by Jill Sullivan | Mar 17, 2025 | Legislation
The legal landscape surrounding judgment liens in Texas has undergone significant transformation following recent legislative changes. For creditors operating in the state, understanding these updated rules is critical to effectively securing their interests and...
by Jill Sullivan | Mar 10, 2025 | Bankruptcy
The financial landscape of bankruptcy law is set for a significant shift in April 2025, with an increase in bankruptcy dollar thresholds that will impact creditors, debtors, and legal professionals alike. These changes, which occur every three years to reflect...
by Jill Sullivan | Mar 6, 2025 | Bankruptcy
The ‘Texas Two-Step’ bankruptcy has become a controversial strategy for corporations facing mass tort liabilities, allowing them to separate assets from liabilities and funnel legal claims into bankruptcy court. This tactic, famously used by Johnson &...
by Jill Sullivan | Feb 27, 2025 | Legislation
California has long been at the forefront of consumer protection laws, and recent legislative changes have further strengthened the rights of consumers in the financial marketplace. For creditors, these enhanced protections create new challenges in debt collection,...
by Jill Sullivan | Feb 14, 2025 | Legislation
In January 2025, California enacted Senate Bill 1061 (SB 1061), a pioneering law that prohibits health providers and debt collectors from reporting medical debt to consumer credit reporting agencies. This legislation aims to protect consumers from the adverse effects...
