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The Daily Docket: Borders Crosses Over to Liquidation

Borders Group Inc., the second-largest bookstore chain in the U.S., will liquidate after failing to garner offers to keep the company alive, The Wall Street Journal reports. Nebraska Book Co. formally outlined its restructuring proposal Sunday

ArchBrook Laguna Holdings Creditors' Committee Appointed

Spotlight on Shareholder Proposals: Special Meetings

As a result of targeted activism in the last few years, more than half of the S&P 500 companies now allow shareholders to call special meetings. The number of shareholder proposals relating to special meetings declined this year, to 28 in 2011 from

Spotlight on Shareholder Proposals: Special Meetings

As a result of targeted activism in the last few years, more than half of the S&P 500 companies now allow shareholders to call special meetings. The number of shareholder proposals relating to special meetings declined this year, to 28 in 2011 from

Receiverships: Federal Court Receiver or State Court Receiver? Which is Better?

Receiverships are a common remedy for commercial real estate lenders and servicers. (Nice summary by Christy Myatt and another one from CCIM.) In an earlier blog, Talmage Boston gave us some guidance on receiverships in Texas. As Talmage noted, a key

Spotlight on Shareholder Proposals: Special Meetings

As a result of targeted activism in the last few years, more than half of the S&P 500 companies now allow shareholders to call special meetings. The number of shareholder proposals relating to special meetings declined this year, to 28 in 2011 from

Spotlight on Shareholder Proposals: Special Meetings

As a result of targeted activism in the last few years, more than half of the S&P 500 companies now allow shareholders to call special meetings. The number of shareholder proposals relating to special meetings declined this year, to 28 in 2011 from

Time to Pay - restrictions because of dividend remuneration policy

HMRC's latest comment concerning 'Time to Pay' (TTP) arrangements has stated that TTP will not be available where companies are paying out dividends to their shareholders.

Should you try asset allocation yourself?

Should you choose a ready-made asset allocation fund or do it yourself?

How to comparison shop for your new home

Shopping for a home, but feeling a little lost? Use these tools to help you shop for your new home.

5 smart money lessons from reality TV

The unscripted drama may be what reels you in, but finance tips might be your take-away.

Credit rejects to get free credit score

More consumers will get a free peek at their credit score starting this week.

Deducting travel and entertainment expenses

You can treat tickets as either a gift or entertainment, whichever is to your advantage.

Bankruptcy may remove tax bill

It's a long shot, but old tax bills might get discharged in bankruptcy

5 least expensive states for closing costs

The national average for closing costs is $4,070, says Bankrate's new study. Which states cost less?

Target-date funds: one-decision investing?

Don't invest and forget about them. Target-date funds should be reviewed regularly.

Stop QRM from Killing the Innocent

Implementation of flawed qualified residential mortgage policies could be a lethal injection for prime lending.

Borders Group (BGPIQ) Discloses Offer For Inventory & Leases for Approximately 30 Stores; Auction Still Cancelled

Borders Group (BGPIQ) Cancels Auction, Appears to Give Up Hope of Going Concern Sale

Dodgers: Selig Targets L.A. Team as Fans Die Elsewhere

Associated Press The Los Angeles Dodgers are blaming Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig for their financial woes, including saying that he unfairly and publicly called out the franchise for security issues while “quietly” dealing with a fan