Bankruptcy Law

United States: Chapter 9 – California And Federal Bankruptcy Law Relative Bargaining Position – Mondaq

On June 28, 2012, Stockton, California became the most recent municipality to file for bankruptcy under chapter 9, after having concluded a mandatory mediation process with its creditors. See, In re City of Stockton, California, Case No. 12-32118 (Bankr.

Patriot Coal files for bankruptcy protection – YAHOO!

Patriot hired Davis Polk & Wardwell as its law firm. The case is In re: Patriot Coal Corp, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, No. 12-12900. (Reporting by Caroline Humer and Matt Daily; Additional reporting by Jonathan Stempel … Continue reading

Dems attack Mourdock on Chrysler bankruptcy fight – Oregonian

Mourdock was state treasurer when Chrysler filed for bankruptcy. Democratic Party Chairman Dan Parker … saying only $2.05 million was spent on the case after the law firm, White and Case, agreed to reduce its costs. Both campaigns are entering … Continue reading

Dewey calls meeting with ex-partners to talk settlement – msnbc.com

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bankrupt law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf will present some of its former … Al Togut, the lawyer leading Dewey through bankruptcy, said at a court hearing on Monday that the firm will offer dollar figures for … Continue reading

Patriot Coal Files for Bankruptcy Reorganization – ABC News

Patriot Coal Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday as it deals with … The company said it was working with The Blackstone Group and the law firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell to secure more financing. Shares … Continue reading

Patriot Coal Files for Bankruptcy Protection – New York Times

Patriot Coal filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday … In May, Patriot disclosed that it had hired the Blackstone Group and the law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell to provide advice on refinancing its credit facilities. It also announced having … Continue reading

Pennsylvania lawmakers, Harrisburg officials debate bankruptcy prohibition for cash-strapped cities – PennLive.com

And Corbett did little to explain why he supported it shortly after signing the legislation into law. The bill prevents Harrisburg and other cash-strapped third-class cities from filing for bankruptcy protection until Nov. 30. Rep. Glen Grell …

Dems bank on Mourdock Chrysler fight in race – Oregonian

Mourdock spokesman Chris Conner says Mourdock fought the Chrysler bankruptcy to help Indiana public employees … questions about a pending vote to repeal the federal health care law. Donnelly voted for the health care law.

Pennsylvania lawmakers, Harrisburg officials debate bankruptcy prohibition, Senate Bill 1263, for cash-strapped cities – PennLive.com

And Corbett did little to explain why he supported it shortly after signing the legislation into law. The bill prevents Harrisburg and other cash-strapped third-class cities from filing for bankruptcy protection until Nov. 30. Rep. Glen Grell …

New York Bankruptcy Attorney, Jeffrey B. Peltz, Helps Consumers Take Charge of Their Mortgages – PR-USA.net

Aside from providing bankruptcy filing help, he also specializes in different fields of the law including family law, immigration and real estate. Atty. Peltz maintains two offices in New York City – one at 26 Court Street, Ste 2707 Brooklyn … Continue reading