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What are the deadlines for filing a proof of claim with the Bankruptcy Court?
A proof of claim tells the bankruptcy court how much a debtor owes a creditor at the time the bankruptcy case is filed.
In a “no asset” Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, there is no deadline because the court will [...]
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Duragesic Patch Information and Warnings
The Duragesic Patch and generic fentanyl patches release the narcotic fentanyl in measured doses through the skin for treatment of very serious and chronic pain. The Duragesic patch is manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceutical Products, and a generic [...]
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Where do I file a bankruptcy petition?
Bankruptcy courts are part of the federal judicial system. Each federal district has one or more bankruptcy courts, each of which is responsible for debtors within a certain geographic region. You can file a petition in a district where you have been domiciled or [...]
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The Buzz about Byetta’s Black Box Warning
There’s a buzz going around the drug industry about the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) imposing a black box warning on Eli Lilly and Amylin’s Byetta - a subcutaneous injection used to treat Type 2 diabetes by lowering a patient’s blood sugar [...]
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I can’t make the payments due under my Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan. What can I do?
On occasion, changed circumstances (e.g., divorce, unemployment, illness) will affect your ability to make plan payments. If you have been hit with hard times, notify your attorney immediately. If your problem is temporary, the trustee may [...]
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Accutane Side Effects and Risks
Accutane, a synthetic form of vitamin A with the generic name isotretinoin, has been the subject of numerous warnings by both the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and consumer advocacy groups.
Suffered harm from Accutane? You may have [...]
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What is involved in the bankruptcy process?
Before you can file either Chapter 7 or 13, you must pass muster under a “means test”. The means test identifies those debtors who have the financial capacity to pay a significant portion of their bills to creditors. It involves comparing the debtor’s income to [...]
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Accutane, a synthetic form of vitamin A used to treat severe acne, has been the subject of much controversy and litigation due to serious side effects including severe inflammatory bowel disease, birth [...]
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Accutane: Drug Overview
Accutane (generic isotretinoin) is a form of synthetic vitamin A used to treat serious forms of cystic acne that will not respond to other treatment. The Accutane claim is that it sometimes permanently clears serious acne after a few months of [...]
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I am in a same-sex relationship. How does that affect bankruptcy?
Two individuals who are not married may file separately for bankruptcy and then file a motion to have the two cases consolidated administratively. It’s up to the judge to decide whether, and to what extent, to allow that motion.
In a [...]