Bankruptcy Trends

The Future of Personal Bankruptcy in a Post-Obamacare World

07/01/15
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Colt Looks Toward August Auction

06/16/15
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Colt Pulls the Trigger on Bankruptcy Filing

06/15/15

Colt Defense LLC filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday night, warning its business is in a fragile state and it needs a quick sale to survive, The Wall Street Journal reports.

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The Examiners on Student Loan Debt: What Our Readers Thought

05/18/15

Last week, our Examiners took on the controversial issue of student loan debt and bankruptcy. And the group came down on both sides as to whether student loan debt should be dischargeable in bankruptcy, with arguments for a change to the bankruptcy code, for preserving the status quo and for a more nuanced approach.

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The Daily Docket: Bankruptcy Shield Protects GM From Ignition Switch Suits

04/16/15

In a 134-page ruling, a federal judge handed General Motors Co. a legal victory on Wednesday, ruling the Detroit auto maker can retain a bankruptcy shield that protects it from as much as $10 billion in claims brought by customers seeking damages tied to faulty ignition switches, The Wall Street Journal reported. 

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The Examiners: Distress Trend Will Continue as Prices Remain Low

04/09/15

How much stress can we expect to see for oil and gas producers and related companies as a result of the current low prices? And what special issues does this industry face when it’s time to restructure or file for bankruptcy?

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The Examiners: Energy Rules are Being Fundamentally Rewritten

04/09/15

How much stress can we expect to see for oil and gas producers and related companies as a result of the current low prices? And what special issues does this industry face when it’s time to restructure or file for bankruptcy?

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The Examiners: Restructurings Won’t Be Extreme

04/09/15

How much stress can we expect to see for oil and gas producers and related companies as a result of the current low prices? And what special issues does this industry face when it’s time to restructure or file for bankruptcy?

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The Examiners: Prices Will Create Ripple Effects Through Industry

04/08/15

How much stress can we expect to see for oil and gas producers and related companies as a result of the current low prices? And what special issues does this industry face when it’s time to restructure or file for bankruptcy?

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The Examiners: Oil and Gas Restructurings Will Be Significant in 2015 and 2016

04/08/15

How much stress can we expect to see for oil and gas producers and related companies as a result of the current low prices? And what special issues does this industry face when it’s time to restructure or file for bankruptcy?

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