2015-12-04
In a somewhat surprising move, the Supreme Court has granted cert. to consider if Puerto Rico's Recovery Act is preempted by
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2015-12-04
So a brazen attempt to undermine the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 has failed, but you can expect
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2015-12-04
It's appropriations season and efforts to harass the CFPB seem to be going into overdrive. The latest scheme: hit the CFPB with financial reporting requirements unparalleled for any government agency.
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2015-12-04
Legislative proposals to reform the housing finance system have failed to garner enough support, but a surprisingly simply reform idea is in plain sight: deeper private mortgage insurance coverage.
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2015-12-04
F-Squared Investments Inc., an investment firm that failed earlier this year following a dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, is hoping to move closer to wrapping up its bankruptcy case.
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2015-12-04
Attempts to sneak provisions into a final budget deal may be sold as helping community banks, but many of the measures really help big banks and undermine consumer protection.
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2015-12-04
Through the years, I have seen several common pitfalls for clients in Chapter 13 bankruptcy
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2015-12-04
A pending bill that deals with the Federal Reserve's policy methodology doesnÂ't force the Fed into a corner but merely tries to foster meaningful dialogue between Congress and the central bank.
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2015-12-04
The director at the heart of the Carrington Wire pension fund deficit saga has been disqualified for a period of 12 years.
Background
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2015-12-03
A bank goes pink to attract women, Blythe Masters sticks with her startup despite a big Barclays offer, Sallie Krawcheck reflects on life as an entrepreneur, Ana Botin talks strategy and Margaret Keane offers leadership advice. Plus some Barbie news.
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2015-12-03
Typically, when an individual debtor files for bankruptcy, all of his or her belongings become part of the big “property of the estate” pot that the court ladles up pro rata among hungry creditors. But debtors need to eat too.
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2015-12-03
Michael I. Goldberg is now co-chair at Akerman’s new fraud and recovery practice. Mr.
Read More from: WSJ.com: Bankruptcy Beat
2015-12-03
Contrary to industry representatives' opinion, overdraft rules are necessary for a service that has become a revenue driver for banks.
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2015-12-03
New Bankruptcy Forms and Rules become effective December 1, 2015.
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2015-12-03
Tamara Mellon Brand, LLC, a women’s clothing retailer, has commenced a case (Case No.
Read More from: Bankruptcy and Restructuring Law Monitor
2015-12-03
Houston-based contract rig operator Vantage Drilling Co. filed for bankruptcy protection late Wednesday night after reaching a deal on a debt-for-equity swap with its lenders and bondholders,
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2015-12-03
Offshore Group Investment Limited and 23 affiliates, which trade generally as Vantage Drilling Company (OTC Pink: VTGDF), have filed chapter 11 petitions before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Dist
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