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Protecting Assets in Pennsylvania Before Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy doesn’t mean giving up all your belongings. Pennsylvania law and the federal bankruptcy code include protections that let you safeguard certain assets from creditors. Our Pennsylvania banking attorneys at Mette Law can help you retain the property that matters most while still obtaining the debt relief you...
Read moreWhat Happens to Your Home During Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania?
One of the biggest fears people have about filing for bankruptcy is losing their home. The good news is that bankruptcy does not automatically mean you will be forced out of your house. The outcome depends on which chapter you file under, how much equity you have, and whether you...
Read moreTake Notice: Simple Ways Lenders Can Protect Themselves
What does the automaker Honda have in common with Capital One? They both faced multi-million dollar class action lawsuits for alleged violations of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code’s repossession provisions4. Recent lawsuits against both companies alleged that vehicles they financed were repossessed without providing the borrower with notice...
Read morePlanning for the End of LIBOR
While every participant in the financial markets knows that the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) is not guaranteed after 2021, few have taken steps to prepare for LIBOR’s end. Many variable rate notes are pegged to LIBOR as the reference rate; many notes executed today which reference LIBOR will nonetheless...
Read moreMobile Deposit Patent Lawsuit
A United States District Court in Texas recently awarded United Services Automobile Association (“USAA”) a $102.8 million verdict against Wells Fargo in a mobile deposit patent lawsuit filed in August 2018. USAA alleged that the mobile deposit capture technology used by Wells Fargo infringed on USAA’s patent held in the...
Read moreRevised Rules Regarding Garnishment of Federal Benefits
by Tim Hoy and Melanie Vanderau The final interim rule governing garnishments of accounts containing certain federal benefits (31 CFR § 212.1 et. seq.) has been amended. The final interim rule, effective May 1, 2011, was established by the Department of the Treasury, the Social Security Administration, the Department of...
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