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Bankruptcy Fraudster Finally Headed for Jail

Bankruptcy fraud is a serious crime, as the story of Brent Farris illustrates.  According to the Kansas City Star, St.

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Second Circuit Affords Safe Harbor Protections to Redemption of Commercial Paper

The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently decided, as an issue of first impression, whether section 546(e) of the Bankruptcy Code, which shields “settlement payments” from avoidance actions in bankruptcy, extends to an issuer’s redempti

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee Responsibilities and Remuneration

The U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee is meeting this morning to hear testimony regarding increasing compensation for Bankruptcy Trustees. According to testimony by Robert C.

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When Bankruptcy Benefits Criminals? Comparing O.J. And Casey.

After reading and considering my posts regarding legal issues in a Casey Anthony bankruptcy, an attorney sent me an email asking why O.J. did not file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. He asks why would bankruptcy work for Casey if it did...

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Same-sex marriage, real estate and bankruptcy

Here at Shenwick & Associates, we have been following last month's passage by the New York Legislature and signing into law by Governor Cuomo of the Marriage Equality Act

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The Daily Docket: U.K. Court Dismisses Lehman Appeal

Britain’s Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal by units of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.

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