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

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Say-on-Pay Approval Below 70% May Receive "Greater Attention"

ISS has issued its preliminary US post-season report, which is full of useful statistics about the 2011 proxy season for the data hound. Broc notes some of the key highlights in TheCorporateCounsel.net blog. The report also provides a possible hint

In "Anna Nicole Smith" Case, U.S. Supreme Court Limits Bankruptcy Courts' Authority

Many are familiar with Anna Nicole Smith, the late television personality who married an elderly oil tycoon shortly before his death and later became embroiled in a legal battle over his estate. Recently, the bankruptcy case of Vickie Lynn Marshall –

Payday Lender Pays Big for Misdeeds

The Federal Trade Commission has scored another win for consumers. Last week, it convinced a federal court to rule that payday lending company Swish Marketing must pay $4.8 million as a penalty for tricking consumers into buying expensive debit cards

Help! My Car Was Repossessed! Can Bankruptcy Help?

It’s early in the morning and you are just stepping out of the door to go to work and your car is not where you left it! Oh, no! You knew that you were a couple of months behind on your car payments and the creditor was calling but you didn’t quite

Decision in Tweeter Opco, LLC., Holds Non-Debtor Controlling Company Liable for Debtor's Violation of the WARN Act

Summary In a 24 page decision signed July 8, 2011, Judge Walrath of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court granted a motion to for summary judgment, holding a non-debtor defendant liable with the Debtor as a single employer for alleged WARN Act violations

Other People’s Money (Part II)

This is the second of a series of posts on the use of other people’s money to potentially fund claims against a debtor, and when that will give rise to standing for that party in the bankruptcy case. Today’s post looks at the Second Circuit’s

The Daily Docket: Lehman Fight Divides Customers, Creditors

Lehman Brothers Inc. Europe says the trustee winding down its U.S. counterpart could try to block European creditors from recovering $8.9 billion. But allowing such a claim has the potential to dilute recoveries for U.S. customers of Lehman Brothers

Bankruptcy Petition Preparers: A Really Bad Idea

Bankruptcy Petition Preparers. Should you hire one? Let’s face it. Folks with financial problems aren’t exactly flush with cash. So it’s tempting to cut corners in purchasing legal advice and to opt for the services of a bankruptcy petition preparer

Info from Chapter 13 Trustee

Recent postings by Aki Koyama, staff attorney for Kathy Dockery, on Facebook: 1. As you are aware, Judge Donovan has consolidated his two August Chapter 13 Calendars and will have only one Confirmation Hearing and Trustee Motion Calendar on August...

G20's Stability Board Needs Firmer Footing

A change in leadership for the Financial Stability Board is a pointed opportunity for the G20 to better focus on the FSB's role in coordinating global regulatory efforts.

3 tips for today's CD investors

If you're looking to expand your dollar with a CD, use these tips when comparing today's CD rates.

The debt deal passed. What's next?

The deal imposes new deadlines for lawmakers to find savings via spending cuts and tax revenues.

5 tips for buying your teen's first car

Your kid may want a cool ride. Steer your teen to safe and affordable.

9 questions to ask before applying for a credit card

A rash decision to apply for a credit card can result in cardholder's remorse. Find out more first.

A debt deal done puts Fed on the clock

After Congress sets a new debt ceiling, the Fed looks for answers to a stagnant economy.

Refinance reverse mortgage to tap equity?

The upfront cost of refinancing a reverse mortgage and other issues make it a tough choice.

What's crushing CD rates?

Rates are in the gutter right now. What has to change to put them back on top?

Debt ceiling deal: winners and losers

The federal budget is still an open book, but these groups already are cheering or jeering.

Congress raises debt ceiling but economy still teeters

Congress raised the debt ceiling, but if U.S. credit rating is cut, interest rates would rise.

5 cool ways to slice summer electric bills

Save on summer electric bills by staking power vampires and using a solar clothes dryer.