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Debtor Education Course After Filing for Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Bankruptcy filings for both individuals and businesses are on the rise. Since 2005, a debtor education course from an approved provider is mandatory for anyone who files for bankruptcy. Debtor education classes provide customized guidance based on your unique circumstances.

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In A Major Victory For Trademark Licensees, Supreme Court Holds That Rejection Of A Trademark License Does Not Terminate The Licensee’s Rights

In the Red

After dividing the courts for a number of years, we finally have the answer to the big question of whether rejection of a trademark license by a debtor-licensor deprives the licensee of the right to use the trademark. Heres the question on which the Supreme Court granted certiorari in the Mission Product Holdings, Inc.

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In A Major Victory For Trademark Licensees, Supreme Court Holds That Rejection Of A Trademark License Does Not Terminate The Licensee’s Rights

In the Red

After dividing the courts for a number of years, we finally have the answer to the big question of whether rejection of a trademark license by a debtor-licensor deprives the licensee of the right to use the trademark. Heres the question on which the Supreme Court granted certiorari in the Mission Product Holdings, Inc.

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Attempting Debt Collection Efforts After a Debtor Files for Bankruptcy

FFGN COLLECT NY

Are you or your collection attorney attempting debt collection efforts even though the debtor filed for bankruptcy? If so your collection attorney is exposing you, the law firm, and themselves to personal liability for a money judgment that could far exceed your claim. The debtor did not pay.

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In A Major Victory For Trademark Licensees, Supreme Court Holds That Rejection Of A Trademark License Does Not Terminate The Licensee’s Rights

In the Red

After dividing the courts for a number of years, we finally have the answer to the big question of whether rejection of a trademark license by a debtor-licensor deprives the licensee of the right to use the trademark. 365(g)—terminates rights of the licensee that would survive the licensor’s breach under applicable nonbankruptcy law. .

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Compliance Digest – August 26

Account Recovery

The plaintiff, who initially alleged multiple violations of the bankruptcy provisions of the FDCPA, saw her case gradually dismantled until only the FDCPA claim remained. The court’s final ruling marked the end of the plaintiff’s legal battle, leaving the FDCPA claim dismissed without prejudice.

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Bankruptcy Court Sanctions Collections Firm for Attempting to Collect Discharged Debt

Troutman Sanders

On January 19, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia entered an order sanctioning a collections law firm for violating the bankruptcy discharge injunction. Gooch ( In re Skaggs ) awarded the debtor $25,000 in attorneys’ fees based on a letter he received concerning a discharged debt.