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Possible Change in Arizona Homestead Law & Refinancing

Diane Drain

Russ Wiles, Arizona Republic, Arizona Republic Interviews Diane L. Drain about Arizona homestead protection and exposure to creditors. Homeowners who refinance their mortgag es could lose protections from debt collectors and other creditors under a bill that’s quietly making its way through the Arizona Legislature.

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ARIZONA IS ONE OF 2 STATES THAT WILL TAKE YOUR TAX REFUND IN BANKRUPTCY.  SHOULD THE LAW CHANGE?

Diane Drain

ARIZONA IS ONE OF 2 STATES THAT WILL TAKE YOUR TAX REFUND IF THIS HAPPENS. By RUSS WILES, Arizona Republic (reprinted for educational purposes only). A bill before Arizona lawmakers, Senate Bill 1222, would change that by exempting federal tax refunds from the list of personal assets used to pay off debts. SHOULD THE LAW CHANGE?

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Comprehensive Study of Regulatory Reform Finds It Is Driving ‘Substantial Innovation’ In Legal Services Delivery with No Harm to Consumers

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A Stanford Law School study published today of regulatory reforms in Utah and Arizona finds that they are “spurring substantial innovation,” that they are critical to serving lower-income populations, and that they do not pose any substantial risk of consumer harm.

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Jack Rives, Former ABA Executive Director, Joins Rocket Lawyer to Lead New Professional Services Division

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He will also oversee the company’s alternative business structure initiatives in the UK and as part of the Utah regulatory sandbox, seek ABS designation in Arizona, and play a key role in executing Rocket Lawyer’s plans to use artificial intelligence to accelerate lawyer productivity.

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The Justice Gap in Legal Tech: A Tale of Two Conferences and the Implications for A2J

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Estimates say some 60 percent of small business owners deal with legal problems without the assistance of a lawyer, and countless middle-income Americans go without legal help. As already noted, many small businesses are unable to afford legal help when they need it.

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Bankruptcy Related Changes Under CARES Act and Consolidated Appropriations Act

Diane Drain

The CARES Act also modified provisions of the Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA), which became effective in February, 2020 and which enacted a new Chapter 11 Subchapter V that was intended to allow small businesses to reorganize more quickly and less expensively. Drain - Phoenix Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney.

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COVID – Consolidated Appropriation Act “CAA” and Bankruptcy 12-27-20

Diane Drain

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), enacted on March 27, 2020, created the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”), the now-familiar forgivable loan program administered by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”). Drain - Phoenix Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney.