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Recent Bankruptcy Developments

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Neil E. McCullagh in Creditors' Rights, Bankruptcy and Insolvency

Lenders should be aware of recent court rulings impacting bankruptcy law

4th Circuit Rejects Bid for Chapter 13 Mortgage Cramdown

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Neil E. McCullagh in Creditors' Rights, Bankruptcy and Insolvency

BankrThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently issued an important opinion for residential real estate lenders.

Hugh Fain Presented with The Virginia Bar Association’s Walker Award of Merit

Posted on January 23, 2017

Health Diagnostic Laboratory Trustee Pursues Charities and Others For Alleged Fraudulent Transfers

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Neil E. McCullagh in Creditors' Rights, Bankruptcy and Insolvency

The Liquidating Trustee of Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. and its affiliated debtors in bankruptcy is attempting to recover certain payments...

Federal Bankruptcy Rule Update: Home Mortgage Lenders’ Duty to Give Notice in Chapter 13 Cases, and Potential HELOC Amendment

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Neil E. McCullagh in Creditors' Rights, Bankruptcy and Insolvency

Home mortgage lenders should be aware that the federal rule governing notices to borrowers in Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases was recently amended.

Richmond Grocery Wars Update: Amazon Announces Amazon Go

Posted on December 6, 2016 in Commercial Real Estate, RVA Grocery and Delivery Wars

The region's grocery wars have continued to escalate, and a new twist has just entered the fray.

Spotts Fain Attorneys Recognized in Virginia Business Magazine's 2016 Legal Elite

Posted on November 30, 2016