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

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Former Detroit Mayor Does His Part to Keep Dallas Rental Real Estate Hopping, but is it On Taxpayer’s Dime?

Remember former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick — he’s the one who pleaded guilty in 2008 to obstruction of justice charges, something to do with lying about the fact he was having an affair with a staffer, something about sexting — and then got five

Qualifying for Bankruptcy

In 2005 the government decided to overhaul the bankruptcy program in an effort to prevent abuse and fraud. The Bankruptcy Abuse Reform Act does this by looking at a person’s income for the last six months and comparing it to incomes in the rest of

Back to Bankruptcy Court: District Court Denies Motion to Withdraw the Reference Even Though It Finds that Bankruptcy Court Lacked Authority to Finally Decide Claims

Since the Supreme Court’s Stern v. Marshall decision, practitioners have speculated about how the decision would affect the bankruptcy court system and potentially slow down their cases. Some district court judges may have secretly worried that the

The Daily Docket: MF Global Account Transfers Approved

A judge on Thursday approved the transfer of more than 22,000 MF Global Holdings Ltd. brokerage accounts to new dealers, granting an emergency request from the trustee unwinding the company’s brokerage. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here

First Two Proxy Access Proposals Arrive

Last week, the U.S. Proxy Exchange, an organization supporting retail shareholder activists, released its Model Proxy Access Proposal. According to an ISS blog, two proxy access proposals which closely resemble the U.S. Proxy Exchange’s model

First Two Proxy Access Proposals Arrive

Last week, the U.S. Proxy Exchange, an organization supporting retail shareholder activists, released its Model Proxy Access Proposal. According to an ISS blog, two proxy access proposals which closely resemble the U.S. Proxy Exchange’s model

U.S. Programs Missed the Small Banks that Most Need the Help

The federal government could avoid many unnecessary bank failures by making targeted preferred equity investments in community banks with a Camels 3 rating.

5 ways to look good for less

Find out when to spend more and when to save while still being fashion forward.

Fashion pop quiz: When to spend or splurge

Think you know when to spend top dollar and when to go cheap? Take this quiz and find out!

Your worst savings strategy? Doing nothing

Even in today's low-yield world, you must be diligent in finding the best rates on savings vehicles.

Will new US free trade agreements create jobs?

The jury is still out on free trade pacts with South Korea, Panama and Colombia. Here's why.

Insuring against the high costs of cancer

Health insurance won't always cover all the costs associated with cancer. Be financially prepared.

Online bargains abound on Cyber Monday

Skip the mall. Let your fingers do the shopping and find a great deal.

October 2011: Top 10 states for foreclosure

Nevada had the highest rate of foreclosure in October. See if your state made the list.

How to trim your holiday gift list with class

Don't break your budget over the holidays. Follow these tips to cull your list and keep your sanity.

Should I borrow from my pension to buy a car?

Borrowing from your pension is only one option to buy a car. Look at these options before deciding.

Blank-check auto loans can ease car-sale woes

Follow these steps when taking a blank check from your lender to a car sale to streamline the deal.

San Diego Bankruptcy Lawyer | Are Overpayments of California State Unemployment Benefits Dischargeable in Bankruptcy?

The answer to whether or not unemployment benefits are dischargeable in bankruptcy hinges on the following: 1) whether the state receives adequate notice of the bankruptcy filing; 2) whether the state upon proper notice brings a timely complaint

San Diego Bankruptcy Lawyer | Are Overpayments of California State Unemployment Benefits Dischargeable in Bankruptcy?

The answer to whether or not unemployment benefits are dischargeable in bankruptcy hinges on the following: 1) whether the state receives adequate notice of the bankruptcy filing; 2) whether the state upon proper notice brings a timely complaint

San Diego Bankruptcy Lawyer | Are Overpayments of California State Unemployment Benefits Dischargeable in Bankruptcy?

The answer to whether or not unemployment benefits are dischargeable in bankruptcy hinges on the following: 1) whether the state receives adequate notice of the bankruptcy filing; 2) whether the state upon proper notice brings a timely complaint