Ron Sykstus's blog

In a somewhat surprising opinion issued in early July, the United States Supreme Court ruled that certain protections under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) extend to those who owe government debts, such as federal student loans. Previously, while the TCPA prohibited most telemarketers and debt collectors from placing auto-dialed calls to cell phones, there was an exception for those collecting debts on behalf of the government. 

By Ronald C. Sykstus, 256-713-0221, rsykstus@bondnbotes.com

As a veteran myself, I have been handling VA disability claims for my clients with the VA for several years on behalf of veterans.  Unfortunately, many of my veteran clients suffer from hearing loss and/or tinnitus, which is a constant or periodic ringing in one or both ears.

I have written previously on the Top Ten security clearance issues and problems that I see in my law practice.  It gets a lot of views at our web site so I thought I would come up with a Top Ten list as it relates to VA disability claims filed by military veterans.   

The answer to this question, like most things in life, is maybe.  This is how I usually see this particular situation arise in my law practice:  Someone has held a public trust or secret clearance for a number of years.

Bond & Botes and our team of lawyers have helped people across Alabama and Mississippi take care of their financial concerns for over 30 years. Over recent days, as federal and local governments began responding to the recent coronavirus outbreak, we knew right away that there would be tough financial times ahead for people across the nation. Some are already facing unexpected layoffs, and others are trying to figure out how they will manage childcare if their current care closes down in response to the virus. 

For the last couple of years, we have heard about the concept of “HQ2,” notably with Amazon.  There was a frenzy of competition for Amazon to locate its second headquarters in towns and cities throughout the country.  Now, things are settling down with the work for Amazon’s main HQ2 located in Arlington, Virginia.

If you're concerned about how to rebuild credit after bankruptcy, you are far from alone. This is a question we hear often, both from people considering bankruptcy and from people who have already filed for bankruptcy and are now looking to build better financial futures. Fortunately, it is very possible to rebuild your credit history and raise your credit score, often within one to two years after bankruptcy.