Zombie Mortgages
Although the recession of the late 2000s is long over, the effects continue to be a problem for some homeowners… Read More »
Author Archives: Josh
Massachusetts Homestead Exemption Increased to $1 Million
The Massachusetts Legislature has increased the amount of the homestead exemption from $500,000 to $1,000,000. On August 6, 2024, the… Read More »
Josh Burnett was on the News (again).
Earlier this year, Josh Burnett appeared on NBC 10 Boston to provide commentary about a contentious bankruptcy case filed by… Read More »
Undisclosed Assets Not a Basis to Reopen a Chapter 13 Case
In a recent decision, the Massachusetts Bankruptcy Court denied a Chapter 13 Trustee’s motion to convert to Chapter 7 several… Read More »
Be careful what you disclose… or don’t disclose.
In an unusual Massachusetts Appeals Court case involving a bankruptcy case filed by one of the litigants, the Appeals Court… Read More »
Josh Burnett was on the news!
Josh Burnett had the opportunity to provide some commentary for NBC Boston in connection with a contentious Massachusetts bankruptcy case.… Read More »
Avoiding a Foreclosure Sale in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts recently issued an opinion in an appeal from the Bankruptcy Court… Read More »
Statutes of Limitations for Liens in Massachusetts
A lien on real estate can be a useful tool for a property owner to, perhaps, facilitate the purchase or… Read More »
COVID Shutdown was NOT “Frustration of Purposes” in a Commercial Lease
The COVID shutdown was devastating for many businesses, especially those that relied on foot traffic or provided up-close and personal… Read More »
The Defendant (or Plaintiff) should pay your Legal Fees! [Part 2]
We previously posted about the topic of a successful litigant’s right to be compensated for legal fees and the cost… Read More »
