The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (the Act) provides some of the broadest protections to consumers in the nation. The Act protects consumers from fraud in almost all aspects of sales and purchases,...
As a bankruptcy attorney, I often see clients who are struggling with low credit scores and are looking for ways to improve their financial situation. While bankruptcy can be a helpful solution for...
As we have previously discussed, certain debts are excepted from discharge, meaning a debtor will still be responsible for them after their bankruptcy is concluded. This includes debts incurred by...
Very often, bankruptcy is the next logical step in a person’s financial journey. However, misconceptions often surround bankruptcy with many people misunderstanding and, often, avoiding filing even...
According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the average price consumers paid for new vehicles reached a record high of $48,182 and monthly payments are up 19% from 20211. More importantly,...
In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) received 5.7 million total fraud and identity theft reports in 2021. 1.4 million of those were consumer identity theft cases. Together, $2.8 billion of...
As of the last few months – cryptocurrency brokerage firms such as Three Arrows Capital, and Celsius Network, Ltd. filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Unfortunately for some of their customers, there...
The Bankruptcy Code is a set of federal laws that affords debtors (the party that declares bankruptcy) certain protections,such as the automatic stay and debt discharge injunction. These protections...
Internationally, the United States is looked at as a land of opportunities. Many come here seeking better business opportunities, educational benefits, or any other route to the American Dream....
