Bankruptcy Blogs

Promises of Public Banks Don't Match Reality

03/05/15

When the government owns banks, lending decisions tend to be driven by politics rather than economics. Resources flow to those with influence and banks under-price risk in order to appeal to voters. That's bad news for everyone.

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Morning Scan: NY Fed Loses Authority Over Big Banks; The Shadow Banking Threat

03/05/15

Receiving Wide Coverage ...

Blast from the Fed's Past: Newly released transcripts from the Federal Reserve's 2009 policy meetings offer fresh insight in the mindsets of central bank officials during the rocky aftermath of the financial crisis. The New York Times' Neil Irwin condemns the Fed for worrying so much about the consequences of their actions that they hesitated to adopt stronger measures at the time. "By 2009 virtually the entire committee had a clear understanding...

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Check, Please: Legal Dispute Over D.C. Restaurant Group Ends

03/04/15
People watch the vice presidential debate in 2008 between then-Democratic vice presidential candidate, Joe Biden, and Republican vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, in Hawk ‘n’ Dove in Washington on Oct.
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Lehman Settles Lawsuit Against N.Y. Giants

03/04/15
Fireworks erupt over Metlife Stadium ahead of Super Bowl XLVIII between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos on Feb. 2, 2014.
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The Examiners: Current Rules Strike a Fair Balance

03/04/15

Should bankruptcy laws that allow companies broad latitude in selecting a venue be reformed? 

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The Examiners: The Myth of Forum Shopping

03/04/15

Should bankruptcy laws that allow companies broad latitude in selecting a venue be reformed? 

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Be Careful About Playing Up Your 'Government Lender' Status

03/04/15

A recent CFPB enforcement action shows that lenders must not only avoid misleading statements, but anything in connection with their advertising that may have the likelihood of significantly confusing consumers.

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