Questions from Business Law


Q: Should the federal government regulate the advertising of real property and mortgages

Should the federal government regulate the advertising of real property and mortgages on the Internet to protect consumers from potential fraud? If so, what kind of regulations would be appropriate, a...

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Q: How might a borrower protect against falling victim to a dishonest lender

How might a borrower protect against falling victim to a dishonest lender or a mortgage scam?

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Q: What is a statute of limitations?

What is a statute of limitations?

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Q: Were the changes to the Bankruptcy Code enacted in 2005 a factor

Were the changes to the Bankruptcy Code enacted in 2005 a factor in causing the recent recession?

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Q: How does a short sale work?

How does a short sale work?

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Q: Can a mortgage be obtained legally at a favorable interest rate without

Can a mortgage be obtained legally at a favorable interest rate without many of the restrictions and much of the paperwork that attends the formal lending process?

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Q: Who can use Chapter 7?

Who can use Chapter 7?

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Q: What powers does a trustee have?

What powers does a trustee have?

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Q: How are secured debts handled in a bankruptcy proceeding?

How are secured debts handled in a bankruptcy proceeding?

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Q: What is the essential difference between bankruptcy under Chapter 7 and bankruptcy

What is the essential difference between bankruptcy under Chapter 7 and bankruptcy under Chapter 11?

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