As discussed in a previous blog post, discharging student loans in a bankruptcy can be an arduous task. However, a recent Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit decision addressed private student loan discharge in its applicability and the legislative […]
On September 2, 2021, Governor Hochul signed a new Moratorium on COVID-19 related to Evictions and Foreclosures. “The pandemic has created unimaginable anxiety for families and business owners who have lost income and are struggling to pay the rent every […]
Immediate Past President of the Westchester County Bar Association, Wendy Marie Weathers, has shared in the WCBA Member Spotlight her challenges in forming Clair Gjertsen and Weathers PLLC, a law firm concentrating in the areas of foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, and […]
In Collaboration with the Westchester County Bar Association and Bronx Women’s Bar Association What role has COVID-19 played within the foreclosure context and what does one need to know in commencing or defending foreclosure actions? This CLE will review contractual […]
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) ordered a new moratorium on residential evictions through October 3, 2021. Despite the numerous issues the Supreme Court has with the previous moratorium, the CDC issued the new […]
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, New York Governor Cuomo signed into law the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020. The latest extension of the Eviction Moratorium put a stay on foreclosures and evictions until August 31, […]
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) ordered a new moratorium on residential evictions through October 3, 2021. This contradicts previous statements by the CDC that their previous moratorium, which was set to expire on […]
On August 3, 2021, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law Senate Bill S5785A, making theaffirmative allegation provision for high-cost loans and subprime home loans applicable to foreclosuresof residential mortgages covering one to four-family dwellings. Real Property Actions and ProceedingsLaw […]
Clair Gjertsen & Weathers PLLC is pleased to announce that partners Wendy Marie Weathers, Mary Aufrecht, and Erin K. Flynn will present “New York Foreclosure and Repossession Compliance” as a live webinar on August 31, 2021. They have been invited […]
You will be Assigned a Bankruptcy Trustee. This trustee will be assigned to oversee your filing. The bankruptcy trustee administers your estate, will examine your paperwork, financials, and petition, and will preside at the meeting of your creditors. Personal documents […]