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Bankruptcy Put to Music

A friend of mine in New York City filed a bankruptcy for a musician.  That musician  learned so much from the process that he put it to music.  Maybe you don’t like loud music, so turn the volume down on … Continue reading

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Credit Card Reform in Action: An animated ode to the Credit CARD Reform Act

You may have recently heard news about the Credit CARD Reform Act of 2009.  It just went into effect on February 22, 2010 and is intended to provide various protections to consumers to combat the wily tricks of the credit … Continue reading

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Attorney Melchionne featured in NY Times article on family’s fight against foreclosure in Connecticut

The New York Times had a great February 11 article in its Real Estate section (“Mediating in Slow Motion“) that highlights the challenges of fighting foreclosure in Connecticut.  The article features my clients and does a great job of examining … Continue reading

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Melchionne Connecticut Bankruptcy Round-up 01.24.09

I thought it might be of interest to readers to take a look at relevant bankruptcy news in Connecticut for the past week or so. 1.  Personal bankruptcies easing after dramatic increase in ’09 (theDay.com) Connecticut saw 8,618 bankruptcies last … Continue reading

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“Winter Debts” – a haiku from Bankruptcy Bill

In the wake of Christmas and related spending, I thought it might be appropriate to share a recent bankruptcy haiku from Bankruptcy Bill. From winter debts on Brown branches seeking fresh start A cherry blossom To get your own fresh … Continue reading

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Bankruptcy Bill’s Bankruptcy Song Contest!

You may have already come across the Bankruptcy Bill and BAPCPA Man cartoons either on a previous post this blog or elsewhere. Well, now the site may also be the best source for bankruptcy songs as well.  That’s right, bankruptcy … Continue reading

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Is it ok to do “pre-bankruptcy planning”?

Yes, there are many things you can and should do to plan ahead if you intend to file for bankruptcy in Connecticut.  There are also a number of things you should not do if you are planning to file for … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays! The Credit Card Industry Is Raising Your Interest Rate!

Happy holidays indeed.  If you’re a credit card company. According to this article in the Denver Post (“Credit Card Rates Soar Just Before Shopping Season“), credit card companies have been raising rates on unassuming consumers.  The credit industry is preparing … Continue reading

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Why Do We Have “Bankruptcy”?

Why is there  a bankruptcy process?  Doesn’t it give people a disincentive to repay debts that they really should pay?  Why would Congress go out of its way to create a law that lets people get out of their contractual … Continue reading

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