As of April 1, 2023, the median family income levels for Florida have INCREASED, which generally benefits individuals who are in need of debt relief, as it typically makes it easier to qualify for chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy....Read More
Lakewood Ranch real estate lawyer Joseph Battaglia recently represented a corporate client which had purchased some machinery at an online auction. Unfortunately, upon taking delivery of the machinery it had purchased, the client very quickly realized that the...Read More
In response to COVID-19, and effective now through April, 2021, consumers are eligible to pull free credit reports weekly, rather than the normal limit of once per year. This will assist consumers in being able to more regularly...Read More
I'm sure you all remember the 2004 smash hit and box office success, You Got Served. The film's depth of plot is rivaled only by its extravagant choreography and magnificent soundtrack. Aside from its Oscar-worthy qualities, this film...Read More
The Second District Court of Appeal issued an October 2019 opinion which bolsters creditors' rights in the recently-developing interplay of federal bankruptcy law and Florida state foreclosure laws. Specifically, the opinion addressed the effect that a bankruptcy debtor's...Read More
Does conflict make the world go 'round? No, according to The Stylistics (save a click: according to The Stylistics, people do). But conflict sure keeps things interesting, and it undoubtedly also keeps attorneys and their clients on their...Read More
A September, 2018 opinion from Florida's Third District Court of Appeals provides guidance on what is not a "lawful, cognizable basis" for cancelling, rescheduling, or continuing a judicial foreclosure sale date, in the absence of an agreement from...Read More
In a 2018 case, Florida's Second District Court of Appeals has held that a consumer who successfully defended a lawsuit filed over a defaulted Amazon.com credit card debt may recover her attorney's fees from the creditor who did...Read More
