Bankruptcy Law 
LAWYERS: In America, Even Bankruptcy Comes At A Price – The Business Insider
It can be a very complicated procedure for people who are coming into it for the very first time.” Under the revised bankruptcy law, dismissals can also haunt debtors by affecting the automatic stay provision. An automatic stay is an … Continue reading
RPT-MF Global clients bash fat fees, seek quick wind-down – Reuters
Under bankruptcy law, administrative fees are paid ahead of other creditor claims, so Freeh’s mounting bills are siphoning money from creditors, said Koutoulas, a Chicago fund manager who had $55 million tied up in MF Global on behalf of his … Continue reading
Dewey Moves Closer to Bankruptcy Filing – Wall Street Journal
New York law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP is readying a possible bankruptcy-protection filing for sometime in the next several weeks, said people familiar with the matter, a move that would initiate official liquidation of the beleaguered institution.
Dewey & LeBoeuf Readies Bankruptcy Filing – Wall Street Journal
New York law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP is readying a possible bankruptcy-protection filing for sometime in the next several weeks, said people familiar with the matter, a move that would initiate official liquidation of the beleaguered institution.
Don’t tweak bankruptcy bill – Record
Stockton is the beta site for a state law aimed at avoiding bankruptcy. Nobody knows if the law, AB506, will work, but city officials and city creditors are behind closed doors giving it a try. The aim is to get … Continue reading
Watchdog Asks Judge to Uproot Pot Grower’s Bankruptcy – Wall Street Journal
The feds are burned out with a medical marijuana grower that it suspects isn’t quite taking its bankruptcy case seriously. A federal court watchdog wants a judge to dismiss the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Denver-based CGO Enterprise LLC …
Jefferson County Can’t Pay GO Bonds Without New Tax, Lawyer Says – Bloomberg
Spiotto, a bankruptcy attorney with the law firm of Chapman & Cutler LLP, has studied the history of municipal bond defaults. He said he cannot identify any large municipalities that haven’t fully repaid the principal on their debt since the … Continue reading
Watchdog Asks To Stub Pot Grower’s Bankruptcy – Wall Street Journal
U.S. trustee Richard Wieland, who patrols bankruptcy cases for the Justice Department … a Chapter 7 trustee cannot administer such assets in a manner that is consistent with law and public policy,” he said. CGO Enterprise itself hasn …
Florida Attorneys of Mara & Mara, P.A. Improve Website to Further Assist Clients in Bankruptcy, Family Law and Business Law – YAHOO!
The Daytona Beach law firm of Mara & Mara, P.A. launches an improved website to make it easier than ever to connect with an experienced bankruptcy, family or business lawyer or get answers to basic legal questions. The Ormond Beach, … Continue reading
Banks Law Office Represents Meridian Mortgage Investors In "Clawback" Claims Brought By Trustee, Mark Calvert – Seattle Post Intelligencer
Banks Law Office is defending him against that claim (US Bankruptcy Court 10-17952). According to the Seattle Times, 182 investors received that letter. Investors should not agree to make any payment until they have consulted with a professional who can … Continue reading
