New York bankruptcy lawyer and past President of Bankruptcy Law Network Jay S. Fleischman has long embraced social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook. But now he’s put his belief to good work by sponsoring Go Global 24, a fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders.
Go Global 24 is being billed as 24 Hours of [...]

The voting is over and here are the top 2008 blawgs in the niche category along with nominating their reviews by the American Bar Association Journal editors.  Thanks to all our readers who voted for Bankruptcy Law Network.

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We believe Patently-O’s claim that it’s the most pop­ular patent law blog around. Author Dennis Crouch, a [...]

The American Bar Association is holding voting on the best of the 100 best law blog sites.  Please vote here for  our sister website, Bankruptcy Law Network .
Voting ends today, so please vote!  Thanks.

The American Bar Association is holding voting on the best of the 100 best law blog sites.
Please vote for  Bankruptcy Law Network, our sister site, here.
Voting ends today, so please vote!  Thanks.

The American Bar Association is holding voting on the best of the 100 best law blog sites.
Please vote for  Bankruptcy Law Network site here.
Voting ends today, so please vote!  Thanks.

Each year the American Bar Association publishes a list of the top 100 legal blogs. This year, the ABA has recognized this site as a one of the top 100 legal blogs – and the only legal blog dealing with bankruptcy, credit and debt issues.
So please pardon us as we take a moment – [...]

CHAPTER 7: In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, a Debtor’s unsecured debts (usually credit cards, doctors’ bills and personal loans) are wiped out. Most people can keep their home, car and all of their belongings, but if you can’t bring your mortgage or car payments current quickly, you may lose your house or car.

BANKRUPTCY PETITION: Legal papers filed with the Court that start a bankruptcy case.

BANKRUPTCY ESTATE: The sum total of the debtor’s legal and equitable interests as of the commencment of the case. This is the collection of assets and legal rights that a trustee administers for the benefit of creditors.  Upstate New York Bankruptcy Attorney Peter Orville discusses property of the bankruptcy estate.

AUTOMATIC STAY: As soon as a bankruptcy is filed, the Bankruptcy Court enters an Order that immediately stays, or stops, all collection actions against you. This means that foreclosures, garnishments, attachments, lawsuits, collection calls and letters, and even regular monthly bills are stopped.