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Can a foreclosure prevent someone from being admitted to the bar association?

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TGK0360 asked:

More specifically, can a foreclosure and/or default on credit cards prevent an applicant from being approved?

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Did the final version of Foreclosure Act include the $7000 credit for the purchase of a foreclosed home?

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Stacey C asked:

I purchased a foreclosure in June 2008. I know the Foreclosure Prevention Act underwent many revisions. Does anyone know if the final version which the President is expected to sign still includes the provision for the $7000 tax credit for the purchase of owner occupied foreclosed homes? I am not a first time homebuyer.

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How to hold companies under bankruptcy protection accountable?

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pshao01 asked:

What prevents a company from borrowing a ton of money, spending it all, declaring bankruptcy, and never paying back its creditors?

Details: say the CEO gets a huge “salary” (this is actually borrowed money), buys himself a bunch of toys, then declares bankruptcy and never repays the money. What is the punishment for said CEO?

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