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Ex-NFL player files for bankruptcy

New York pro football fans might be surprised to learn that former NFL running back Clinton Portis has filed for bankruptcy. The 34-year-old played for the Denver Broncos and the Washington Redskins and earned around $43 million over nine seasons.…

The interplay of bankruptcy and divorce

When New York residents are having trouble paying their debts, it may be worthwhile to file for bankruptcy. However, for those who are also thinking about a divorce, it may be difficult to decide whether to file for bankruptcy while…

Ninth Circuit ruling may help New York debtors

Reversing its own 2010 ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit recently decided that debtors may seek attorney’s fees incurred while prosecuting cases related to automatic stay violations. These fees may be sought and recovered even after…

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