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Find Out Why It’s Called Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Have you ever wondered why bankruptcy is referred to as a “chapter?” Even though there are different types of bankruptcy, each one is called a chapter. It sounds a little odd, but there is an easy explanation! Bankruptcy is governed by Title 11 of the United States...
Bankruptcy: What is it?
What do Kim Basinger, Walt Disney and Mike Tyson have in common? You’re not sure? What about Detroit and San Bernardino? It may be surprising, but at some point in their history each of these people and places found themselves in a bad financial situation and decided...
Whether Someone Is Or Is Not An Independent Contractor
Businesses that employ independent contractors may be more vulnerable than ever to private lawsuits and government scrutiny. Private actions involving alleged improper independent contractor classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and...
Goldbach Law Group California Wage and Hour Attorneys
As a California based employee, you are entitled to be paid for your time and effort. In California, the term "wages" includes all compensation or remuneration for labor performed by an employee regardless of the term of employment - full time, part time, piece basis,...
Filing Bankruptcy in 2013 Provides Improved Protection of Assets
Many individuals will start the New Year resolving to improve their financial affairs. Though bankruptcy is a great tool, which generally includes benefits such as the discharge of credit card and medical debt, a new exemption scheme, effective January 1, 2013, will...
California Wrongful Termination Law
One of the most frustrating and perhaps bewildering moments in any employee’s career is finding out that your employer is ending the employment relationship. After the initial shock, employees often seek out a lawyer for information. Inevitably, the most common...
For many debtors, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a better option than Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
There are several reasons why Chapter 7 bankruptcy might be better for you than Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 is usually quicker than Chapter 13, most debtors can keep all or most of their property, and Chapter 7 filers don't have to pay back a portion of their...
California Hour and Wage Claims
Both large and small employers often take advantage of their workers by violating federal, state, and local laws. Employees may not realize that they are entitled to minimum wage, overtime, meal and rest breaks, prompt payment of wages, detailed wage statements, and...
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy May Be Better For You Than Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
For some debtors, Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a better option than Chapter 7 bankruptcy. And sometimes Chapter 13 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 bankruptcy is...
