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

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Faulty Appraisals Kill Banks

Are appraisals accurate enough to impose death sentences on banks when there is such confusion in value terminology, assumptions and interagency appraisal guidance? Recent evidence from the commercial mortgage-backed security market suggests not.

Madoff Son Must Face Suit in Bankruptcy Court

"Bernard Madoff’s son Andrew must submit to a bankruptcy judge’s decision to permit a $198 million lawsuit to go forward because he sought that court’s protection when he filed a claim against his father’s estate, a federal judge said. U.S....

MF Global - Attending the Meeting of Creditors and Clients in London on January 9, 2012

A meeting of creditors and clients of MF Global UK Limited will be held in London on January 9, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., with registration commencing at 9:30 a.m. Attendance at the meeting is restricted. If your/your clients' rights are affected, you may

Your Bankruptcy Attorney And You – There Is No I In Team

Your Bankruptcy Attorney and you are a team, no doubt about it. So, please choose your bankruptcy attorney wisely because you are going to be spending quite a bit of time with him or her and their staff. Since the new bankruptcy law took effect in

Understanding Wage Assignments In Bankruptcy

Increasing collections costs is prompting some creditors to turn to voluntary wage assignments. A wage assignment is basically an agreement that allows the creditor to deduct from a debtor’s wages any amount owed to them. This is most often used by

Anna Nicole Smith, the Constitution, and Bankruptcy

To all law profs out there who plan to attend next week's Association of American Law Schools annual meeting, be sure not to miss the Creditors' and Debtors' Rights section program Saturday morning at 8:30. The theme of the program: "Marathon at 30

Can I Avoid Foreclosure Without Filing Bankruptcy?

While some homeowners understand that bankruptcy is the best option to avoid foreclosure and discharge other debts, other homeowners are not sure if it’s their best option. While there are some ways that a homeowner can avoid foreclosure without

Three Big New Year Resolutions for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed

Tis the time for resolutions. As an attorney specializing in the financial woes of small businesses and the self-employed in DC, VA and MD and drawing from my 22 years of experience, here are three tips to consider as you draw up your list for 2012

Year End Grab Bag: Change & 3+ Years of TT4L Point to . . . Change

A friend once comforted and challenged me with these words: "Change is our FRIEND." The words of wisdom were offered up to me as I wrapped up a 90 minute program for first, second and third grade kids . 140 of them were sitting in chairs, looking at

Year End Grab Bag: Change & 3+ Years of TT4L Point to . . . Change

A friend once comforted and challenged me with these words: "Change is our FRIEND." The words of wisdom were offered up to me as I wrapped up a 90 minute program for first, second and third grade kids . 140 of them were sitting in chairs, looking at

The Business Debt Loophole to the Bankruptcy Means Test

Written by Craig D. Robins, Esq. Some Debtors Who Have Primarily Business Debts Can Avoid Having to Do the Bankruptcy Means Test The means test, which turned six-years old last month, was intended by Congress to create an objective standard for

Regulators Drop the Ball on CRA's Original Purpose

It's become a tool for enforcing the Fair Housing and Equal Credit Opportunity Acts, but regulators haven't provided a framework for banks to carry out the actual intent of the CRA - prudently serving community credit needs.

Third Circuit Upholds Professional Responsibility in Age of Technology

Print Page A landmark case involving ethics and technology has reached its conclusion with an opinion from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals that an attorney cannot blindly rely on information provided by an automated system, especially when the

9 ways to keep your New Year's resolutions

Before your financial resolutions fall by the wayside, try these tips.

Should I break up with my bad bank?

It's splitsville with a bank if you're unhappy. You won't snag a loan by supporting a bad bank.

Claiming tax loss on a rental property

The passive activity loss rules from the IRS will dictate rental deductions.

9 fun and funky vacation hotel stays

Tired of the usual chain hotels? You'll be way off the beaten path in these lodgings.

Mortgage rates barely budge in record-low year

2011 offered the lowest mortgage rates in the 26-year history of Bankrate's weekly survey.

How to Improve Service After Bank Transfer Day

What BTD did was shine a bright light on two stark facts: the economic downturn has left fewer high-value customers to compete for, and it left some institutions in better condition than others to compete for them.

It's Well Past Time for Banks to Take Liquidity Risk Seriously

Bankers drew the wrong conclusions from years of only insignificant losses resulting from poor liquidity risk management.