Like many investment schemes, the opportunity to invest in a Florida technology company developing a product for the NFL sounded too good to be true. In fact, it was entirely false. Now three Florida men are in prison for their roles selling shares in the fake company. Stock fraud, also known…
Sometimes knowing the rules does not mean you follow them. Although he was the and ‘tireless conservative warrior’Texas Attorney General, that wasn’t enough to shield Ken Paxton from alleged securities fraud that took place before he took office in January. In an indictment unsealed on Monday, August 3, 2015, Paxton…
Robert Savage discusses how an attorney can assist you in arbitration.
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a difficult decision for anyone, and usually a scary one. Too often, people make rash decisions in an effort to get as much as they can in their case. Word to the wise: before you make any decisions regarding your finances prior to filing,…
How can a lawyer help me recoup my money? Robert Savage addresses this issue.
In most bankruptcies in the State of Florida, the filer does not have to appear in court. He, or she, only has to attend a “meeting of creditors,” which also includes a “bankruptcy trustee.” Appearing before a judge usually occurs if the filer is challenging a debt and claims he does not…
Bankruptcy happens to people from all walks of life, and deciding to file is often a difficult decision. If this is something you are considering, read on to learn about filing for Chapter 7. What is Chapter 7? This is also called “straight” or “liquidation” bankruptcy and means that the trustee…
No one wants to file for bankruptcy. The world we live in is fast-paced and jobs are scarce, pay raises are scarce, but the cost of living is increasing rapidly. It is easy to find yourself overwhelmed with debt and burdened with payments that you cannot afford to make. Many…
Buoyed by an improving economy, businesses across South Florida reported a lower rate of bankruptcy filings through the first quarter of 2015 compared to the year prior. According to a report published by the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, 59 businesses filed for Chapter 11, down…
How Do You Know If Your Accountant is Exaggerating the Numbers? Brenda Combs shares her wisdom on the topic in this informative video.