In this post, I look at the use of debt by businesses, around the globe, chronicling both the magnitude of borrowing and the ...

California’s new debt collection law is set to shake up the commercial finance industry, imposing strict consumer-style protections on small business loans. With hefty restrictions on collection ...

Rep. Forrest Bennett introduced a bill that would prevent some medical debt from affecting people's credit scores.

Legal responsibility for parental debt You are not responsible for a parent’s debt — the only person responsible for unilateral debt is the person or people who took out the loan. However, if you are ...

California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 1166, which seeks to amend and expand ...

Data center developers face a myriad of challenges when it comes to financing and debt issuance. In this blog post, Womble Of ...

A US hedge fund is leading a group of creditors into battle with a European automotive tycoon and one of India’s wealthiest ...

A United States District Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland rejected a plaintiff’s arguments that a debt ...

It's never fun to have to deal with debt collectors. Find out what your rights are so you don't feel intimidated.

People who find themselves in financial trouble sometimes consider taking drastic measures when their situation appears ...

Debt collectors cannot discuss your debt with anyone other than you, your spouse (in some cases) or your attorney. They cannot leave messages with co-workers, relatives or friends disclosing that you ...

The bill, if made law, would set aside $5 million that would be used to purchase, then forgive, around $500 million in ...