California Business Attorneys | Oakland CA

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Finkel Law Group | San Francisco Bay Area

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What Is the Homestead Exemption in California Bankruptcy?

Jun 13, 2023 by Ruth_Auerbach

In California, the homestead exemption is a legal provision that protects a certain amount of equity in a debtor’s primary residence from being seized or sold to satisfy debts in a bankruptcy proceeding. Homestead exemptions are laws that protect you from voluntary and involuntary liens such as taxes. The exemption allows individuals to retain a […]

Bankruptcy & Restructuring

Can Bankruptcy Protect a Debtor from Criminal Prosecution?

May 19, 2023 by Ruth_Auerbach

Bankruptcy can provide relief to a debtor by discharging debts and providing a fresh financial start. However, bankruptcy does not provide protection from criminal prosecution. If, for example, the filer is a publicly traded company and the filer stole money from the company, there may be criminal implications because public companies have shareholders. Bankruptcy laws […]

Bankruptcy & Restructuring

Which Type of Bankruptcy Would Avoid Foreclosure of My Primary Home?

Apr 6, 2023 by Ruth_Auerbach

If you are facing foreclosure on your primary home and you want to keep it, you may be able to do so through bankruptcy. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is designed to help debtors with regular income reorganize their debts and repay them over a period of three to five years. If the Debt exceeds the limits […]

Bankruptcy & Restructuring

Can I Open a Similar Business After Liquidating My Former Business in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Mar 21, 2023 by Ruth_Auerbach

You may open a similar business after filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Generally, someone cannot keep someone from operating a business and otherwise making a living. However, if you operate out of the same address at the same phone number, you may run the risk of creditors seeking further legal action against you. In addition, the […]

Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Business Formation

How Can My Business Avoid Bankruptcy?

Feb 15, 2023 by Ruth_Auerbach

There are several steps you can take to try to avoid bankruptcy and keep your business afloat: Create a budget: Review your finances and create a budget that includes all of your income and expenses. Make sure you have a clear understanding of your cash flow and where your money is going. Reduce expenses: Look […]

Bankruptcy & Restructuring

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Bankruptcy & Restructuring Posts

  • Avoiding Fraudulent Transfer Claims in Bankruptcy
  • Navigating Complex Legal Challenges for Small Businesses in California’s Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Debtor-in-Possession Financing in California
  • Securing New Financing Post-Bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy’s Impact on the Reputation of a Family-Owned Business: Maintaining a Positive Image

Recent Posts

  • Effectively Buying, Selling and Assigning Trademarks
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  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Upholds Major Trade Secrets and Contract Damages Award in Lawsuit Stemming from Failed Merger Talks
  • Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal’s Decision Finds that Likelihood of Confusion in a Trademark Case Depends on Much More than Geography
  • Best Practices for Your Company to Protect and Preserve its Trademark’s Strength Through Proper Use
  • Ninth Circuit’s Decision in Briskin v. Shopify, Inc. Significantly Expands Federal Court’s Personal Jurisdiction Over E-Commerce Companies
  • Finkel Law Group P.C. Joins More Than 800 Law Firms Signing the Amicus Curiae Brief Filed on Behalf of Jenner & Block
  • Finkel Law Group Joins the Amicus Brief Filed on Behalf of WilmerHale LLP in its Lawsuit Against the President of the United States

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