On Wednesday, February 16, Karina Lucid, Founder and President of Lucid Law, will be presenting a webinar entitled Why is Business Credit So Important? Establishing and Repairing Credit for Your Business. The webinar will take place 10 to 11 a.m. If you want more information or register, please click here.This workshop, being hosted Central Jersey SCORE, will discuss techniques to [...]
In December, we held a Goal Setting program as part of our Fresh Start Workshop Series. I decided to plan it this way so our clients and friends can hit the ground running in 2022. I believe one without goals is aimlessly wondering. Therefore, it is a great time of year to figure out where you want to go. While [...]
In my ongoing series of technology and bankruptcy, today I am writing about Robinhood. For the unaware, Robinhood is a mobile app providing commission-free trades of stocks, exchange-traded funds, and cryptocurrencies. In other words, you can buy and sell securities on your cell phone and computer. Like most apps, Robinhood is convenient, easy to use, and inexpensive. However, there is [...]
On Thursday, October 21, Lucid Law is participating at the Somerset County Business Partnership's BizFest & Wellness Expo. The Expo is at TD Bank Ballpark, home of the Somerset Patriots, 1 Patriots Park in Bridgewater, New Jersey. It is being held from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. In addition, General Admission to this event is FREE! For more information, please [...]
Karina Lucid appeared in a New Jersey Law Journal article, 'Can't Erase These Images': The Legal Community Remembers 9/11. In the article, attorneys shared a range of stories about their personal September 11 experiences and the lasting memories. Accordingly, Lucid reflects on September 11 and its impact on her. Lucid was a newlywed and second-year law student at Seton Hall [...]
I have been writing about how technology can contribute to bankruptcy. In keeping with this theme, today I will address online gambling and bankruptcy. With the 2021 NFL season kicking off this week, it is a good time to discuss this topic. For example, the American Gaming Association estimates that a record 45.2 million Americans will bet on NFL [...]
A buzz is in the air about the Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2021. So much so, some realtors and financial companies are marketing it. These companies are touting that you can get $25,000 towards a new home and never have to pay it back. This sounds great, doesn’t it? Not so fast. Let’s look at the Act to determine [...]
This blog is my latest in my efforts to notify you about potential scams. Although this scam has been around for several years, it is still worth noting. The scam is directed at people who have already filed for bankruptcy. Basically, the scammer will call you posing as a bankruptcy lawyer - as fake bankruptcy attorneys. Further, the scammer will [...]
Amid this coronavirus pandemic, like everyone else, I am looking forward to better days ahead. Why? The answer is simple. I miss seeing people. While our office is open and we continue our clients’ work, remotely working with clients is not the same. I became a bankruptcy lawyer to help people. People call me when they are scared and unsure [...]
If you have decided that bankruptcy is the right choice for you, you may be worried about your family home. Even if you can’t afford the payments on your other debt, you may be able to keep your home. How is that possible? Clients can participate in the New Jersey Bankruptcy Court’s Loss Mitigation Program as a way to save [...]
