Getting Credit When You're Over 62
Federal Trade Commission
Brochure from the Federal Trade Commission for consumers over 62 which explains their rights under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and offers tips for applying for and maintaining credit.
Brief Intro to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Paula S. Teske & Associates
(The following is meant as a general guideline only , and is not designed as, or intended to be, legal advice.
FTC Staff Opinion Letter: Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 603(d)(1)(A)
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission staff opinion letter which analyzes whether section 603(d)(1)(A) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act prohibits a credit grantor from providing a consumer reporting agency with information regarding corporate credit card performance.
Frequently Asked Questions Re: Bankruptcy.
Gregory K. Stern, P.C.
Will I lose my home, car or other property if I file a Chapter 7? It depends. A Chapter 7 is not for everyone.
Buying on Time
Illinois State Bar Association
This booklet provides some advice to those who are considering making a purchase using extended credit.
Creditor's Failure to Prosecute Non Discharge-ability Action May Lead to Sanctions Under 11 U.S.C. ? 523(d)(2) for Attorney's Fees
Charles R. Sterbach of Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.
On January 21, 1999, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Tenth Circuit ("BAP") reversed the court below, and hel.
Credit Card Processing During Bankruptcy: Forewarned is Forearmed
Jay L. Lubetkin of Trenk, DiPasquale, Webster, Della Fera & Sodono, P.C.
INTRODUCTION It is often suggested that the success of a chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding has more to do with th.
Gambling Claims: Objecting to Discharge Under Sec. 523 (a)(2)(A)
Robert W. Kohn of Kohn Law Firm S.C.
There has been considerable attention, both in the media and among our various credit card clients, to the rise in .
Personal Bankruptcy Filings on the Decline?
Charles R. Sterbach of Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.
As 1998 draws to a close, many experts predict another record year for personal bankruptcy filings. The 1.3 millio.
Legal Insurance Plans
Sokoloff and Weinstein, P.A.
Although not new, legal insurance plans are gaining acceptance at an ever increasing rate. Legal insurance plans mo.
The Card You Pick Can Save You Money
Federal Reserve Board
Guide from the Federal Reserve Board for consumers on how to shop for a credit card.
Credibility Is The Key To E-Commerce Success
Michael M Sax of Michael M. Sax
A brief description of technological methods to increase company credibility and improve e-commerce traffic.
Assigning blame for bankruptcy
Corash & Hollender, P.C.
Reprinted from the Staten Island Advance, Thursday, 05/13/1999 Section: Business, Page A23 Deadbeats or desperate.
You Have the Right to Work. Don't Let Anyone Take It Away.
Department of Justice
A brochure prepared by the Special Counsel for Immigration targeting workers. The brochure depicts the stories of four Asian individuals who successfully fought against discrimination.
Family Debt After Divorce
Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, P.A.
Acknowledging social changes, Congress recently rewrote some of the debt guidelines involving divorced couples whos.
The End of Privacy?
We as citizens are guaranteed certain basic rights and freedoms, the most important of which is our right to .
UBIT Issues Facing Aquariums
Burnet Rhett Maybank and Giampiero Diminich of Nexsen Pruet
This article reviews whether the income from gift shop sales, food sales, facility rentals, and the sale of membership lists by a tax-exempt aquarium would be considered "Unrelated Business Income" (UBI) and thus subject to taxation.
Current Status of Bankruptcy Law and Proposed Changes
Kasen, Kasen & Braverman
There has been a steady increase in the number of personal bankruptcy filed over the last few years.
Common Sense and Law about Credit Cards
Richard J. Fuller of Mansfield, Tanick and Cohen, P.A.
The leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States is credit card defaults. Many advertisements and sales pitche.
The National Bankruptcy Review Commission
M. Caldwell Butler of Woods Rogers PLC
When I first became a member of the House of Representatives in 1973, I was assigned to the Judiciary Committee. At.
Cooley Godward LLP: The INS Reminds Lawful Permanent Residents to Renew Expiring Green Cards
Lance Director Nagel of Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
This alert outlines the renewal process for expiring green cards that are due to expire for lawful residents in the near future.
Practitioners Beware: Timing Counts Does The Third Circuit Decision In TAMECKI Unreasonably Expand The Meaning Of "Bad Faith" As Applied To A Chapter 7 Debtor?
Mary Ellen Tully of Trenk, DiPasquale, Webster, Della Fera & Sodono, P.C.
In a troubling case of first impression, the Third Circuit upheld the dismissal of a debtor's Chapter 7 case under .
Reflections on Credit Card Practices and Legislative Reform Proposals
Todd J. Zywicki* of The Federalist Society
The myriad uses of credit cards and the increasing heterogeneity of credit card owners has spawned increasing complexity in credit card terms and concerns about confusion that may reduce consumer welfare. However, is further legislation or regulation of credit card terms or disclosures appropriate?