Article Exchange

The Broke and the Beautiful: ‘L.A. Law’ Edition

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, a company formerly headed by “L.A. Law” actor Corbin Bernsen took its drama to bankruptcy court, and the Los Angeles Dodgers were sued by Fox Sports over broadcasting rights.

FTC Halts Fraudulent Mortgage, Debt Relief Scammer

The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint with U.S. District Court alleging that Christopher Mallett has engaged in deceptive practices online, targeting debt-ridden consumers.

Is It Time To Declare Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?

Section 363(j)

This month, our “Breaking the Code” random-topic-generating wheel of fortune (or terror, as the case may be) has landed on section 363(j) of the Bankruptcy Code.

The Daily Docket: Friendly’s Restaurants Preparing Bankruptcy Filing

The Friendly’s restaurant chain is preparing for a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and potential sale, The Wall Street Journal reports

Bennding Bankruptcy Exemptions (Part II)

In the previous installment, we discussed the 8th Circuit’s Benn decision which began a sea change in Missouri bankruptcy exemption