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

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Everybody got a reservation

Over at Dealbook, I explore the parallels between the Penn Central bankruptcy case of the 1970s and the chapter 11 cases arrising out of the financial crisis, like Lehman and WaMu.

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Hidden Liens Report

Posted by: "Curt Harrington" Sat Oct 1, 2011 1:24 pm (PDT) "I'd been waiting for this for a long time and they have finally gotten around to publishing it, and it was entered on the Business Section website with so...

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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy For Individuals: What To Expect in a Dallas Bankruptcy Court

When it comes to filing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, there’s no denying that it helps to have an experienced Dallas bankruptcy attorney by your side. After all, the process is long, complex and full of hurdles – so if you want to successfully

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"Means test" standards vs. actual expenses

It sounds like a cliché, but here at Shenwick & Associates, every bankruptcy case really is different. Every debtor has their own unique story of how they got into debt, what type and amount of debt they have, their living conditions and many other

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You Just Got Sued–What Should You Do?

So far this morning, I’ve gotten two calls from clients who received suit papers over the weekend. Credit card companies (or the debt buyers who bought the accounts) have filed civil suits in state court, seeking a judgment for the amount owed. One

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Bankruptcy Glossary: The Bankruptcy “Estate”

A person or company’s bankruptcy “estate” is composed of all legal or equitable “interests in property” at the time of the bankruptcy filing – even if the property is owned or held by another person. When a person or company files bankruptcy in

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