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Old-school "open houses" and "meet-and-greet" events help us leverage our physical locations and our most valuable assets, our bankers.

Insolvency Lawyers' Association's Response to the draft Insolvency (Amendment) (No.2) Rules 2011 I thoroughly endorse the Insolvency Lawyers' Association's response to the Government's proposed amendments to the law on pre-pack insolvencies, which

Clients are sometimes surprised to find out that filing bankruptcy doesn’t mean they’ll lose the shirt off their backs.

Chicago’s largest balloon seller has filed for bankruptcy protection, but owner Lee Kaufman insists the party isn’t over.

Here is some interesting bankruptcy trivia discussed in a blog post by Oregon bankruptcy attorney Kent Anderson. The issue is whether an illegal immigrant can file bankruptcy in the U.S. One would suspect the answer is “no” for any number...

The largest municipal bankruptcy is happening just outside of Massachusetts.

It's been a long wait, but we finally have a published decision from a U.S. Court of Appeals answering whether a trademark license is assignable in bankruptcy without the licensor's consent. On July 26, 2011, the U.S.

It's been a long wait, but we finally have a published decision from a U.S. Court of Appeals answering whether a trademark license is assignable in bankruptcy without the licensor's consent. On July 26, 2011, the U.S.

Over at American Banker is the text of Elizabeth Warren's farewell e-mail to the staff of

Venue in chapter 11 cases has always been a controversial topic.  Parties who are dissatisfied with the outcome of chapter 11 cases sometimes blame the venue rules.  Currently, 28 U.S.C.

News Corp.’s Fox Sports is protesting the Los Angeles Dodgers’ request to hire Blackstone Group to market the team’s media rights, setting up a potential battle with the broadcaster that, until recently, had been one of embattled owner Frank McCou

Recourse against individual owners or sponsors (and\or their operating companies) is a significant leverage point for any lender in a distressed commercial real estate loan.

One maneuver could help you avoid tax on forgiven debt if you don't own assets with value.