Social Security Benefits will have record low increase in 2021
Social Security Benefits will have record low increase in 2021

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that benefits will increase by 1.3% in 2021 for the annual cost of living allowance (COLA). Obviously, social security benefits are essential for older Americans to maintain current in their household expenses. The historically low COLA...

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GBC Policy ON Coronavirus (COVID-19)
GBC Policy ON Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As the health and public safety concerns surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continue to increase, Gillman, Bruton & Capone, (“GBC”), is monitoring the situation closely. Our primary concern is the safety and well-being of our employees, family, community and clients....

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Gillman Bruton Capone Law Group Thanksgiving Food Drive
Gillman Bruton Capone Law Group Thanksgiving Food Drive

Through our firm’s Thanksgiving Food Drive, this year we are looking to give back to those in need within our New Jersey community...

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Gillman Bruton Capone Law Group Thanksgiving Food Drive
Gillman Bruton Capone Law Group Thanksgiving Food Drive

Food is a necessity that, at times, is taken for granted. Those with plenty should help those with little. Through our firm’s Thanksgiving Food Drive, this year we looked to give back to those in need within our New Jersey...

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New Jersey Bankruptcy Median Income
New Jersey Bankruptcy Median Income

BANKRUPTCY FAQ: MEDIAN INCOME FIGURES FOR NEW JERSEY BANKRUPTCY CASES EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2020 New Jersey median income changes effective November 1, 2020, will impact bankruptcy cases. The U.S. Trustee Program announced updated information on New Jersey median incomes. The...

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Social Security Benefits will have record low increase in 2021
Social Security Benefits will have record low increase in 2021

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that benefits will increase by 1.3% in 2021 for the annual cost of living allowance (COLA). Obviously, social security benefits are essential for older Americans to maintain current in their household expenses. The historically...

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Bankruptcy Law Changes Approved by House Committee
Bankruptcy Law Changes Approved by House Committee

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee has approved two (2) important potential changes to the Bankruptcy Code to protect consumers who are faced with overwhelming debt. STUDENT LOAN DEBT The Committee passed H.R. 2648, the Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019...

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Cover Your Assets: Asset Protection for New Jersey Business Owners
Cover Your Assets: Asset Protection for New Jersey Business Owners

Going into business for yourself is a risky endeavor. From investing in goods and services and hiring employees to simply carrying out the daily tasks related to your business, each step is fraught with risks. This is especially true given...

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Bankruptcy Courts Rule SBA Must Consider Bankrupt Applicants for Loans
Bankruptcy Courts Rule SBA Must Consider Bankrupt Applicants for Loans

Judge Cynthia C. Jackson of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida became the latest judge to rule that the Small Business Administration cannot reject an applicant for an emergency loan designed to aid employees of small...

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Impact of COVID-19 on Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Discharges
Impact of COVID-19 on Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Discharges

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected even the New Jersey Bankruptcy Court normal process of entering a discharge in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy case. We applaud the New Jersey Bankruptcy Court for taking prompt and reasonable steps to ensure the...

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