Columbia River Law Group

05/06/2019

In a 2011 opinion, Judge Alley ruled that a debtor who filed a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan to be funded from profits derived from the cultivation and sale of medical ma*****na could not be confirmed as such business activities were illegal under federal law. See In re McGinnis, 453 B.R. 770 (Bankr. D...

05/06/2019

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In a 2011 opinion, Judge Alley ruled that a debtor who filed a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan to be funded from profits derived from the cultivation and sale of medical ma*****na could not be confirmed as such business activities were illegal under federal law. See In re McGinnis, 453 B.R. 770 (Bankr. D...

04/15/2019

http://www.crlawgroup.com/bankrupt-student-loan-borrowers-could-finally-get-a-break/

A report issued today by the Commission on Consumer Bankruptcy of the American Bankruptcy Institute recommends substantial changes to how student loans are treated in bankruptcy. Under current law (11 U.S.C. §523(a)(8)), a court must find that an “undue hardship” upon the Debtor or dependents w...

03/04/2018

Bankruptcy is nothing to be ashamed of. Lots of things happen in life that cause financial difficulties. It's a good thing to have help so life can start fresh. Call for a free consultation.

01/24/2018

This article discusses a recent case holding that a specific intent to evade tax must be found to declare taxes non-dischargeable in bankruptcy.

01/24/2018

Bankruptcy is nothing to be ashamed of! People often feel really bad for filing bankruptcy, as if they are to be blamed for everything happening in their lives. In most cases, divorce, unemployment, and medical issues lead to filing for bankruptcy.

01/24/2018

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08/20/2014

This article discusses a recent bill introduced in Congress which would offer advantages for debtors in bankruptcy deemed “medically distressed”.