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Yes, it is Possible to File Bankruptcy on Student Loans

by Dennis Beaver | bankruptcy, education

May 22, 2020 • By Dennis Beaver  When Uniondale, N.Y. based Natalie Jean-Baptiste graduated from law school with a six-figure student loan debt, it never occurred to her that she wouldn’t be able to pay it back. “I just knew I was going to be a hot shot entertainment...

You and the Law: Auto insurance company trying to avoid its responsibility

by Dennis Beaver | auto insurance

August 15, 2015 • By Dennis Beaver Have you ever wondered what happens if you are one day late with your auto insurance payment? It would be logical to think, “Well there must be a grace period in which to make a catch-up payment, say five or 10 days,” but reality is...

You and the law: Renting? Then you need renters insurance

by Dennis Beaver | homeowner's insurance, housing, insurance, landlord/tenant, renter insurance

July 6, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver Returning to her apartment from a night out with friends, Chicago reader, “Joan,” opened the door and walked straight into a nightmare, discovering “The curtains were open when I left, but now were all closed. The back door was wide...

You are being blackmailed! Don’t pay her!

by Dennis Beaver | dating, healthcare, marriage, scam

April 8, 2022 • By Dennis Beaver  I was in our office late this past New Year’s Eve and answered the phone. When lawyers get calls on Christmas or New Year’s Eve, invariably it is something complicated and has been brewing for a while, as “Drew,” calling from...

You can now discuss salary with your co-workers

by Dennis Beaver | business, employment, workplace

December 29, 2023 • By Dennis Beaver Have you ever thought that it would be nice to know what other employees who have the same job duties as yours are paid? Or, what a company pays its other employees, before you accept a position there? That’s what recently minted...
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