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Debt Relief and Counseling Scams

The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 instituted a credit counseling requirement for debtors filing for bankruptcy protection. Credit counseling agencies sprang up quickly on the heels of this...more

Always Be Prepared: Forecasting a Business Partner's Financial Problems and How to Prepare

As the American economy continues to slog through the ongoing Great Recession, even financially sound companies face challenges due to the continued economic malaise. In particular, a company that works with suppliers,...more

Rogers Towers: In re Davenport: The Eleventh Circuit sets Minimal Standards for Creditor Reliance in Fraud Case

The Bankruptcy Code protects lenders which reasonably rely upon a debtor’s financial statements when approving a loan. The Eleventh Circuit was recently faced with an “enterprising” debtor who attempted to challenge the...more

Avoid Bankruptcy Fraud

Faced with millions of dollars in debt exacerbated by high medical bills due to a serious heart condition, Grammy award-winning singer Toni Braxton filed for bankruptcy for the second time in 15 years. Ms. Braxton is now...more