Massachusetts Bankruptcy Court Reviews Whether Private Student Loan Debt Is Exempt from Chapter 7 Discharge
- posted: Feb. 19, 2026
One of the most discussed and controversial elements of U.S. bankruptcy law is the provision excluding qualifying student loan debt from a Chapter 7 discharge unless the filer demonstrates “undue Read More
Exemptions Available to Massachusetts Residents Who File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- posted: Nov. 19, 2025
Chapter 7 bankruptcy enables eligible individuals to discharge non-exempt debts, such as credit-card balances and medical expenses. As part of the process, certain assets owned by the filer might be Read More
Bankruptcy of 23andMe Raises Questions About Protection of Customers’ Data
- posted: Aug. 19, 2025
When a business seeks bankruptcy protection, its assets are closely scrutinized to determine what can be used to pay creditors. Depending on the circumstances and the particular type of proceeding, Read More
Massachusetts Bankruptcy Court Says Discovery of Undisclosed Assets Cannot Reopen Chapter 13 Case
- posted: May 19, 2025
Once a confirmed Chapter 13 payment plan has been completed in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, a debtor, that has complied with the terms of the court-approved plan, will then Read More
Review Says Massachusetts Has Third Highest Risk for Senior Bankruptcy
- posted: Feb. 19, 2025
Most people look forward to their senior years hoping that they will be able have the time to enjoy the activities they love using the funds and benefits they’ve accumulated Read More
Debt Limits for Subchapter V and Chapter 13 Proceedings Revert to Lower Levels
- posted: Nov. 19, 2024
Whether they’re considering personal or business bankruptcy, many people wait months, or even years, before deciding to act. They might be wary of the legal process or hope that their Read More
Bouncing Back from Bankruptcy: Why You Need an Experienced Bankruptcy Lawyer
- posted: Sep. 11, 2023
When dealing with severe financial difficulties, bankruptcy is frequently seen as the last option for both individuals and corporations. While bankruptcy can offer a new beginning and debt relief, navigating Read More
4 Key Questions: Ask Your Attorney the Right Bankruptcy Questions before Hiring
- posted: Jul. 02, 2023
Filing a bankruptcy request is a challenging task or a last resort to save your financial future and move on for a new morning. But do you need clarification on Read More
Stop the Harassment: Tips for Massachusetts Consumers to Avoid Creditor Abuse
- posted: May 01, 2023
Coping with debt and financial troubles may be stressful and tough, and no one likes to be harassed by creditors. But unfprtunately, debt collectors are well-known for using aggressive and Read More
What Are The Merits of Filing Bankruptcy Under Chapter 7
- posted: Sep. 05, 2022
First and foremost, before knowing about filing of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, let's look into what a “bankruptcy”actually really is. . Bankruptcy is, at bottom, alegalproceeding set in a very specialized federal Read More
How to Search for A Bankruptcy Lawyer Online
- posted: Aug. 29, 2022
In Boston and in Massachusetts, finding the best, qualified bankruptcy lawyers and attorneys that know their job and how to do it well can be challenging. However, it is not impossible and Read More
A Practical Guide to the Massachusetts Homestead Act and How to Use it.
- posted: May 11, 2022
In 2012, the State of Massachusetts changed and clarified the rights of its homeowners to protect their financial interests in their homes from the reach of common unsecured creditors. What Read More
When Should You Consider Filing a Bankruptcy Petition (or Why People File for Bankruptcy)?
- posted: May 11, 2022
Besides practicing bankruptcy law for more than 35 years, I have taught this area of law at 2 different law schools (including my own "alma mater") for 13 years. Each Read More
First Circuit Holds that Native American Indian Tribe, and its Online “Payday Lender” Arm Cannot Ignore the Automatic Stay of the Federal Bankruptcy Code.
- posted: May 09, 2022
In a matter of first impression, the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has held that the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code that abrogate and set aside the Read More
TelexFree Ponzi Scheme Bankruptcy Transferred to Massachusetts, with aid of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- posted: May 16, 2014
Last Week, a Nevada Bankruptcy Judge transferred the TelexFree Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to Massachusetts to provide relief and opportunity for Massachusetts Victim to sue, obtain justice, and have the proper Read More
Boston Bankruptcy Update: ONE MAN’S “BREACH OF CONTRACT” CAN SOMETIMES BE ANOTHER MAN’S “FRAUD”
- posted: Feb. 03, 2014
In a recent decision by Bankruptcy Judge William C. Hillman in the case of In re Kappeler, the Bankruptcy Court in Boston was presented with a Motion to Dismiss an Read More
