Apr 20, 2020 | Regulation & Law Changes
The outbreak of COVID-19 is causing financial difficulties for many people. Money isn’t coming in, but the bills continue to show up at regular intervals. It’s hard to ask for forbearance because the phone lines are jammed with an hours long wait. In addition, some...
Jun 29, 2018 | Regulation & Law Changes
The federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) gives you the right to be free from abusive or deceptive debt collection practices and the right to control communication with debt collectors, among many other rights. Your Rights Under the Fair Debt Collection...
Apr 13, 2018 | Regulation & Law Changes
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) uses private collection agencies to attempt to collect certain overdue federal tax debts. If your IRS tax debt will be transferred to a private collection agency, the IRS will send you written notice that the transfer is happening,...
Apr 12, 2018 | Regulation & Law Changes
A recent Supreme Court case addressed the extent of the safe harbor of Section 546(e) of the Bankruptcy Code. Trustee’s Avoiding Powers: The Bankruptcy Code allows bankruptcy trustees to “set aside” (avoid) certain transfers and recover funds for the benefit of...
