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

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Fifth Third Bank To Charge Highest Overdraft Fee In History

While the fast-as-a-tortoise federal regulators continue ‘looking into’ overdraft fees, banks continue to increase the dollar amounts associated with going below the $0 mark. Earlier in the month Fifth Third Bank announced that they will be raising

The Daily Docket: Saab Assets Sold

Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP/Getty Images Saab Automobile AB’s assets have been sold to electric-vehicle group National Electric Vehicle Sweden, Driver’s Seat reports. Eastman Kodak Co. is moving to put its massive stash of digital-imaging patents, which

Delaware Court Holds that Contract Remains “Executory” Notwithstanding Prepetition Breach

It is well known that section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code authorizes a debtor to assume or reject unexpired leases and executory contracts. Although the term “executory” is not defined in the Bankruptcy Code and different courts have adopted

'My Bank Made Me Fat': The Risk of the Mobile Coupon Play

Financial institutions and technology companies are working hard to bring location-based advertising to life, but research in psychology suggests those same offers may be draining a limited resource: our willpower.

What You May Not Know about Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy can sometimes be complicated but it can be even more challenging when you don’t understand the process clearly due to myths, misconceptions or false information that isn’t true. Chapter 7 bankruptcy may help you get the fresh start you’re

Bankruptcy's Living History

The American College of Bankruptcy (ACB) in cooperation with the Biddle Law Library at the University of Pennsylvania has made available a great and often overlooked resource for scholars who prefer to study "law on the ground" instead of just the

Majority Support for a Proposal on Political Contributions

Being an election year, it’s no surprise that the most prolific type of shareholder proposal this season asked for disclosure and oversight of political contributions and lobbying expenses. ISS reports that over 100 such proposals were filed. The

Majority Support for a Proposal on Political Contributions

Being an election year, it’s no surprise that the most prolific type of shareholder proposal this season asked for disclosure and oversight of political contributions and lobbying expenses. ISS reports that over 100 such proposals were filed. The

Mundelein Bankruptcy Lawyer On The Meeting Of Creditors

According to Mundelein bankruptcy lawyer David Siegel, the meeting of creditors is a meeting between the trustee, the debtor that has filed the bankruptcy case and any creditors that decide to show up for this meeting. At this meeting the debtor will

Round Lake Beach Bankruptcy Lawyer Handles Chapter 13

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer David Siegel states that Chapter 13 allows a person to reorganize their debts and pay back creditors on a monthly payment plan for a period of 3 to 5 years. During the Chapter 13 repayment plan, the person is protected by

Can Foreclosure Be Stalled By Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Should you file Chapter 7 bankruptcy if you want to stall a foreclosure? Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy can stall a foreclosure and it may give someone additional time for someone to stay in their home but there is no way to say how long. So the

Looking to invest in distressed debt? Consider three magic words: “exploring strategic alternatives.”

Looking to invest in distressed debt? Consider three magic words: “exploring strategic alternatives.” Readers have been asking with increasing frequency that we begin to cover distressed debt investing basics. This is the first in what will be a

Should You Reaffirm a Mortgage in Bankruptcy?

Written by Craig D. Robins, Esq. Reaffirming a debt in bankruptcy means that you continue to be obligated on the debt as if you hadn’t sought bankruptcy protection. Debtors sometimes reaffirm their car loans because there are special bankruptcy code

Autopsy of a Debt Settlement

We understand debt problems very well, and we know how to fix them.Our firm has become a Los Angeles icon, famous for providing a safe harbor to people in debt trouble for more than 30 years. Each partner at Bayer, Wishman & Leotta has been doing

OCC Lacks Resources to Spot Problems Like JPMorgan's

It's too easy to blame the agency. With a job as complex as the FAA's, but less than a tenth of the staff, the OCC for practical and philosophical reasons relies on banks to manage and monitor risk.

Bankruptcy for our Military

Since we practice law in El Paso, Texas, home of Ft. Bliss, one of the largest military bases in the USA, we represent many Officers and Enlisted Soldiers. We see lots of prospective clients who are currently in the military and have moved to El Paso

Today in Bankruptcy – 6-12-2012

Bringing you the most up-to-date news, tips and blogs throughout the web. Here’s your Bankruptcy Update for June 12, 2012. Bankruptcy Judges Can’t Hear Madoff Suits, Defendants Say Akerson Admits GM Bankruptcy Not Well Thought Out Philadelphia

Idaho Lawmaker Phil Hart Files for Bankruptcy

Republican lawmaker Phil Hart filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection in federal court this week. His filing comes just weeks after losing his GOP primary to challenger Ed Morse for the District 2 seat. Documents submitted to the court related to

Buyers Beware in Delaware—Transferred Claims Remain Subject to Disallowance Under Section 502(d)

The recent decision by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in KB Toys serves as a reminder for the unwary that claims trading is not a game and sends a message to the claims trading community: Buy at your own risk. The

The Daily Docket: LightSquared Reaches Loan Deal

LightSquared on Monday said it has reached an agreement in principle on a bankruptcy loan from a group of its lenders, as the wireless satellite company’s fight with another group of lenders over whether it can use the cash secured by the loans