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Massachusetts bankruptcy filings fell in October 2011, which was the fourth straight month that we saw a

General Maritime Corp. voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reached agreements with key senior lenders for a financial restructuring that will allow the oil-tanker company’s operations to continue.

On November 9, 2011, facing an ongoing sewage debacle and claimed liabilities in excess of $4 billion, Jefferson County, Alabama, filed for bankruptcy protection under chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code.  Jefferson County’s chapter 9

Often people call me and ask me to help them deal with creditors calling to collect money. I always explain that handling collection calls is not legal work, and they will waste money paying attorneys to respond to collection calls....

Earlier, I offered up some advice that in a workout, you really can't

Plenty of my clients are worried about where they will live if they file for personal bankruptcy

Oftentimes folks wait until they've spent every last penny they have before contacting a lawyer regarding

The Treasury and the banking industry would like nothing better than to see more credit unions convert to taxpaying banks. This is hardly going to happen if CUs perceive the OCC as an inhospitable regulator of their mutual form.

November 16, 2011 Dear Insolvency Law Committee Constituency List members: The purpose of this eBulletin is to provide analysis concerning substantial amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (“FRBP”).

Sell your silver coins at the right price. To figure out what price that is, follow this method.

Looking for a great deal on Black Friday? Some things are worth facing the crowds and some aren't.

Mortgage rates benefit from European fear, and underwater homeowners will get refi relief.

Nevada and California had the highest foreclosure rates in October. See if your state made the list.

If an employee doesn't pay premiums for disability insurance, are benefits taxable?

The Fair Credit Reporting Act allows companies to buy your credit information for "business needs."