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

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Understanding The Bankruptcy Discharge

The bankruptcy discharge is the most powerful tool available to debtors. The bankruptcy discharge in essence is debt forgiveness and that forgiveness applies to mostly unsecured debts. Let’s take a closer look at how the bankruptcy discharge works

The Daily Docket: Judge Rejects Barnes Bay’s Chapter 11 Plan

A bankruptcy judge on Tuesday rejected Barnes Bay Development Ltd.’s Chapter 11 plan, wiping out the claims of dozens of wealthy individuals who plunked down money to buy vacation homes at its Caribbean luxury resort. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review

10-25: TMA Annual Convention

Weil partner Ronit Berkovich will serve as a Moderator at the 2011 Turnaround Management Association’s Annual convention. October 25-27, 2011 San Diego, California-Hilton San Diego Bayfront The TMA Annual Convention provides three days of invaluable

Gary Retelny Talks to Us as the Newly Appointed President of ISS

MSCI, the parent company of ISS, recently announced that Gary Retelny, a member of MSCI’s Executive Committee and its Corporate Secretary, has been appointed President of ISS. As ISS is clearly an influential force in corporate governance

Gary Retelny Talks to Us as the Newly Appointed President of ISS

MSCI, the parent company of ISS, recently announced that Gary Retelny, a member of MSCI’s Executive Committee and its Corporate Secretary, has been appointed President of ISS. As ISS is clearly an influential force in corporate governance

INSOL Europe's 30th anniversary conference - Venice

My final job as President of INSOL Europe is to host this year's conference in Venice. The last few days of preparations have been busy, but have brought home just how much has gone on. I can't pre-empt conference announcements, but to touch on some

Gary Retelny Talks to Us as the Newly Appointed President of ISS

MSCI, the parent company of ISS, recently announced that Gary Retelny, a member of MSCI’s Executive Committee and its Corporate Secretary, has been appointed President of ISS. As ISS is clearly an influential force in corporate governance

Gary Retelny Talks to Us as the Newly Appointed President of ISS

MSCI, the parent company of ISS, recently announced that Gary Retelny, a member of MSCI’s Executive Committee and its Corporate Secretary, has been appointed President of ISS. As ISS is clearly an influential force in corporate governance

Bankruptcy Might Get Your Car Back, But Why Wait?

Bankruptcy may be able to get a car back that has been picked up by the Sheriff to sell to pay on a judgment claim, but it would be better not to wait until you see your car (or other property) being taken away to call a lawyer. You might be able to

7 secrets retailers don't want you to know

Stores are cleverly designed to compel you to spend as much as possible. Spot the tricks.

Financial crisis timeline: QE2

The decisions made about the 2008 financial crisis to QE2 have influenced rates more than you think.

How Fed moves affect mortgage rates

The Fed's actions influence rates more than you realize. Here’s why they're at record lows today.

Is widow on hook for student loan?

If you die, your spouse might be liable for your student loan. It depends on the lender.

End of QE1: 2008 financial collapse & bailout

The decisions made about the 2008 financial crisis to QE2 have influenced rates more than you think.

Financial crisis timeline: QE1

The decisions made about the 2008 financial crisis to QE2 have influenced rates more than you think.

Financial crisis timeline: End of QE2

The decisions made about the 2008 financial crisis to QE2 have influenced rates more than you think.

7 steps to becoming a one-income family

Whether it's forced or chosen, living on one family income will mean making difficult choices.

Poll: Support Mixed for Pre-Bankruptcy Municipal Mediation

The concept behind a pending California law requiring municipalities to seek mediation before filing for bankruptcy divided respondents to a recent American Bankruptcy Institute poll. Nearly half of participants, 49%, either “strongly agreed” or

How Congress Can Support Financial Innovation

Create a national charter for nonbanks so they don't have to go through banks to offer credit and other financial products to underserved consumers.

Resolution Plan Redux: Rule Requiring Insured Depository Institutions to Submit Resolution Plans Under the FDIA Closely Parallels Rule Requiring Bank Holding Companies to Submit Resolution Plans under the Dodd-Frank Act

On September 13, 2012, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) issued two rules requiring large financial institutions to submit resolution plans in contemplation of their failure. These two rules, which impose concurrent deadlines on