Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code regulates the reorganization of businesses that face significant amounts of debt. The rationale behind it is to save a potentially profitable business from foreclosure while meeting the demands of its creditors
Naturalization With more than 1.2 million legal and illegal immigrants settling in the United States each year, there were 692,000 green card-holders who became U.S. citizens in 2011. Citizenship is commonly based on a process known as naturalization
If you think you have experienced discrimination in the scope of employment, it is important to know where to look for answers. Before calling a lawyer or abruptly filing an EEOC application, research the federal regulations that are in place to prohibit employment discrimination. Below are some resources to consult to help you understand if …
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Identity theft is a crime that occurs when someone wrongfully uses fraud and deception to obtain and use another person’s identifying information, such as their name, Social Security number (SSN) or credit card number. Identity theft can occur in a large variety of ways. Your wallet or purse could get snatched on the street, someone …
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Attorneys typically charge flat fees for fighting a traffic ticket. In most cases, fighting a traffic ticket will only require one appearance in court, and can be taken care of in an afternoon. Often times, the cost of hiring a lawyer to fight your traffic ticket will be more than the price of the traffic …
When someone files for bankruptcy, they receive what is called an automatic stay. The automatic stay is a powerful tool which prevents creditors from collecting debts from the bankruptcy estate while the bankruptcy is in progress. For example, a creditor might be threatening to repossess your car because of your failure to pay a car …
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