Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:06+00:00November 6th, 2013|
Despite the Great Recession being officially declared over, it’s still a tight job market. Many people remain unemployed, while others are still worried about their job security. Even some in stable jobs feel they can’t afford to take risks. If [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:06+00:00November 1st, 2013|
Urgent medical needs cannot always wait until a patient’s income can cover the cost of the care he or she requires. As a result, overwhelming medical bills are now the primary reason that Americans file for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 personal [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:06+00:00October 28th, 2013|
Earl Simmons, the rapper known as DMX, filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in July, but he’s not getting much relief — and it’s not the first time. The performer tried filing for bankruptcy in 2009, but that case was dismissed [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:06+00:00October 11th, 2013|
You may be thinking to yourself that a bankruptcy attorney’s blog isn’t likely to recommend trying to file bankruptcy on your own, and you would be right. This isn’t about helping bankruptcy lawyers hold onto their clients, however — it’s [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:06+00:00September 23rd, 2013|
Rapper DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, is apparently running pretty low on cash. Once among the top-selling hip-hop artists in history, the performer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July. He had apparently built up over a million in alimony [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:06+00:00September 9th, 2013|
Recently, a bankruptcy filing by a Wisconsin bank holding company was held up by the New York Times’ DealBook blog as a model of prudent and, in fact, innovative management. Typically, when bank holding companies file for bankruptcy, it’s far [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:06+00:00August 26th, 2013|
David Adkins, the comedian known as Sinbad, filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in May, claiming $11 million in debt, the vast majority of which is tax debt. According to documents cited by AccountingWEB, the 56-year-old performer owes over $8 million to the [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:06+00:00August 22nd, 2013|
In order to get a discharge in bankruptcy, sufficient time must pass between the filing of two separate bankruptcy cases. So if a bankruptcy case is filed too soon, a discharge may not take place. While there is nothing to stop a [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:06+00:00August 5th, 2013|
Rapper DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York last week, just days after being arrested in South Carolina on alleged drunk driving and driving without a license. DMX is a resident of South Carolina, [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:07+00:00July 31st, 2013|
Written by Dan Marshall A sluggish economy and mounting debt level have made repayment of loans a back-breaking task for the debtors. Debtors often go through dire financial straits when faced with unforeseen circumstances like undergoing hospital treatment or suffering [...]
