Eric R. Von Helmsevonhelms@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 Section 104(a) of the Federal Bankruptcy Code provides for automatic adjustments to certain dollar amounts in the Code every three years. […]
Ryan M. Billingsrbillings@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 While state courts generally can hear almost any legal matter, federal courts are courts of limited jurisdiction. Litigating civil cases in federal […]
[Originally Published 4/6/20; Updated 6/3/22] The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) passed by Congress and signed into law by the President […]
(§ 522)—Exempt assets are assets that unsecured creditors (and some secured creditors) cannot reach. Some key points about exemptions are the following: Exemptions are for people—not […]
The ultimate step in creditor collection brinkmanship is the decision to start an involuntary bankruptcy petition against a debtor. There are myriad reasons to commence an […]
When it was enacted, most publicity regarding the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (“BAPCPA”) focused on consumer bankruptcy reforms. However, commercial creditors […]
Alexander E. Georgeageorge@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) applies to consumer transactions. Most companies that engage in business-to-business sales of goods or services […]
Lance E. Duronilduroni@kmksc.com(414) 962-5510 A Wisconsin appellate court recently reinforced Wisconsin’s theft-by-contractor law, leaving no doubt that contractors may not play fast-and-loose with their obligation to […]
Kohner, Mann & Kailas, S.C., attorney Ryan M. Billings recently presented at a seminar for in-house and outside counsel on emerging trends in trade secret, non-compete […]