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Upsolve Launches Tool To Help Pro Se Bankruptcy Filers Get Relief from Student Loans

Above the Law - Technology

According to Upsolve, a nonprofit company whose technology helps low-income individuals file for bankruptcy for free, Americans owe $1.77 trillion in student loan debt — 93% of it to the federal government. Since 2017, Upsolve’s debt relief tools have helped more than 13,000 individuals erase more than $750 million in debt.

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Justia Legal Resources: Bankruptcy Law Center

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When debts pile up, a consumer or a business owner may feel that bankruptcy offers the best way to relieve the mounting stress. Filing for bankruptcy requires careful thought and planning, though. The Bankruptcy Law Center provided by Justia can serve as a reference. How Does Filing for Bankruptcy Protect a Debtor?

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WeWork Filed for Bankruptcy: Ex-CEO Adam Neumann “Disappointed”

Trellis.Law Blog

the company that tried to revolutionize the way people work, filed for bankruptcy on Monday in a New Jersey courthouse. WeWork Inc.,

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Lex Machina Adds Court Analytics for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Cases

LawSites

The legal analytics platform Lex Machina , which is owned by LexisNexis, has again expanded its coverage, this time adding a Chapter 11 bankruptcy module that provides legal analytics for over 115,000 Chapter 11 proceedings. The module includes the entire docket in any bankruptcy proceeding filed after 2009 in a U.S.

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WeWork Filed for Bankruptcy: Ex-CEO Adam Neumann “Disappointed”

Legal Tech Monitor

the company that tried to revolutionize the way people work, filed for bankruptcy on Monday in a New Jersey courthouse. Continue reading → The post WeWork Filed for Bankruptcy: Ex-CEO Adam Neumann “Disappointed” first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog. WeWork Inc.,

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Milestones, Startup that Automates Client Updates, Raises $2.1M Seed Round, Rebrands As Hona

Above the Law - Technology

” The majority of the company’s customers are plaintiffs’ personal injury law firms, Griffiths said, but it also has a number of firms in areas such as bankruptcy, criminal defense, employment, family law, and immigration. What do you want to convey to them?'”

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Bankruptcy Law Marketing: Tips & Tricks to Grow Your Practice

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Bankruptcy law firms face mounting competition and pressure to stand out. With a few dominant players controlling a large share of the bankruptcy market, niche practices must get creative and strategic with their marketing to attract clients and grow their business. As a result, firms must adapt their marketing approach.