aren’t Bad At All It is foolish to say that debt is bad, or that credit cards are bad. Used responsibly, credit cards can make managing your finances […]
A very common question asked of me during a bankruptcy consultation is related to home loans after bankruptcy. Most people are surprised to hear that it is absolutely possible to qualify for a mortgage loan with a bankruptcy. Read on to learn more. What Happens After a Bankruptcy Discharge Most bankruptcy cases conclude with a bankruptcy […]
Labor Code section 1198.5 is an important law that Plaintiff’s attorneys often use prior to a lawsuit. In most cases, an employer receiving one of these demand letters is going to be soon on the receiving end of a lawsuit. Read on for more information. What is a Labor Code 1198.5 Inspection Demand? Labor Code […]
Bankruptcy is a powerful tool that allows debtors to get a fresh start. What about a debtor that needs to get a new car loan in the middle of a bankruptcy? It may come as a surprise, but it is absolutely possible. Read on to learn more. What Happens to Car Loans After a Bankruptcy is […]