Bankruptcy

Capital One Bank being Sued Over Post-Bankruptcy False Credit Reporting
James Krider was a responsible individual who paid his bills, but when life happened he was forced into filing bankruptcy. Willing to live with the bankruptcy notation on his credit report for 10 years, he was not aware that one credit card company was still reporting his discharged credit accounts as delinquent...

Bankruptcy Tips - What NOT To Do - Part Three
Here is the final post on the things NOT to do if filing bankruptcy..... We recommend you read these if you are considering bankruptcy as knowing these things may save you a lot of misery.

Putting Bank Accounts in Your Living Trust
After you have established your Living Trust, one of the more important things you will need to do is fund your trust with your assets including bank accounts. This post only deals with bank accounts and not other assets that...

Homestead Accounts Not Applicable For Sale After Filing Bankruptcy
I spoke with a person currently involved in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and is involved in a dispute with the Trustee over her homestead exemption. Prior to filing bankruptcy the debtor listed her house for sale...

Bankruptcy Filings up Nearly 31 Percent
Despite the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA) that went into effect on October 17, 2005, the number of consumers and businesses filing bankruptcy is on the rise...

Insuring Your Bank Deposits
In the past few days following the failure of IndyMac Bank in California I received a few email questions from people concerned about the safety of their bank accounts. Most people know that the FDIC incures bank accounts up to...

How to Stop Home Foreclosure
Bankruptcy can Stop Foreclosure

Bankruptcy Law
A complete prime (pre-2005)

Vioxx Lawsuits
Vioxx personal injury suits are a seroius concern for Merck and patietns

Construction Site Accidents
Lawsuits related to accidents

Bank Scandal
Swiss bank pays Parmalat $30 million bankruptcy settlement.

Washington Mutual Bank Collapse
May File for Bankruptcy

Air Line Bankruptcy
BCI Aircraft Leasing agrees to pay $600,000 settlement related to Delta Air Lines bankruptcy claims.

Bankruptcy Reorganization
Calpine Corp. pays $2.13 million bankruptcy settlement.

Chevy Chase Bank
lawsuit claims the bank is in violation of the Truth in Lending Act

Bank Transaction
City Bank president Mike Liner agrees to pay $25,000 fine for assisting in a cash deposit.