Bankruptcy Law 
Harrisburg bankruptcy debate rises as expiration date for state law nears – PennLive.com
A majority of Harrisburg’s City Council is convinced that bankruptcy is the only viable debt resolution the city has left. Harrisburg’s state-sponsored debt-recovery plan almost guarantees the city will be saddled with leftover incinerator …
Lakeland, FL Attorney Keith Merritt to Lecture on Bankruptcy and Consumer Rights: "Bankruptcy Basics & Your Rights as a Debtor" – 24-7PressRelease.com
as well as alternatives to bankruptcy. Mr. Merritt will also discuss the Federal Debt Collection and Practices Act (FDCPA). “This law was passed to protect consumers from unscrupulous debt collectors,” says Mr. Merritt. “Many people in debt don’t know that … Continue reading
The Trouble With Bankruptcy Lawyers – New York Times
Even in the economic downturn, bankruptcy lawyers have been shielded from the market and client pressures that have forced lawyers in other specialties to cut their fees. Federal law gives payment of lawyers’ fees priority over debt in a …
Judge plans written opinion in Tribune Co. restructuring – The News & Observer
At that time, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Carey suggested … Noting that he had heard more than 100 law firms are involved in defending against the pending litigation, PHONES attorney Robert Stark of Brown Rudnick said before the judge …
Seniors struggle under increasing debt load – INFORUM
In general, the median age of people filing for bankruptcy has risen, to age 43 in 2007 from 36.5 in 1991, according to research published last year by John A. E. Pottow, a law professor at the University of Michigan. … Continue reading
Judge in Tribune Co. bankruptcy case holds off ruling on restructuring plan – Chicago Tribune
The judge inTribune Co.’s bankruptcy case said at a confirmation hearing Friday … Noting that he had heard more than 100 law firms are involved in defending against the pending litigation, PHONES attorney Robert Stark of Brown Rudnick said …
Slur-spewing Hastings lawyer must pay fine, but gets easier payments – Pioneer Press
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Nancy Dreher’s order … She also told the judge that her estimated business income from her law office, Westview Legal Clinic, in Hastings, was $42,000 last year. Nett also listed her monthly expenses and debt, including …
Coyotes step closer to having owner – ESPN
We hope the council will heed the judge’s warning, comply with the law, and give the public sufficient time … a cloud of uncertainty since Jerry Moyes took the team into bankruptcy three years ago. Despite being run by the … Continue reading
RI eyeing liability in Schilling firm bankruptcy – MyFox Phoenix
The bankruptcy filings show that former 38 Studios employees are … Poll: Obama more trusted on terrorism, Romney on economy Poll: Obama more trusted on terrorism, Romney on economy Law enforcement and hospital officials are holding a news conference …
Is Bankruptcy Right For You? Read This Advice! – 1UP.COM
Brush up on the latest bankruptcy regulations before you decide whether or not to file. These kinds of laws are constantly changing and it is important that you are aware of these changes, so that you can learn how to … Continue reading
