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Assessing Your Financial Situation Pre-Bankruptcy

06/22/11

Often, people wait too long to file bankruptcy.  Considering bankruptcy to be a last resort is probably a wise thing to do, and there are often many things an individual can do to prevent bankruptcy.  However, waiting too long can mean that bankruptcy protects less of your assets than it might otherwise be able to, [...]

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Why Should I File Bankruptcy? A Few Reasons to File for Bankruptcy Protection.

06/22/11

Hands down, the hardest part of filing for bankruptcy protection is actually deciding to file for bankruptcy protection. Filing for bankruptcy protection has long carried with it a social stigma and, as a result, many potential debtors have the preconceved notion that turning to bankruptcy protection is a bad thing. The good news is that the [...]

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WSJ Video: Greek Government Survives Key Confidence Vote

06/22/11

Summary: Greece’s government won a key vote of confidence in parliament, setting the stage for passage of an austerity plan and the release of more bailout funds from the IMF. WSJ’s Charles Forelle discusses the latest developments with Simon Constable. If the embedded video does not appear above, you can view it at: http://blog.ch11cases.com/2011/06/wsj-video-greek-government-survives-key.html

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WSJ digits: Venture Bets on Online Gambling’s Future

06/22/11

Summary: U.S. Digital Gaming, a venture backed by prominent casino executives, is moving ahead with its business plan in the hopes that online gambling will become legal in the U.S.   If the embedded video does not appear above, you can view it at: blog.ch11cases.com  

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WSJ: Bridgewater Launches Largest New Hedge Fund

06/22/11

Summary: Bridgewater Associates, the world’s biggest hedge fund, just got bigger with the launch of one of the largest new funds. WSJ’s Michael Corkery talks with Kelsey Hubbard about the recovery in the hedge-fund market and what sets Bridgewater apart. If the embedded video does not appear above, you can view it at: http://blog.ch11cases.com/2011/06/wsj-bridgewater-launches-largest-new.html

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Waukegan Bankruptcy Law Office, Lake County Illinois

06/22/11

Serving all of Lake County and the surrounding counties, David M. Siegel & Associates Waukegan office is located at 2835 Belvidere Rd., Suite 202, Waukegan, IL  60085.  The office is generally open on Fridays and Saturdays and takes appointments during the morning hours. Many Lake County residents are seeking relief from credit cards, medical bills, [...]

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How Bankruptcy Can Help Avoid Contempt Order Regarding Child Support or Spousal Support

06/22/11

By: Aaron Huff Many are reeling from the recent United States Supreme Court ruling in Turner v. Rogers which asserts that there is no right to counsel for civil defendants facing jail time in a contempt matter.  Under the Supreme Court’s ruling, the 14th Amendment’s due process clause allows a state to provide fewer procedural [...]

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Joliet Bankruptcy Lawyers’ Fees

06/22/11

When seeking an attorney for bankruptcy representation, you should look past the question of fees and be more concerned with the type of representation and the type of results that you desire.  There are literally hundreds of attorneys that can handle a bankruptcy case.  However, no two attorneys will handle the case the same way.  [...]

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The Significance Of A Debtor In Possession In Chapter 11 Proceedings

06/22/11

When a business is struggling to meet its debt obligations filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy may provide some relief.  Chapter 11 allows businesses the opportunity to restructure their debt without having to liquidate any of their assets. Furthermore, as soon as the Tampa bankruptcy lawyer files the petition for Chapter 11 protection the debtor will [...]

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Read the Order Dismissing the Involuntary Chapter 11 Petition Filed Against Bank of America, N.A.

06/22/11

The following order dismissing the involuntary chapter 11 petition against Bank of America, N.A. was entered by Bankruptcy Judge Michael Romero (Bankr. D. Colo.) shortly after 3 p.m. on Tuesday.  For background on the involuntary filing and Bank of America’s response, please read our earlier post on the case: http://blog.ch11cases.com/2011/06/34-individuals-file-pro-se-involuntary.html To view a copy of the [...]

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