Bankruptcy Law

Latest Issue in Massachusetts Senate Race: Elizabeth Warren’s Native American Roots – Wall Street Journal

Mr. Fried, who was the U.S. solicitor general under President Ronald Reagan, said that the law school was seeking an expert in bankruptcy and commercial law and that Ms. Warren –  who previously taught at the University of Texas and … Continue reading

Bankruptcy’s Silver Lining – Integrity Law Group Releases Vital Information for Debtors Considering Bankruptcy – YAHOO!

Bankruptcy specialists, Integrity Law Group, offers incredible service for people who are considering filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Under the proper set of circumstances, filing can have positive consequences for the debtor, the lenders and the …

AAOIFI issues 7 sharia standards for Islamic finance – Reuters

The seven new standards, which help scholars decide whether financial activities and products conform with sharia law, address issues including financial rights, bankruptcy, capital protection, entrusting money to an agent for investment …

Bankruptcy Laws Changed in 2005 – How can these changes effect your credit? – Patch

In 2005, after eight years of intense lobbying, the country’s banks and credit card companies, along with their industry trade representatives, finally saw a piece of legislation dear to their hearts signed into law by President George W.

As April ends, fees submitted go over $43 million – Dallas Morning News (blog)

There’s an end-of-month rush to file monthly fee statements from the various law firms, management consultants, financial advisors and the like, and we’ve got a late afternoon total of more than $43 million in fees submitted since AMR’s bankruptcy case … Continue reading

Law firm Dewey dumps executive – Orlando Sentinel

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Embattled law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf said on Sunday it removed … Dewey, saddled by high debt, has been considering filing bankruptcy as a vehicle to merge with or be acquired by one or more firms. … Continue reading

GE Sues Two Advertising Companies Over Internet Patents – Bloomberg

The law firm does have something to sell — groups of strong practices, he said. Dewey’s most profitable practices include bankruptcy, corporate law, litigation and public policy, the firm has said. The plan remains uncertain because firms …

Student loans are the next ‘debt bomb’ – Buffalo News

During a massive overhaul of the bankruptcy laws in 2005, lenders succeeded in making private student loans as difficult to discharge through bankruptcy as are federal student loans, which are backed by the U.S. government. Compared to private …

Kodak judge approves extra payments to employees – Reuters

In court papers she cited concerns the company had not adequately shown that none of the participants in the plan could be considered ‘insiders’ under bankruptcy law. Kodak said it needed to make the payments to keep employees from leaving.

Kodak judge approves extra payments to employees – msnbc.com

In court papers she cited concerns the company had not adequately shown that none of the participants in the plan could be considered ‘insiders’ under bankruptcy law. Kodak said it needed to make the payments to keep employees from leaving. … Continue reading