A recent court decision may mean that much-needed debt relief will finally be on the way for students defrauded by unscrupulous for-profit colleges and universities. The decision, handed down by a federal judge earlier this month, finds that the U.S. Department of...
Month: September 2018
Commercial Litigation
While no business wants to be involved in litigation of any kind, being the target of commercial litigation cuts to the very heart of your business. Giddens & Gatton Law, PC, has the know-how to obtain the most favorable outcome possible for our clients.What Is...
Consumer medical debt still driving bankruptcy filings
Medical debt - and medical debt collection - are both billion-dollar industries in America. Our healthcare system, such as it is, means that millions and millions of us have insurance coverage, yet costs of medications, treatments and physician visits still put...
Be cautious when tapping in to home equity
Financial data provider Black Knight reports that Americans are sitting on nearly $6 billion in home equity value. Though those assets are obviously impressive, more people are making poor choices when it comes to how - and if - to spend their home equity.Ideally,...
Creditors’ Rights – Options for Getting Your Clients to Pay
Clients who refuse to pay for services rendered are not only frustrating but can represent a real threat to your company's bottom line. Fortunately, creditors have recourse at their disposal. But taking self-help measures is not always the right way to go. Here are...
U.S. Trustee’s office objects to Toys R Us bankruptcy plan
The U.S. Trustee's office announced this week that they have major concerns about the viability of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan for Toys R Us (and subsidiary Geoffrey Holdings LLC) due to the fact that the current arrangement fails to adequately compensate vendors...
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