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Category Archives: News

Aggressive Debt Collection by Hospitals Under Scrutiny

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Stephen Otto • 0 Comments

We frequently see clients driven to consider a bankruptcy filing by aggressive collection tacticsSenator Grassley used by hospitals in the greater Reading area.  Senator Grassley criticizes some of these practices.

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Congressman Introduces Bill to Render Student Loans Dischargeable in Bankruptcy

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Stephen Otto • 0 Comments

Rep. John K. Delaney, D-Md., introduced the Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy Act (H.R. 449). In its current state, the Bankruptcy Code’s treatment of student loan debts places the Debtor and the Trustee in an awkward position.  Subject to certain very narrow exceptions, student loan obligations are legally non-dischargeable.  When a debt is non-dischargeable, it… Continue Reading

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Announcing the Opening of our Bethlehem Office

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Stephen Otto • 2 Comments

We are excited to announce the opening of our Bethlehem office.  The office is located on the 11th Floor of One Bethlehem Plaza, conveniently located just one block from the Historic District.  We believe the office will be a great asset to our Lehigh Valley clients.  We are looking forward to seeing you there! Continue Reading

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  • News and Blogs

    Just Hang Up: Social Security Warns of Telephone Scam

    January 3rd, 2019

    The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is warning the public about fraudulent telephone calls fr[Read More]

    Aggressive Debt Collection by Hospitals Under Scrutiny

    January 26th, 2015

    We frequently see clients driven to consider a bankruptcy filing by aggressive collection tactics us[Read More]

    Congressman Introduces Bill to Render Student Loans Dischargeable in Bankruptcy

    January 26th, 2015

    Rep. John K. Delaney, D-Md., introduced the Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy Act (H.R. 449). [Read More]

    Announcing the Opening of our Bethlehem Office

    January 21st, 2015

    We are excited to announce the opening of our Bethlehem office.  The office is located on the 11th F[Read More]
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