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Discharge Student Loans
It’s one of the basic truths of bankruptcy: It’s almost impossible to discharge student loans in bankruptcy. Everyone knows this, so almost no one ever tries to do it. But like most “truths,” this one has many levels and might not actually be as true as it once was....
Denied Overtime Pay: Copperfield’s Workers
In a case that he would probably like to disappear, stage magician David Copperfield is being sued because his workers were denied overtime pay. The entertainer, who is worth around $800 million, allegedly denied overtime pay to his stagehands working at his Las Vegas...
What Happens In Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?
As we mentioned in our post last week, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is an effective way to deal with personal debt that has become overwhelming. However, this kind of bankruptcy, sometimes also referred to as a liquidation bankruptcy, is not for everyone. Some find that...
Minimum Wage Laws: Domestic Workers
With Americans living longer and longer, more seniors require full-time help and must depend on caregivers to make sure they are safe and comfortable. Thanks to the California Domestic Workers Bill of Rights and minimum wage laws these domestic workers acting as...
Sexual Harassment: Yahoo Strikes Back
Media giant Yahoo is facing a lawsuit alleging that one of its female senior executives coerced a female subordinate software engineer into sex by threating her job and stock options. The employee says she reported the sexual harassment to human resources, but that no...
Foreclosure Attorneys Prevent Foreclosure
Is your home in danger of foreclosure? If so, there may be options for avoiding foreclosure available that you’re not aware of, like hiring a foreclosure attorney! A new report called "The Definitive Guide on How To Stop Repossession of Your Home" offers advice and...
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Know This!
For some debtors, Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a better option than Chapter 7 bankruptcy. And sometimes Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the only option because a debtor is not eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It's important to sort out the issues and decide which form of...
Wrongful Termination: TMZ Sued
Wrongful Termination at TMZ? Usually we read about celebrity gossip on TMZ.com, but recently the entertainment site’s been making its own news for internal employment reasons. A producer, Jarrett Gaeta, who worked for the company for seven years has filed suit for...
Forced to Waive Your Meal Break?
Have you ever felt pressured by your employer to not take your breaks? Have you been asked to sign a waiver saying missing your meal break is voluntary, but it doesn’t feel very voluntary? The California employees of Kindred Healthcare, Inc. found themselves in this...
