Governor Hochshul signed a bill on Wednesday November 23, 2022, prohibiting healthcare providers from collecting wages or liening patients' homes to satisfy medical debts. An article about the bill can be found at https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/state-news/hochul-signs-bill-to-protect-new-yorkers-with-medical-debt/

 Governor Hochshul signed a bill on Wednesday November 23, 2022, prohibiting healthcare providers from collecting wages or liening patients' homes to satisfy medical debts. An article about the bill can be found at https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/state-news/hochul-signs-bill-to-protect-new-yorkers-with-medical-debt/

 Yahoo has a very helpful article about 11 Things You Should Know About Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. 
The article can be found at https://www.yahoo.com/now/11-things-know-chapter-11-161433809.html
Jim Shenwick, Esq   212 541 6224  [email protected]

Can you discharge student loans in bankruptcy?
We’ve got great news for you! Student-loan holders now have a new path to freeing their debt through bankruptcy! If you’ve been worrying about how you can pay off your debts, read on to know if this applies to you!
Portland Bankruptcy Attorney answers questions about the new ruling
In the past, discharging student loans is an almost impossible hurdle in bankruptcy. The Department of Justice vigorously fought against any lawsuits that target getting these types of debts discharged.

Bankruptcy Can Now Help Millions with Student Loans! Are you nine months or more behind on your student loans?  You are not alone. Typically, ten million Americans are at least nine months behind. And another million fall into that default category each year.  In early November 2022, the Biden Administration cast you a lifeline. For […]

Bankruptcy Can Now Help Millions with Student Loans! Are you nine months or more behind on your student loans?  You are not alone. Typically, ten million Americans are at least nine months behind. And another million fall into that default category each year.  In early November 2022, the Biden Administration cast you a lifeline. For […]

 ABC has a very helpful article about "Student loan forgiveness update: What borrowers need to know after federal court struck down program". The article can be found at https://abc7ny.com/will-student-loans-be-forgiven-biden-forgiveness-loan-update/12451011/
Jim Shenwick, Esq   917 363 3391  [email protected]

WCNC has an article titled "Better to connect-What small business owners need to know about repaying loans tied to pandemic relief from the SBA"  EIDL Loans. SBA EIDL loan repayment begin this month!

 Forbes has an article about the consequences of filing for personal bankruptcy. The article can be found at   https://www.forbes.com/advisor/debt-relief/bankruptcy-consequences/Individuals with questions about personal bankruptcy can contact Jim Shenwick Esq.   [email protected]   917 363 3391

 When a bankruptcy petition is filed, section 362(a) of the Bankruptcy Code states that the bankruptcy petition provides a stay on the commencement or continuation of an action or proceeding against the debtor.An "Automatic Stay" provides relief to the debtor by stopping all litigation and collection efforts against him, giving him pause and time to reorganize his finances.After bankruptcy filing, creditors who wish to continue litigation against the debtor must file a motion to lift the stay in Bankruptcy Court.