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Continue Reading4th Circuit Rejects Bid for Chapter 13 Mortgage Cramdown
BankrThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently issued an important opinion for residential real estate lenders.
Continue ReadingHealth Diagnostic Laboratory Trustee Pursues Charities and Others For Alleged Fraudulent Transfers
The Liquidating Trustee of Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. and its affiliated debtors in bankruptcy is attempting to recover certain payments...
Continue ReadingFederal Bankruptcy Rule Update: Home Mortgage Lenders’ Duty to Give Notice in Chapter 13 Cases, and Potential HELOC Amendment
Home mortgage lenders should be aware that the federal rule governing notices to borrowers in Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases was recently amended.
Continue ReadingRichmond Grocery Wars Update: Amazon Announces Amazon Go
The region's grocery wars have continued to escalate, and a new twist has just entered the fray.
Continue ReadingNew Supreme Court of Virginia Case Demonstrates the Peril of Bad Indemnity Clause
A general contractor could not recover indemnity from any of its subcontractors for losses the general contractor sustained...
Continue ReadingDealing with Appropriate Parties to Avoid Liability Following the Death of a Bank Account Holder
Following the death of a bank account holder, family members often step forward to claim the assets in the decedent's account.
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