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Effective December 1, 2025, the Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Civil Procedure, along with the associated court forms are going to change. Today's handy guide is going to focus on one of the most sweeping changes, which is the changes to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3002.1.

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a Michigan tax foreclosure case next term that could redefine the limits of government power in seizing private property to collect unpaid taxes.

In July, 2025, America's Credit Unions sent a comprehensive letter to the House Financial Services Committee, addressed to Chairman Rep. French Hill and Ranking Member Rep. Maxine Waters.

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust recently held a hearing titled Bankruptcy Law: Overview and Legislative Reforms.

On April 1, 2025, the value of property exempt from execution, garnishment, attachment, or sale under Ohio Revised Code 2329.66 increased. This is done every three years with the intention to increase alongside the cost of living.

Ohio House Bill 632 (HB 632), currently under review in the House Committee, introduces several proposed reforms that could significantly impact the foreclosure process in Ohio.

Several months ago, shareholder Ben Hoen brought your attention to the case of Foxfield at Naaman's Creek vs. Raechelle Eventoff, in which a property was sold at a sheriff's sale and the proceeds were distributed to the homeowners' association (HOA).

On January 7, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized amendments to Regulation V, which implements the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), titled Prohibition on Creditors and Consumer Reporting Agencies Concerning Medical Information.

On or before October 15th of each year the Ohio Tax Commissioner is required, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 5703.47, to determine the interest rate for certain taxes and other purposes.

House Bill 1122 passed the Indiana State Congress and will effect changes to Indiana's Dig Law found at IC 8-1-26. The changes are effective as of January 1, 2025.