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Actor Joey Lawrence Files for Bankruptcy

Actor Joey Lawrence, known for working with Melissa Joan Hart, has filed for bankruptcy with his wife after his show was cancelled after five seasons.  In 2015, Joey stated he made $534,000, but in 2016 Joey made $58,000.  At the … Continue reading

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Missouri Hospital Files for Bankruptcy

The Iron County Hospital District, located in Pilot Knob, Missouri, filed for bankruptcy.  At the time of its filing, it had less than $50 million in debt and less than $10 million in assets.  If you are thinking of filing … Continue reading

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American Chopper Star Files for Bankruptcy

Paul Teutul, a star of the television show American Chopper, has filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in New York.  His bankruptcy paperwork states he owes approximately 50 creditors over $1 million.  In addition, he states that his monthly income is … Continue reading

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Rapper 50 Cent Boasts and then Denies Having Bitcoin

Rapper 50 Cent, in bankruptcy, initially boasted that he was the recipient of 700 bitcoins for one of his albums.  At the time, the ownership of the bitcoins would have made him a millionaire, but his bankruptcy estate would have … Continue reading

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Penthouse Magazine Files Bankruptcy Again

For the third time, Penthouse Global Media, Inc., an offshoot of the adult entertainment magazine, has filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy.  The company is currently owned by a woman who wants to open up “breastaurants” to compete with Hooters.  If … Continue reading

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Gunmaker Remington May File for Bankruptcy

Remington Outdoor Company, Inc., a U.S. maker of firearms, may be filing bankruptcy soon. Remington asked for a forbearance from its creditors as it has around $950 million in debt. If you have a business that is going under and … Continue reading

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Failing to Disclose a $46,000 Diamond Ring in Bankruptcy is Fraud

In bankruptcy, you must disclose all of your assets.  An Idaho couple failed to disclose a $46,000 diamond ring because the wife had thrown it in a lake when she discovered that her husband had been unfaithful.  Failure to disclose … Continue reading

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Getting Rid of Student Loans in Bankruptcy

It is very difficult, almost impossible, to discharge student loans in a bankruptcy.  In order to do so, you must meet the three prong Brunner test.  Part of this test is that you must have made a good-faith effort to … Continue reading

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Bankruptcies More Successful with Counsel

According to the American Bankruptcy Institute, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy that was filed with an attorney has an approximate 51% chance of being completed successfully.  However, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy that was filed without an attorney has an approximate 2% … Continue reading

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Bank of America Pays $6 Million for a Wrongful Eviction

Bank of America was recently ordered to pay $6 million to a California couple who was harassed and illegally lost their home to Bank of America. If you believe you lost your home to a wrongful foreclosure, contact our law … Continue reading

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