This guidance is for general informational purposes only, and is not to be used as a substitute for relevant state statutes or regulations. Updated April 17, 2020 The CT Labor Department is working diligently to analyze the federal pandemic relief details found within the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed into law...Read More
STATE OF CONNECTICUT BY HIS EXCELLENCY NED LAMONT EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 7BB PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND RESPONSE – USE OF FACEMASKS OR CLOTH FACE COVERINGS, RESCHEDULING OF PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY TO AUGUST 11 WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, I issued a declaration of public health and civil preparedness emergencies,...Read More
I adapted this public service announcement from a longer more involved memo distributed by Attorney Nathan Shafner of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association to other workers’ compensation attorneys. This message is NOT legal advice. If you have any questions or concerns contact a workers’ compensation attorney immediately. ALERT: If you are exposed to the Corona...Read More
Background Chapter 12 is designed for “family farmers” or “family fishermen” with “regular annual income.” It enables financially distressed family farmers and fishermen to propose and carry out a plan to repay all or part of their debts. Under chapter 12, debtors propose a repayment plan to make installments to creditors over three to five...Read More
“Grandma: I’m in the hospital, sick, please wire money right away.” “Grandpa: I’m stuck overseas, please send money.” Grandparent scams can take a new twist – and a new sense of urgency – in these days of Coronavirus. Here’s what to keep in mind. In grandparent scams, scammers pose as panicked grandchildren in trouble,...Read More
NOTICE TO CHAPTER 7 AND 13 TRUSTEES REGARDING RECOVERY REBATES PAID TO CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY DEBTORS UNDER THE CARES ACT OF 2020 The federal government will soon begin issuing recovery rebates to qualified individuals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 (the “Act”). The rebates total at most $1,200 per individual...Read More
Let’s do some “Mortgage Forbearance Math.” Mom and Dad have a mortgage. It’s currently $1,000.00 per month. Dad gets laid off, call or texts the Servicer, and asks for a Forbearance. In one phone call or text, he gets 6 months “off” from paying. Seven months later, Dad is finally back to work, and hasn’t...Read More
One week ago we received an Order from the Bankruptcy Court allowing electronic signatures. We used to have to meet in person and get wet ink signatures on all petitions filed with the Court. As soon as the Order was released we immediately put systems into place to allow clients to file bankruptcy right from...Read More
The CARES Act was signed into law. “Bankruptcy Changes: CARES Act § 1113(b) excludes stimulus checks and other payments from being considered as income for purposes of the chapter 7 means test and for determining in chapter 13 cases the amount to pay unsecured creditors. These payments are excluded from “currently monthly income” under Bankruptcy...Read More
The State of Connecticut has reopened the ability for qualified candidates to sign up for individual health insurance if they did not do it during the open enrollment period (November 15, 2019 to December 15, 2020). Those that qualify have up until April 2, 2020 to enroll on Access Health CT (Connecticut State Marketplace). The...Read More
