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

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The Daily Docket: PSE&G Wants Dynegy Bankruptcy Case Tossed

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. wants Dynegy Inc.’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case dismissed, saying the power provider has “fraudulently and without good faith manufactured an artificial insolvency.” Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review story here. A

10 tax moves to make before the end of the year

As 2011 winds down, make these tax moves now to cut your next tax bill.

How safe is your money in an annuity?

Before placing a big chunk of money in an annuity, you can check the company's vulnerability ratings.

The benefits of retiring 1 step at a time

If resources are limited as you approach your golden years, try easing into retirement.

Drying up 6 myths about home flood insurance

Think you have to live in a flood plain to buy flood insurance? Here's a splash of truth.

Use or lose flexible spending account funds

These workplace accounts are a great way to save money. Don't waste the benefit.

Setting up business structure for book project

For your collaborative book project, it's best to operate as a sole proprietorship to keep it simple.

One Thing is Clear: Transparency Doesn't Sell

Buying a college education is messy, but this complicated service nevertheless sells extremely well - with price increases that greatly outrun inflation. The marketing appeals to aspirations.

Get Past the Wishful Thinking on OWS

Those in denial want to believe that OWS is a temporary phenomenon, nothing to get their shorts in a bunch worrying about. But they need to take Occupy's commitment to change seriously.

Reading This Blog Will Make You Stronger, Faster

Grow a beard for the NHL playoffs. Lift your rally monkey to the sky. But don’t count on that colorful band around New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees’s wrist to give a lift to your fantasy football team. Consumers have grown suspicious of

Spanish Peaks Revs Up Liquidation With Vehicle Sale

Montana’s Spanish Peaks, a 5,700-acre ski-and-golf community, is looking to rev up the engine on its liquidation. The former enclave for the wealthy closed its doors, laid off its employees and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation last month

Should You File Bankruptcy Before A Creditor Lawsuit Is Filed?

While bankruptcy offers a tremendous amount of protection for debtors even after a creditor files a lawsuit, filing bankruptcy before any lawsuit is filed against you may be a better strategy. Here’s why: Pre-Bankruptcy Wages Unprotected If a

Judge rejects Las Vegas Monorail budget plan

"A federal judge has rejected the Las Vegas Monorail's plan for financial solvency. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Bruce Markell rejected Friday the monorail's plan to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy because the

Jefferson County bankruptcy: Sewer receiver John Young's role to be focus of hearing today

"The pivotal arguments on court-appointed receiver John S. Young's future are set for today in Jefferson County's bankruptcy case, arguments some legal experts say are eventually destined for the U.S. Supreme Court." Read more here.

Declaring Bankruptcy Means Living Within Your Budget

You’ve heard the words over and over: if you’ve declared bankruptcy, you need to learn how to live within a budget. Like with most things, a budget looks great on paper – yet can be one of the hardest things to follow, especially if you have a family

Student Loan Discharge In Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Possible In Most Cases

Student loans are almost impossible to discharge in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The debtor must show actual hardship to discharge a student loans. Courts interpret hardship very strictly. If you are able to work you probably don’t have hardship sufficient

ISS Revisits Policy on Exclusive Forum Provisions

Exclusive forum provisions in charters and bylaws, under which derivative suits and other shareholder litigation must be brought in the courts of the company's state of incorporation, drew some attention during the 2011 proxy season. My recent piece

ISS Revisits Policy on Exclusive Forum Provisions

Exclusive forum provisions in charters and bylaws, under which derivative suits and other shareholder litigation must be brought in the courts of the company's state of incorporation, drew some attention during the 2011 proxy season. My recent piece

Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case And Life Changes

If you’re filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it’s possible that your life could change significantly during the course of three to five years. The possibility of change negatively impacting the ability to make payments is one of the fears that debtors

The Daily Docket: McCourt Added to Dodgers Suit

Broadcaster Fox Sports is taking another swing at embattled Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, adding him to a lawsuit on charges of improperly shopping the team’s valuable media rights. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here. A taxpayer