Bankruptcy Blogs

One month ago, Judge Christopher Klein ruled in the city of Stockton, CA bankruptcy case that public employee pension obligations can be impaired in municipal bankruptcy cases under Chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code.  Last week, however, Judge Klein approved the plan of adjustment for Stockton that left public pension oblig

As bitcoins become more popular, banks should consider the credit risks associated with borrowers who own digital currencies and take steps to mitigate potential pitfalls.

When a company files for Chapter 11 protection a second, third or even fourth time, who’s to blame?

Most customers who go into bank branches aren't in the mood to entertain a forceful sales pitch. But if they're pleased with the service they receive, they'll be a lot more willing to learn more about a bank's additional offerings.

Receiving Wide Coverage ... Not So Fast My Friend: Both the Wall Street Journal's "Heard on the Street" column and the Financial Times's "Lex" column caution bank investors to not get their hopes up after the boffo Republican showing in this year's elections. The costs of reeling in some of the bank-reform laws deemed most egregious by GOP leaders are likely too high. The FT notes any gifts to the financial industry will likely go toÂ...