by Mark J. Markus | Aug 15, 2012 | bankruptcy definitions, means test, new bankruptcy laws
Much has been written about the dreaded bankruptcy means test (Official Form 22A) that was created by Congress and became law with the 2005 amendments to the Bankruptcy Code. And much of what has been written is very hard to understand. That’s probably because...
by Mark J. Markus | Jul 14, 2012 | Bankruptcy Alphabet, bankruptcy definitions, cramdown, Lien Avoidance, lien stripping
If you’re reading this post, I assume my humorous Title got your attention. Before I get the federal authorities after me, let me clarify that I did in fact represent a dancer and the court granted his (that’s right, I said his) motion to...
by Mark J. Markus | Jan 17, 2012 | Bankruptcy Alphabet, bankruptcy definitions, Miscellaneous
What Is Justice In Bankruptcy? Justice in America has taken different paths over time. In the days of Justice of the Peace Roy Bean (portrayed by the late, great Paul Newman), wild west justice was often harsh, decisive and often at the whim of the sheriff or judge...
by Mark J. Markus | Dec 27, 2011 | Bankruptcy Alphabet, bankruptcy definitions, transfers
This could happen to you: You’re sitting around watching the Lakers get beat again or just enjoying a good book when the mail comes, and inside it is a lawsuit from a bankruptcy trustee of your nephew, who recently filed a bankruptcy case, seeking to recover...
