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News & Analysis as of May 23, 2013

Asset Searches and the Collection of Debt

by Edward Amaral on 4/12/2013

It has become increasingly important for both businesses and individuals to receive payments that are due to them. Debtors are often delinquent in paying for goods, services or other financial obligations. When a debtor...more

CFPB Proposes Making it Easier for Stay-at-Home Spouses and Partners to Get Credit Cards

by Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 10/25/2012

On October 17, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) proposed updates to existing regulations to make it easier for spouses or partners who do not work outside of the home to qualify for credit cards. The...more

Are You Being Sued by Midland Funding, LLC? Why You Should Fight Lawsuits by Debt Buying Companies.

by John Skiba on 8/30/2011

If you are being sued by Midland Funding, LLC here in Arizona you are not alone. Recently I have seen an increase in the number of clients coming in with lawsuits by Midland Funding and other debt buyers. What is a debt...more

Bankruptcy and Your Residential Lease

by John Skiba on 5/15/2011

Today in the Arizona Republic there is an interesting article by Catherine Reagor on the rental market in the Phoenix area. As more and more homes fall into foreclosure, or their owners simply decide that it doesn’t make...more

Bankruptcy, Credit Unions & Cross Collateralization Agreements

by John Skiba on 3/16/2011

When times are good your credit union can be your best friend. When times are bad, your credit union may be your most aggressive enemy. Credit unions are different than banks in many ways, and when it comes to bankruptcy...more

New Regulations on Debt Collectors: Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney

by John Skiba on 1/22/2011

Today in the Wall Street Journal there is an article on new regulations that are being imposed on debt collectors in New Mexico. The new law requires that debt collectors notify the consumer if the statute of limitations has...more

Workin' for a Livin': Commission Based Pay and Bankruptcy

by John Skiba on 1/22/2011

For those out there that earn a living on commission, bankruptcy poses special problems and risks. In this article I discuss some of the issues that arise when Realtors, car salesmen, and insurance agents file for...more

Introducing Myself and My Law Practice

by Samuel Hasler on 6/1/2009

My current general office brochure which gives some background om me and my general areas of practice....more

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