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

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The Broke and the Beautiful: Oscars Edition

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, Central Falls, R.I., native Viola Davis gets an Oscar nom, and a photographer’s estate is looking to approve a deal with Marilyn Monroe’s. Also this week, the owners of the New York Mets want a judge to toss

Mixed Signals on the Future of Say on Pay Litigation

The Oregon district court provided a ray of hope for companies fearing the possibility of shareholder say on pay litigation when it handed down its January 11, 2012 decision granting Umpqua’s motion to dismiss a shareholder derivative suit alleging

Mixed Signals on the Future of Say on Pay Litigation

The Oregon district court provided a ray of hope for companies fearing the possibility of shareholder say on pay litigation when it handed down its January 11, 2012 decision granting Umpqua’s motion to dismiss a shareholder derivative suit alleging

0201-2012: TMA NY Networking Event

Join Turnaround Management Association NY NextGen for a networking event featuring an address by Andrea R. Nierenberg on Networking Tips New York, New York Wednesday, February 1, 2012 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST Connolly’s Pub & Restaurant 121 West 45th

Zoo: Feeding the Giraffes

Feeding the Masai giraffes at the San Diego Zoo. In all of my many trips to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, one thing I had yet to do was feed the giraffes. I had always intended on it, but it just never seemed to materialize. Last weekend, I

Bankruptcy's Effect Upon Government Security Clearance And Job

People working for the U.S. government in sensitive positions are frequently concerned that filing bankruptcy will jeopardize their government security clearance. I have not heard from any of my own bankruptcy clients that their bankruptcy caused

Start Fresh Today and LegalPRO Systems, Inc. form Strategic Partnership to Deliver Credit Counseling and Debtor Education Courses

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact Stephanie Tolley Start Fresh Today (954) 377-9368 phone stolley@startfreshtoday.com Start Fresh Today® and LegalPRO Systems, Inc. form Strategic Partnership to Deliver Credit Counseling and Debtor Education

The Five Biggest Myths About Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

It seems like everyone has an opinion about Chapter 7 bankruptcy – and they’re all too willing to share it with you. From gut-wrenching assertions that you’ll lose your house to fear-inducing statements about the black mark it will leave on your

The Daily Docket: Hostess Seeks to Reject Collective-Bargaining Agreements

Hostess Brands Inc. is seeking court permission to reject the 296 collective-bargaining agreements that cover the majority of its 19,000 employees, saying it simply can’t survive in the marketplace without significant changes to its labor obligations

Dead or Alive – Liquidation or Restructuring under the Hungarian Insolvency Law?

As a result of past low financing costs, over-leveraging of businesses, excessive securitization activity and relaxed lending standards, as well as the current scarcity of new financing, the level of bad debts in Hungary has been growing. These

Mixed Signals on the Future of Say on Pay Litigation

The Oregon district court provided a ray of hope for companies fearing the possibility of shareholder say on pay litigation when it handed down its January 11, 2012 decision granting Umpqua’s motion to dismiss a shareholder derivative suit alleging

Mixed Signals on the Future of Say on Pay Litigation

The Oregon district court provided a ray of hope for companies fearing the possibility of shareholder say on pay litigation when it handed down its January 11, 2012 decision granting Umpqua’s motion to dismiss a shareholder derivative suit alleging

Massachusetts Payday Loans and Bankruptcy

Many folks come to us to discharge their debts in Massachusetts bankruptcy and get a fresh start. Often we see payday loans on their credit report. Massachusetts has very strict laws regarding payday loans. There are no actual payday lenders in

How Bankruptcy Works

About 39% of all Chapter 7 cases filed without a lawyer end in failure, (even for those who use self-help services from a bankruptcy petition preparer). Leon Bayer and Jeffrey Wishman of the Los Angeles bankruptcy firm Bayer, Wishman & Leotta, are

Wells Fargo Started Out as a Stagecoach

Most mornings, we at DailyDAC listen to CNBC. It sets a nice mood. This morning, a guest mentioned that Wells Fargo began its existence as a stagecoach. The guest’s point was that businesses need to- and can- adapt over time in order to survive, but

Last Chance!

The Weil 2012 Restructuring Outlook Survey closes at the end of the day today. We will report the results in the Blog on Tuesday, January 31. Click here to take the survey.

Spend less on your romantic Valentine's getaway

Don't tell your beloved you booked a romantic trip on the cheap. That's our little secret.

Establish credit by co-signing a car loan?

If you have no credit, co-signing a car loan with someone who does can help, but it's risky.

2012 candidates' net worth: Ron Paul

Check out the net worth of 2012 presidential candidate Ron Paul, and see how he makes his money.

2012 candidates' net worth: Barack Obama

Check out the net worth of 2012 presidential candidate Barack Obama.