Validating the Debt is Critical in Fighting Debt Collection
This is a guest post by Sergei Lemberg, a consumer attorney.
Many people aren’t surprised when a debt collector calls. After all, they know they owe an overdue debt. But what happens when you’re taken by surprise because you didn’t realize that you owe a debt or had forgotten that you owed money? Bill collectors often spring this kind of surprise on unsuspecting people, and make people so desperate that they end up paying the bill – even when they don’t owe the money in the first place.
That’s why, if a debt collector calls, the first step you should take …
State and Federal Trademarks – Guest Post
If you have a brand, you should be concerned about protecting it. That’s what trademark registrations do. They protect your brand from misuse.
But what’s the difference between a federal and state trademark? Why would you choose one over the other?
Ip’s What’s Up just published a guest post of mine on that topic: State and Federal Trademarks – What’s the Difference? I hope you find it useful!
Learn How to Build a Solo Law Practice
Lawyers around the world rejoiced today as Solo Practice University (SPU) announced its tuition. On March 20th, “the practice of law school” will open its doors to a flood of solo (and hopefully solo) practitioners. Are you enrolling?
What is Solo Practice University?
In a nutshell, it’s an online university where law students and lawyers can learn a wide variety of topics related to running a successful solo law practice. There are courses, faculty, discussion groups, blogs, videos, comments, and lots more!
You might think of SPU like an educational Facebook for solo lawyers (and law students). It’s a combination …
File Bankruptcy With a Bankruptcy Lawyer
Free bankruptcy case evaluation: (866) 200-5729
Are you in debt over your head? If you’ve exhausted all your other options, it might be time to consider consulting with a bankruptcy lawyer.
File bankruptcy as a last resort
Before we go any further, please don’t think that I’m advocating that anyone should file bankruptcy without heavily considering all their options. Bankruptcy can wipe away most of your debts, but it will show up on your credit report for years to come. Thus, before you consult with a bankruptcy lawyer, you should …
Tax Deductions – The Home Office Deduction
It’s important to take all your legal tax deductions to get the biggest possible tax refund. If you are self-employed, this is even more critical. Here is a quick primer on an elusive area of tax preparation: the home office deduction.
There are a variety of factors you must meet to claim a deduction for your home office. But I’ll explain each one individually.
Proper work status
To qualify for the home office deduction, your work status must meet one of two tests:
1. You are self-employed. If you run your own business, you’re all set. …
Maximize Your Tax Refund in 6 Steps
It’s now 2009, so another tax season is upon us. This doesn’t have to be a sad time of the year. Follow these easy steps to maximize your refund!
File early
We’ll start off with an easy tip that isn’t really about the size of your refund. It’s all about speed.
File your tax return as early as you possibly can. The quicker you file, the sooner your tax refund will be in your hands. It makes sense, right?
How many people do you know who file their …
Turning Your Virginia Lemon into Lemonade
This is a guest post by Sergei Lemberg, a lemon law attorney. Go check out his great blog or his lemon meter.
If you’ve ever bought a new car, you know what a rush it is. There’s the new car smell, the feeling of power as you hit the accelerator, and the peace of mind knowing that you’ll have a reliable ride for a long, long time.
But what happens when that new car isn’t so reliable? When you wake up one morning and have to come to terms …
Important Webinar to Protect Your Business
Are you a business owner? Are you considering starting a business?
Don’t miss my next webinar!
I’m going to teach a select group of people important techniques to reduce their liability. You’ll learn to:
- Insulate your business
- Buy the right insurance
- Follow corporate formalities
- And protect your family
You’ll get a one-hour interactive webinar with me, a licensed attorney. This includes a Q&A session where you can ask some questions about business liability.
I’m offering this webinar for only $9. All registrants get the one-hour webinar and access to the video afterward, in case you want to review it later.
To register, just pay …
My New Legal Column at Home Office Warrior
If you run a home based business (or just work out of your home sometimes), you should check out my new column over at Home Office Warrior. My good friend, Grant Griffiths of G2 Web Media, runs Home Office Warrior, and he came up with the idea of an “Ask Legal Andrew” weekly feature.
The first post is up now, and it answers your questions about home office zoning
If you have legal questions about home businesses, email them to …
My wonderful wife, Nicole Flusche, wrote this post. April 15 has come and gone for 2008, and for many Americans that means the panic that is part and parcel with filing tax returns has subsided – for now. However, in the current economic downturn some Americans are still struggling with the IRS. The unfortunate truth is that our country is headed towards a possible economic recession and many of our brothers and sisters are feeling the crunch. To fix this downward spiral Washington has ordered Economic Stimulus Checks and other benefits to more than 130 million households. But how do you …
IRS Problems? Fouts Touts Help!
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