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Chapter 20 is the colloquial term for the practice of filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy on the heels of a …

By Adam B. Brandon In a November 2014 post , this blog discussed how the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) …

By Timothy D. Hedrick and Mark S. Mitchell Creditors and debtors should be aware of the lifespan of money judgments, …

In a tough opinion for creditors, the Ninth Circuit has ruled that “Chapter 20” debtors can still take advantage of …

October is here and so are the new TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rules or TRID, for short. One aspect of the …

By: Emily G. Pierce As discussed in my July 29 th blog , the Legislature adopted some significant changes to …

Under many loan documents, lenders will have the right to appoint a receiver in the event of a default under …

By Edward L. Kelly Banks that meet the statutory definition of “debt collector” under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act …

Leases can be complex commercial contracts. When a lender is reviewing a loan, the reviewer should keep in mind that …

By Janet C. Owens Despite indications from the Federal Reserve in as early as March that rates would be raised …