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Recent data from the United States Courts, published on April 25, 2024, reveals a significant 16 percent increase in bankruptcy filings over the 12-month period ending March 31, 2024. This rise in filings indicates a growing number of Americans are facing financial challenges that require legal intervention.

If you’re considering reaching out to a bankruptcy attorney or pondering over the decision of filing for bankruptcy, you’re likely navigating through a tumultuous financial landscape. The thought of impacting your credit score further may seem daunting, ...

I have had a number of cases where security clearance applicants, prior to them ever getting to me, have completed their SF 86 and have either lied, misstated, fibbed or obfuscated with the truth on their SF 86 answer. The problem with that is that if the government ever denies a clearance based upon issues like these, a security clearance applicant very well may never get a clearance in the future.

Bond, Botes and Woods, P.C. welcomes Merideth Drummond as a shareholder in the firm. Merideth is a 1993 graduate of Smith College with a Bachelor’s Arts degree in Government. She earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Mississippi College School of Law in 1998.

The decision to file for bankruptcy is often fraught with anxiety and financial uncertainty. Yet, it can provide a fresh start for those overwhelmed by debt. One of the practical concerns about bankruptcy is the cost involved in filing. Interestingly, your annual tax refund, an often-overlooked asset, can be a strategic resource in this process.

Perry Littlefield received his undergraduate degree in History and Archeology from the University of Mississippi and his Master of Arts degree in Bible Languages (Hebrew and Greek) from the Oxford Baptist Institute. He received his law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law in May 2015.

By Bradford W. Botes

According to Google Trends, searches for “Give Back My Car” and “Voluntary Repossession” have doubled in the last 6 months. This after hitting a low point since the pandemic. There could be many reasons for this, inflation costs surrounding food and housing, overpricing cars when the dealer inventories were low in 2021 & 2022, or being tremendously upside down (owing much more than the car is worth).

The holiday season is a time of joy, festivities, and unfortunately, financial stress for many. As we dive into the season of giving, it’s crucial to approach it with a well-thought-out budget to avoid potential financial pitfalls.

The basis for issuing a security clearance in our country is predicated on full, open disclosure and detailed vetting. With that said, I always advise security clearance applicants that, if the government discovers that you have lied or made a misstatement or misrepresentation on the SF 86 form (previously completed through the e-Qip system and soon through the NBIS eApp portal), it is highly unlikely that you will EVER qualify for a security clearance in the future.