Medical debt bankruptcy is often considered when hospital bills, emergency care, surgery costs, specialist visits, or follow-up treatment leave a household unable to keep up with everyday expenses. In North Florida, medical debt can affect people who are working,...
If you are behind on a mortgage, facing a lawsuit, or getting constant collection calls, the automatic stay in Florida is often the first major protection that takes effect when you file bankruptcy. It is a federal court order that generally stops most creditors from...
If you are trying to stop wage garnishment in Florida, bankruptcy may provide fast protection through the automatic stay. A garnishment can make it difficult to pay rent, utilities, car payments, insurance, and groceries. The good news is that once a bankruptcy case...
SEC charges have taken center stage following the agency’s recent lawsuit against Mordechai Haim Ferder, the former CEO of the now-bankrupt Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry Inc. The SEC alleges that Ferder and his wife orchestrated a fraudulent investment scheme...
The Ruby Tuesday benefits lawsuit has drawn attention as former executives challenge how their retirement plan benefits were handled during bankruptcy. The case, now at the doorstep of the Supreme Court, highlights broader questions about employee benefit protections...
The Genesis Healthcare bankruptcy has taken a dramatic turn with the announcement of a $150 million deal aimed at clearing the path for the company to exit Chapter 11 protection. As one of the largest nursing home operators in the United States, Genesis Healthcare’s...
