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

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Could ERISA Rules Align with Notice & Access?

It has been frustrating for companies who want to benefit from the substantial cost-savings provided by the SEC notice and access rules to discover that they must also comply with the Department of Labor (DOL) ERISA rules regarding electronic

Could ERISA Rules Align with Notice & Access?

It has been frustrating for companies who want to benefit from the substantial cost-savings provided by the SEC notice and access rules to discover that they must also comply with the Department of Labor (DOL) ERISA rules regarding electronic

How to Get Back A Repossessed Car, Lower the Interest Rate and Maybe Pay Only What It's Worth

It's a little known, but extremely valuable, technique employed by experienced bankruptcy lawyers: Using the " automatic stay" feature of bankruptcy to get a repossessed car back into the hands of its owner. Our DC-based bankruptcy law firm used it

One In Eight Americans Have Contemplated Bankruptcy

According to a new survey by legal information website FindLaw.com, nearly one in eight Americans – 13 percent – have either filed or considered filing for bankruptcy. The survey found that people between the ages of 35 and 54...

Could ERISA Rules Align with Notice & Access?

It has been frustrating for companies who want to benefit from the substantial cost-savings provided by the SEC notice and access rules to discover that they must also comply with the Department of Labor (DOL) ERISA rules regarding electronic

Could ERISA Rules Align with Notice & Access?

It has been frustrating for companies who want to benefit from the substantial cost-savings provided by the SEC notice and access rules to discover that they must also comply with the Department of Labor (DOL) ERISA rules regarding electronic

Chilling Questions: Will Suits By RBMS Investors - Spill Over to CMBS? Encourage CMBS 2.0 Transparency??

I have asked these questions before - with respect to the US Government suing several home lenders: should commercial lenders be concerned? will CMBS 2.0 give investors needed loan level information? In a rough sense, the first bullet is a new form

Administrators' appointment by directors invalid

Directors appointing administrators under paragraph 22(2), Schedule B1, Insolvency Act 1986 must give notice of intention to appoint to the company (pursuant to paragraph 26(2), Schedule B1, Insolvency Act 1986 and Rule 2.20(2)(d), Insolvency Rules

FMR Equity Plan Voting Policy Update

Companies considering new equity plans should take note that Fidelity (a large shareholder of just about every public company) has adopted a new voting policy for equity plans. As of March 2011 its policy focuses on burn rate rather than dilution

FMR Equity Plan Voting Policy Update

Companies considering new equity plans should take note that Fidelity (a large shareholder of just about every public company) has adopted a new voting policy for equity plans. As of March 2011 its policy focuses on burn rate rather than dilution