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Digital Signatures in Bankruptcy Cases

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 07/16/2016 - 01:28

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Nebraska is the 16th biggest state in the USA, but we rank 43rd in population density.  In fact, Nebraska has more cows than people by a ratio of 3 to 1.

Discrimination Claim Lost when Bankruptcy Schedules Not Amended

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 22:59

A few weeks ago I wrote an article to warn plaintiff attorneys to be careful to ensure that their clients who have previously filed bankruptcy to ensure that all claims they have against third parties are reported on the bankruptcy schedules.  (Plaintiff’s Attorneys Beware: Your Client’s Bankruptcy Case is About to Sock You Right Between the Eyes)  Well,  . . .  it just happened to a lady in Minnesota.

Am I Responsible for the Debts of my Spouse?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/23/2016 - 17:00

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As a general rule, you are not responsible for the debts of your spouse. Also, if you marry someone you do not become obligated to pay the debts they incurred prior to the marriage.

Chapter 13 Debtors Lose Right to Recover On Unreported Claims

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/02/2016 - 15:43

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In two recent cases the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has sustained summary judgments against debtors who failed to report claims against third parties that arose after the bankruptcy case was filed.

Does This Settlement Program Violate Nebraska’s Deceptive Trade Act?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 23:50

Working with clients who fall into debt traps has made me cautious about using credit cards. That’s an understatement. I’m paranoid when it comes to debt. I pay off all personal and business credit card debts in full and never carry a balance.  In fact, I pay the accounts weekly so I don’t carry a balance on my credit report.  (That actually helps boost a credit score.)
So, I was surprised when the folks at the Debt Reduction Center sent me this advertisement letter.

Nebraska Legislature Considering Increase in Property Exemptions

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/04/2016 - 16:00

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Senator Lyndia Brasch has sponsored a bill in the Nebraska legislature to increase the amount of personal property protected in Nebraska bankruptcy cases.

Recovering a Home Lost to Unpaid Real Estate Taxes

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 16:15

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Depriving local governments of tax revenue is like cutting off oxygen to the body–they can’t live without it.  Local governments and schools in Nebraska depend on a steady flow of real estate tax revenue to keep their doors open.

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