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Insolvency Service “reframes” view of creditor – IPs can apply their discretion (UK)

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SEC Announces Open Meeting Related to Rules on Conflict Minerals, Resource Extractions and General Solicitation

The SEC announced today that it will hold an open meeting on Wednesday, August 22nd at 10:00am to discuss whether to: adopt rules regarding disclosure and reporting obligations with respect to the use of conflict minerals, as required under Dodd

SEC Announces Open Meeting Related to Rules on Conflict Minerals, Resource Extractions and General Solicitation

The SEC announced today that it will hold an open meeting on Wednesday, August 22nd at 10:00am to discuss whether to: adopt rules regarding disclosure and reporting obligations with respect to the use of conflict minerals, as required under Dodd

Continued Debate on the Role of Proxy Advisory Firms

Although proxy season has largely ended for most companies, the debate over the influence of proxy advisory firms, and whether containment is needed, continues. A recent study by Tapestry Network commissioned by the Investor Responsibility Research

Continued Debate on the Role of Proxy Advisory Firms

Although proxy season has largely ended for most companies, the debate over the influence of proxy advisory firms, and whether containment is needed, continues. A recent study by Tapestry Network commissioned by the Investor Responsibility Research

Equitable Tolling and Fraudulent Transfers - The Clock Stops at Two Years

Industrial Enterprises of America, Inc. v. Burtis (In re Pitt Penn Holding Co., Inc.), Case No. 09-11475 (BLS) (Jointly Administered), Adv. No. 11-51868 (BLS) (January 24, 2012) (J. Shannon) Victoria A.Guilfoyle In this decision, the U.S. Bankruptcy

Equitable Tolling and Fraudulent Transfers - The Clock Stops at Two Years

Industrial Enterprises of America, Inc. v. Burtis (In re Pitt Penn Holding Co., Inc.), Case No. 09-11475 (BLS) (Jointly Administered), Adv. No. 11-51868 (BLS) (January 24, 2012) (J. Shannon) Victoria A.Guilfoyle In this decision, the U.S. Bankruptcy

The Daily Docket: Lehman Sells Aurora Bank

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. said Friday it has sold its Aurora Bank FSB subsidiary, a move that should help funnel some $1.5 billion into the pockets of Lehman’s creditors. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article via The Wall Street Journal. A

Never Mind the Doomsayers. Small Banks Are a Sleeping Giant

Historically low interest rates and weak loan demand have masked the long-term profit potential of core deposits. When (not if) the cycle turns, community banks' earnings power will reappear.

Do I Include Creditors That Have A Zero Balance When Filing Bankruptcy?

When you file for bankruptcy you are required to submit a list of creditors you want to include in the filing. In many cases, it’s up to the debtor whether or not to add a creditor with a zero balance. It’s not out of the ordinary to have a credit

Baltimore Sun: Bankruptcy Petition Preparers Overstepping Bounds

Many debtors see the bankruptcy process as little more than the daunting task of filling out standard but exhaustive (and exhausting) forms. Maryland ranks 9th in the US for bankruptcy filers who want to do it themselves. Some turn to the very low

SEC Announces Open Meeting Related to Rules on Conflict Minerals, Resource Extractions and General Solicitation

The SEC announced today that it will hold an open meeting on Wednesday, August 22nd at 10:00am to discuss whether to: adopt rules regarding disclosure and reporting obligations with respect to the use of conflict minerals, as required under Dodd

SEC Announces Open Meeting Related to Rules on Conflict Minerals, Resource Extractions and General Solicitation

The SEC announced today that it will hold an open meeting on Wednesday, August 22nd at 10:00am to discuss whether to: adopt rules regarding disclosure and reporting obligations with respect to the use of conflict minerals, as required under Dodd

Continued Debate on the Role of Proxy Advisory Firms

Although proxy season has largely ended for most companies, the debate over the influence of proxy advisory firms, and whether containment is needed, continues. A recent study by Tapestry Network commissioned by the Investor Responsibility Research

Continued Debate on the Role of Proxy Advisory Firms

Although proxy season has largely ended for most companies, the debate over the influence of proxy advisory firms, and whether containment is needed, continues. A recent study by Tapestry Network commissioned by the Investor Responsibility Research

Rules for Cold-Calling Prospective Bankruptcy Attorneys

Inspired by a Popehat post regarding cold-calling attorneys in general, I decided to rant a bit about cold-calling bankruptcy attorneys, and in particular the persistent requests I get to (1) answer “general” bankruptcy questions “real quick” on the

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Works in Topeka

Plan completion rates far higher than the national average show chapter 13 bankruptcy works in Topeka, Kansas. Debtors are receiving discharges and successfully adjusting their debts more often than not in this midwestern division. “ Topeka’s Chapter

How to Get Bankruptcy Docket Information Without a Computer

Bankruptcy courts across the country have implemented a new automated telephone system for providing free basic case information to callers called McVCIS (Multi-Court Voice Case Information System). McVCIS 1-866-222-8029 The public may call 1-866-222

Beware Fake Debt Collectors Using the Phone to Demand Payment for Phony Debts

ABC News has recently run several stories about fake debt collectors from India posing as police officers to collect phony debts from vulnerable Americans. The ABC video, which you can view by clicking on the link, contains audio recordings of

The New Cramdown

For the past couple of years, I've been thinking that cramdown is dead as a policy solution. But I was thinking about cramdown as requiring legislation. It doesn't. We could start doing it tomorrow. Under current bankruptcy law, a Chapter 13 plan may

A Brief History of Bankruptcy Legislature and Reform Through 2005

Most of us have heard of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. This Act was both recent and had a major impact on bankruptcy laws as we knew them. However, there is quite a bit of important legislature that led us to