ABI Blog Exchange

2015-01-28
Here at Shenwick & Associates, many of our more challenging personal bankruptcy cases involves past due tax debts.

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2015-01-28
The federal courts have instated a $25 fee for transferring corporate bankruptcy claims. The decision was met with little fanfare Â-- but it could pave the way to a financial transactions tax.

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2015-01-28
Susan Wachter and I have a new (short!) paper up on SSRN.

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2015-01-28
A judge approved a settlement between the trustee in charge of Jeffrey Soffer’s failed Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino project and the company’s former directors and officers that will put millions in creditors’ pockets.

Read More from: WSJ.com: Bankruptcy Beat

2015-01-28
A judge approved a settlement between the trustee in charge of Jeffrey Soffer’s failed Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino project and the company’s former directors and officers that will put millions in creditors’ pockets.

Read More from: WSJ.com: Bankruptcy Beat

2015-01-28
Critics of online alternative lenders argue that their underwriting models are unproven and that a financial crisis could bring the whole industry crashing down.

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2015-01-28
People (and institutions) like rules that give them a competitive edge.

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2015-01-27
In this installment of the Bankruptcy Blog’s series on the ABI Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11, we turn our
2015-01-27
In this installment of the Bankruptcy Blog’s series on the ABI Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11, we turn our
2015-01-27
A spate of recent account closings at churches and charities suggests that Operation Choke Point and other de-risking directives are causing collateral damage to faith-based organizations.

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2015-01-27
Scott Picken, CEO and Founder of Wealth Migrate asks the question, “Should a New Year’s resolution for an accredited investor be to diversify into international real estate investments?” Investments in medical real estate are expected to soar from in
2015-01-27
A bronze statue of Caesar is seen at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Read More from: WSJ.com: Bankruptcy Beat

2015-01-27
A bronze statue of Caesar is seen at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Read More from: WSJ.com: Bankruptcy Beat

2015-01-27
The traditional method of measuring mortgage denials is fundamentally flawed. Evaluating not just the quantity but also the quality of mortgage applicants can give a clearer picture of actual denial rates.

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2015-01-27
Can a company really melt?

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2015-01-26
The following is from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Banks to Pay $35.7 Million After Loan Officers Illegally Traded Referrals for Cash and Marketing Services
2015-01-26
I'm totally with this guy –

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