Category Archives: BUSINESS LAW

BANKRUPTCY: FROZEN BANK ACCOUNTS (Wells Fargo)

Most people probably know that filing for bankruptcy is often the most effective way of getting out from under a judgment garnishment of their bank account. That continues to be true.  What my office has seen in recent times, though, is a trend towards making things more difficult for Debtors — such as Wells Fargo’s policy of freezing the account READ FULL POST

BUSINESS LAW: Contracts, Disputes, Labor & Collections

It is no exaggeration to say the art of drafting, interpreting, and enforcing contracts is the foundation of all business law.

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Taxation of Canceled Debt: Foreclosure Backlash

So, you’re having trouble keeping your head above water with the mortgage payments on your home. You start to slip behind and find that your home is now being foreclosed. What’s next? You can now expect a Form 1099-C from your bank or lender stating that they are forgiving a portion of your debt that remains unpaid. Great news, right? READ FULL POST

Harrington Law Takes on City Hall

Business attorney, Jeff Harrington, represents local business owner in dispute with City Hall..