Archive for December, 2011

Your Business Should Know

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1. What is the Office of Foreign Assets Control? The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) operates within the U.S. Department of the Treasury. OFAC administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on U.S. foreign policy and national security goals against targeted foreign countries and regimes, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, those engaged in activities [...]

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Do you need a lawyer for bankruptcy?

Do you need a lawyer for Bankruptcy?

Should you consult a lawyer before discussing debt and credit issues with a bankruptcy trustee? A common misconception is that a bankruptcy trustee works for the creditors. A bankruptcy trustee does not work for the creditors, but he also does not “work” for the debtor or bankrupt person. A bankruptcy trustee in Ontario is appointed by the [...]

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