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"Bankruptcy has gotten more educated over the past five years, as financial distress spread to more of the population with college degrees, according to study results released Tuesday." Read more here. ... Read full article

"A bunch of people who worked for Master P on his 2003 movie "Uncle P" claim the former rap mogul wasn't bout it, bout it when it came to pay day -- and now they want their cash ... more... ... Read full article

"NewPage Corp., the largest North American maker of coated papers, filed for bankruptcy six years after being bought by Cerberus Capital Management LP. NewPage had $3.4 billion in assets and $4.2 billion in debt as of June 30, according to... ... Read full article

"The New Jersey Devils have found themselves in financial hot water, according to a report in the New York Post. They're in default on a loan and could be declared bankrupt. Via the Post: 'The attendance-challenged, heavily indebted team ... Read full article

"On July 6, Bruce Bennett analyzed a letter from a Los Angeles Dodgers fan about the team’s stunning bankruptcy filing. For his time — one-tenth of a legal hour, or six minutes — Bennett earned $97.50, exactly what he billed... ... Read full article

Federal Bar Association - Los Angeles Chapter September 28, 2011 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Registration: 11:30 Featuring UCI Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky. Also Featuring Annual Judge Barry Russell Scholarship Awards. Location: The Biltmore Hotel, ... Read full article

From: Ayer, John Sender: Bankruptcy law discussion list To: [email protected] ReplyTo: Ayer, John Subject: FW: Civility in litigation. Sent: Sep 6, 2011 1:42 PM Students of civility in litigation may want to consider a fascinating blog post by ... Read full article

"An alternative energy company in Alameda County that was paid a visit last year by President Obama is closing up shop. Solyndra is shutting down its Fremont operation and is planning to file for bankruptcy, according to a statement from... ... Read full article

"The owner of The Waikiki Edition Hotel filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday as executives from Bethesda-based Marriott International Inc. waited to take back management of the hotel. M Waikiki LLC said the filing would allow the company, ... Read full article

Below are two comments posted on a Bankruptcy Law Listserve: -Pets? Anyone got some brilliant way to use pet and veterinary expenses to lower disposable monthly income in a chapter 13 bankruptcy? -See if you can get a doctor's prescription... ... Read full article

The Secretary of State Department of Corporations is closing at 12:00 EST as Delaware has declared a state of emergency due to hurricane Irene. Our office in Delaware will remain open until 2:00 PM EST (11:00 a.m. PST). Due to... ... Read full article

Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum Presents its September 19, 2011 Program The Program will address issues that arise upon a law firm's insolvency. Panel members have served as Trustee, Creditors Committee counsel, Debtor's counsel, and special ... Read full article

Stern v Marshall: Anna Nicole, Stripped of Legacy, Forces Bankruptcy System to Rerun Marathon Thursday, October 6, 2011 The panelists will explore the interpretations and implications of the Supreme Court's opinion in Stern v. Marshall, undoubtedly ... Read full article

"General Motors Co (GM.N) is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit over a suspension problem on more than 400,000 Chevrolet Impalas from the 2007 and 2008 model years, saying it should not be responsible for repairs because the flaw predated its... ... Read full article

"Hollywood attorney Kevin Gleason, who called a judge’s opinions 'half baked' and delivered a bottle of wine to the judge’s office, made a limited public apology in court Thursday for his actions." Read more here. ... Read full article

"An ex-Fry’s executive indicted on a charge of allegedly trying to shake down the electronics store’s vendors to support a lavish lifestyle has filed for bankruptcy, listing nearly $137 million in debt, much of it to Vegas casinos." Read more... ... Read full article

"Evergreen Solar Inc. has filed for bankruptcy, the cash-strapped Marlboro company disclosed in a regulatory filing today. Evergreen, which closed its taxpayer-supported Devens factory in March and cut 800 jobs, has been trying to rework its debt for ... Read full article

"Harry & David Holdings Inc won tentative court approval for its reorganization plan on Thursday, clearing the way for the gift basket maker to emerge from bankruptcy under the control of senior noteholders. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Mary Walrath, at ... Read full article