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House passes Marijuana Banking Bill with bipartisan support, amid uncertain prospects in Senate

House passes Marijuana Banking Bill with bipartisan support, amid uncertain prospects in Senate

When should you consider bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy can help both individuals and businesses that are having difficulty paying their debts. It could allow you to wipe out unsecured debts with high interest rates, save your home from foreclosure or substantially reduce the amount of money you will have to pay back to satisfy your debts in full. Many people could benefit themselves and their families by taking advantage of bankruptcy but deciding whether or not you should file for bankruptcy can be complicated.

What happens to your retirement account in a Rhode Island bankruptcy?

Current bankruptcy laws allow most people in Rhode Island to keep their pension and retirement accounts in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. Some accounts are fully protected while some are only protected up to a certain amount and others don’t receive any protection at all. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy in Rhode Island and have a retirement account you should first determine the exact type of account you have, the amount of money in the account and what laws will allow you to keep it if you do file for bankruptcy.

Personal injury claims against Rhode Island cities and towns

Rhode Island has special rules that govern lawsuits against cities and towns including those for personal injuries. Rhode Island General Law § 45-15 governs all types actions against cities and towns.

Debts you can wipe out in a Rhode Island bankruptcy

If you qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Rhode Island you will be able to wipe out or “discharge” your credit card debt, medical bills, car loans, personal loans, other unsecured debts and sometimes even taxes owed to the government. But not all debts will be discharged in a Rhode Island Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. That means that when your bankruptcy case closes you will still have a legal obligation to pay them back.

How to remove a lien on your Rhode Island home through bankruptcy

If you have been sued for credit card debt or any other type of debt and a judgment was won against you there is a chance you have a lien on your home. This means that when you go to sell your home you will have to satisfy the debt at the time of the sale. You may still be able to remove the lien from your home through bankruptcy.

Important questions to ask before filing for bankruptcy in Rhode Island

If you are thinking about filing for bankruptcy in Rhode Island you should first get the answers to these important questions.

5 Reasons to Consult a Personal Injury Lawyer

After you have suffered an injury caused by someone's careless behavior, negligence, or deliberate action, you may not know what steps to take. One of the most important things you can do is consult with a personal injury lawyer. While you may not think contacting a lawyer is necessary, there are several good reasons why you should at least schedule a consultation, here are five of those reasons.

Flexibility for H2B Petitioners to Support the U.S. Food Supply Chain

On May 12, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it had published a temporary final rule to change certain H2B requirements to help support the U.S. food-supply chain.

New CW1 Rule Implementing the Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act

A new CW1 interim final rule creates new requirements for CW1 employers.

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