2015-12-07
The vaguely defined term needs an overhaul to meet the financial demands of refugees and others long ignored by efforts to expand banking access.
Read More from: BankThink
2015-12-07
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware held in a recent opinion that post-petition interest should be excluded from an unsecured creditor’s claim, as otherwise it would violate the plain meaning of Section 502(b)(2).
Read More from: Delaware Bankruptcy Litigation
2015-12-06
On December 3, 2015, Offshore Group Investment Limited and 23 affiliates filed for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The cases are jointly administered under Case Number 15-12422 and presided over by Judge Shannon. The first day heari
Read More from: Delaware Bankruptcy Litigation
2015-12-06
I would like to thank all my fellow Arizona attorneys who gave me wonderful reviews over the last 10 years. The end result was that I received AV Preemine
Read More from: Diane L. Drain - Phoenix Bankruptcy & Foreclosure Attorney
2015-12-06
I would like to thank all my fellow Arizona attorneys who gave me wonderful reviews over the last 10 years. The end result was that I received AV Preeminent 1
Read More from: Diane L. Drain - Phoenix Bankruptcy & Foreclosure Attorney
2015-12-04
Technical Knock Out (“TKO”): a boxing term used to describe a situation where one boxer is deemed the winner after knocking the other down three times. In this case, a TKO can also be used to describe a
Read More from: Business Finance & Restructuring News - Weil
2015-12-04
Yesterday I spoke at the Oklahoma Bar Association's annual advanced bankruptcy seminar.
Read More from: Credit Slips
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
Read More from: Credit Slips
2015-12-04
So a brazen attempt to undermine the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 has failed, but you can expect
Read More from: Credit Slips
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.
Read More from: Credit Slips
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.
Read More from: BankThink
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.
Read More from: WSJ.com: Bankruptcy Beat
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.
Read More from: BankThink
2015-12-04
Through the years, I have seen several common pitfalls for clients in Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Read More from: Bonds & Botes, P.C.
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.
Read More from: BankThink
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.
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Read More from: Squire Patton Boggs