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

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Bankruptcy Court Holds That Foreign Debtor’s Chapter 15 Stay Is Not Here to Stay

How long does the automatic stay imposed through a chapter 15 recognition order protect a foreign debtor with U.S. assets? Hint: It’s not forever. In a recent bench memorandum issued by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of

The Daily Docket: Corzine Resigns

MF Global Holdings Ltd. Chief Executive Jon Corzine has resigned and will not try to get severance, Dow Jones Newswires reports. The trustee overseeing the liquidation of MF Global’s brokerage business is subpoenaing the company’s top brass

Auditor PwC Should Have Been on Top of MF Global

If MF Global commingled client funds, it would be PwC's fault as much as Jon Corzine's.

11-21: Delaware Bankruptcy – Views from the Bench

Weil partner, Brian Rosen, will serve on a panel at the ABI’s Delaware Bankruptcy – Views from the Bench conference. November 21, 2011 – Wilmington, Delaware 2:00-3:00 pm Confirmation Issues Hon. Kevin J. Carey U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.)

Proving income to refinance your mortgage

You have to verify you earn enough to qualify for a mortgage, which can be tricky.

Car repo'd, do you still owe?

Even if your car is repossessed, you may still be on the hook. Find out why.

Can mom escape co-signed student loan?

A private student loan co-signer can be dropped from a loan. Find out what conditions must be met.

Are Christmas club accounts still a good idea?

These pastime holiday savings accounts are seeing growth. But are they the best way to save?

7 ways to avoid moving company scams

Want a smooth move? Here's how to avoid being scammed out of your stuff and your money.

Check reliability ratings when buying a new car

A car's reliability rating can give you clues into the cost of ownership. Here's where to look.

Get back on track after a financial setback

After a personal financial disaster, take these steps to ensure it won't happen again.

A free economy doesn't come free

Having strong economic leaders tomorrow will take investment in financial education today.

Group coupon craze comes to real estate

Homebuyers and sellers grab discounts and deals through Groupon and similar sites.

Never Mind Eupdate, Greek Referendum Edition

No more referendum. Still my candidate for the most important moment in this crisis. The possibility of a referendum, and of exiting the Euro, stays on the table -- as well it should. The persistent fog in Europe's Plan A, and the palpable absence of

ABC News Stalks Bank of America CEO, Who Responds Graciously

Brian Moynihan gives an interview on camera, on the spot. ABC dwells on the sidewalk chase. Will bankers who hide their checking fees get the same treatment?

Easy Ways to Stimulate Home Sales

How do we get lenders to reduce credit overlays without jeopardizing the government's ability to hold lenders accountable for misdeeds? Here are some ideas that could break the stalemate.

After Bankruptcy: The Positives You’ll Immediately Experience

It seems as though when anyone talks about bankruptcy, the negatives are always highlighted. For example, think back to the last conversation you had with a friend or family member about filing for bankruptcy. Did they focus on the positives of

Is It Time to Rename the Texas Ratio?

The Texas Ratio is often used to measure the riskiness of a bank and its likelihood of failure. But recently, it has lost its distinctiveness as being uniquely Texan.

What Power Does a Bankruptcy Judge Have?

If you’re filing for bankruptcy you will quickly realize that your future and financial health is now in the hands of somebody else. For some people this is a huge relief because they’ve been so burdened and stressed by their own inability to handle

Who Chooses Oregon and Washington Bankruptcy Judges?

The Judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit appoint bankruptcy judges for both Oregon and Washington. The court uses a merit selection process for the initial appointment and for reappointments. Bankruptcy judges serve a renewable