The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is warning the public about fraudulent telephone calls from people claiming to be Social Security Administration representatives. The scammers claim that your Social Security number was used for improper or illegal activity and threaten to have you arrested unless you call a special phone number provided by the… Continue Reading
Aggressive Debt Collection by Hospitals Under Scrutiny
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We frequently see clients driven to consider a bankruptcy filing by aggressive collection tactics used by hospitals in the greater Reading area. Senator Grassley criticizes some of these practices. Continue Reading
Congressman Introduces Bill to Render Student Loans Dischargeable in Bankruptcy
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Rep. John K. Delaney, D-Md., introduced the Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy Act (H.R. 449). In its current state, the Bankruptcy Code’s treatment of student loan debts places the Debtor and the Trustee in an awkward position. Subject to certain very narrow exceptions, student loan obligations are legally non-dischargeable. When a debt is non-dischargeable, it… Continue Reading
Announcing the Opening of our Bethlehem Office
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We are excited to announce the opening of our Bethlehem office. The office is located on the 11th Floor of One Bethlehem Plaza, conveniently located just one block from the Historic District. We believe the office will be a great asset to our Lehigh Valley clients. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Continue Reading