ABI Blog Exchange

2016-01-07
Sen. Richard Shelby's bill changing how regulators gauge if a bank is "systemic" would refocus post-crisis policy on institutions that pose the greatest threat.

Read More from: BankThink

2016-01-07
A judge ruled that two bondholder lawsuits against Caesars Entertainment Corp. over deals that involve its unit in bankruptcy must go to trial.

Read More from: WSJ.com: Bankruptcy Beat

2016-01-06
As if the various statements, schedules, and reports that debtors are compelled to file with a bankruptcy court containing information about the debtor’s assets and liabilities aren’t enough of a reminder that disclosure and transparency are of utmos
2016-01-06
After enduring a slew of post-crisis scandals, bankers are beginning to see the light on becoming stewards of their organizations.

Read More from: BankThink

2016-01-06
During the previous UK government’s tenure, in March 2015 a call for evidence was launched to understand better the employee consultation process when an employer faces insolvency, restructure or other form of company rescue (Call for Evidence on

Read More from: Squire Patton Boggs

2016-01-06
Subpar mentoring programs for recruits new to the banking industry could be the reason institutions are finding it hard to keep new talent.

Read More from: BankThink

2016-01-06
Invention company Grail Semiconductor Inc. filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection more than a decade after accusing a Mitsubishi affiliate of stealing one of its designs.

Read More from: WSJ.com: Bankruptcy Beat

2016-01-05
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Read More from: Plan Proponent

2016-01-05
Section 363(b) of the Bankruptcy Code affords debtors flexibility to sell assets outside of the ordinary course of business after notice and a hearing.  This right is supported by sections 363(f) and 363(m), which allow debtors to sell property free
2016-01-05
At the start of 2015, there was a sense that Silicon Valley would soon rule the world of finance and that banks risked irrelevance. A year later, a more balanced picture has emerged.

Read More from: BankThink

2016-01-05
As we are celebrate 2016, we are all quickly reminded that it is tax time.  Once again, it is important that you stay diligent in making sure that yo

Read More from: Bonds & Botes, P.C.

2016-01-05
Owners of small business entities are frequently required to guaranty the debts of such entities.  Those business entities might later file for Chapter 11, and may be able to achieve confirmation of a plan to restructure their indebtedness.   The que

Read More from: Squire Patton Boggs

2016-01-05
If impending rules on overdraft protection go too far, banks could intentionally pull back on providing the service to illustrate just how useful it is.

Read More from: BankThink

2016-01-05
Marijuana plants pictured in a greenhouse in Mexico City. Yuri Cortez

Read More from: WSJ.com: Bankruptcy Beat

2016-01-05
Bernard Madoff trustee Irving Picard made a $25 million settlement with investor Vizcaya Partners Ltd.

Read More from: WSJ.com: Bankruptcy Beat