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Know Your Rights Under the Credit Reporting Laws

Learn about credit reporting agencies obligations, how to protect your credit, credit disclosures, and denial of credit requests and denials are important concepts.

Government Investors and Sovereign Immunity - What You Should Know

Enforcing a judgment as a government investor when the government has waived its immunity should be discussed with a lender and take a strategic legal approach. We can help you see how it can be done in your case.

The Homeowner's Bill of Rights

Newport Beach Real Estate Attorneys explain that in order to stem the wave of foreclosure, on July 11, 2012, California enacted into law a “Homeowner Bill of Rights” for the purpose of aiding embattled homeowners and bring fairness, accountability and transparency to the state’s foreclosure process.

Will I Lose My Home if I File Bankruptcy

One of the first questions, many homeowners who are contemplating filing bankruptcy ask is “Will I lose my home if I file for bankruptcy?” The answer to this question depends upon a number of factors. This article sheds some light on the answer to this question.

Life After Bankruptcy : Yes You Can Still Get Credit!

One of the single most important questions that consumers who are considering bankruptcy ask is " Will I be able to get credit after filing bankruptcy?" This article answers that question.

Drafting Workout Agreements

Workout agreements have to address a number of bankruptcy and foreclosure issues, as well as transactional ones. Many workout agreements don't address all of the consequences of what liabilities and procedures apply if the workout fails.

Buying Assets Out of a Bankrutpcy Estate

You can buy even a lawsuit that the debtor has against you. Bidding and approval procedures are unique to bankruptcy. Bidding non-cash.

Unique Aspects of LLC's and their Members in Bankrutpcy

LLC's are treated more like corporations in bankruptcy, but not entirely so. Charging liens and other types of collection vehicles affect LLC's and their members differently,

Title Problems that Only a Bankruptcy Court Can Solve

Only the unique powers of a bankruptcy court can solve some title problems.

The Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Family Members' Signatures

The ECOA 15 U.S.C. 1691 makes it unlawful for any creditor to discriminate in any credit transaction on the basis of marital status.

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