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Brian K. Gart has joined the Gordian Group as managing director and general counsel. Mr. Gart, who has worked with boards of directors for companies in distressed financial situations, most recently was a partner with law firm Berger Singerman. He also has experience working with bankruptcy trustees, creditors’ committees and plan funders. Mr.

It's certainly true that as customers conduct fewer basic transactions in branches, those branches will see reduced foot traffic. But branches will remain relevant so long as they have helpful and intelligent people determined to help customers manage their finances.

Wall Street Journal JPMorgan Chase won a key legal battle in its effort to avoid paying billions of dollars stemming from Washington Mutual's alleged misdeeds. A federal judge on Wednesday ruled the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., not JPMorgan, which acquired the thrift in 2008, is liable for legal claims related to WaMu. The agency can appeal the ruling; an FDIC spokesman declined to comment. If the ruling survives appeals, JPMorgan is likely to avoid having toÂ...

Chapter 7 personal bankruptcy is generally used to discharge your dischargeable debt including credit cards, medical bills, and unsecured loans.