Insights
Insights / 20 May 2026
The Maserati & the Means Test: Good Faith in Chapter 13
In Goddard v. Bennett, the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals recently upheld the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
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Insights / 18 May 2026
What Is Keeping Bankruptcy Professionals Up at Night? A Conversation with Weltman's Bankruptcy Leadership Team
In an effort to provide clients with insights into emerging industry trends, Weltman is pleased to share a recent conversation between Scott Fink, Shareholder and Chair of the Bankruptcy Recovery Group, and Heather Schneider, Director of National Bankruptcy Solutions.
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Insights / 30 April 2026
New Jersey Enacts Additional Asset Protections for Military Members, Spouses, and Veterans
On January 20, 2026, then Governor Murphy, as part of a flurry of legislative activity before leaving the Governor's Office, signed the New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act (the Act).
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Insights / 28 April 2026
Rising Costs, Growing Pressures for Utilities
Earlier this month, Shareholder Sara Costanzo had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Conferences By Monticello Annual Utilities Credit & Collections Symposium in Miami-Coral Gables alongside Shareholder Amanda Yurechko.
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Insights / 9 April 2026
The Legal Impact of Bank Mergers on Creditor Rights and Pending Litigation
Bank mergers are accelerating in today's banking landscape. Mergers are driven by institutions desire to scale operations, expand markets, and remain competitive, with the legal system evolving alongside to keep pace.
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Insights / 7 April 2026
Mergers and Debt Enforcement: Key Takeaways from Commercial Collections Corner
Our Commercial Collections Corner series recently returned with a topic that is becoming impossible for creditors and other financial institutions to ignore: how to enforce debt after a merger, especially when the debtor claims that you are not the real party in interest.
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Insights / 10 March 2026
Steering Through Uncertain Waters: Legal and Recovery Insights for Recreational Lenders
As delinquencies and defaults rise across marine and recreational lending portfolios, creditors must protect collateral value while navigating a complex mix of state, federal and maritime laws.
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Insights / 2 March 2026
Navigating the Mail Maze: The Problem in Ohio Courts When "Snail Mail" Is Too Slow
Recent changes and operational challenges at the United State Postal Service (USPS) mean that standard mail service can be unpredictable. While some mail retains a 1-5 day service standard, delays are common.
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Insights / 2 March 2026
Responding (or Not) to All: A Small Habit That Makes a Big Impact
In today's fast-paced business environment, our inboxes are often as full as our calendars. While email is one of the most efficient tools we have, how we use it can either streamline communication, or unintentionally slow it down.
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Insights / 23 February 2026
Navigating Risk and Opportunity in Solar Lending
The solar industry is evolving fast. For lenders, investors & credit unions, understanding how solar lending and financing impact the bottom line has never been more important.
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