Bankruptcy Blogs

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05/28/13

So, I just discovered that the Credit Slips feed to Facebook has been inactive for two months. I think I have fixed it. As the one with all the virtual keys to the machines, my experience when looking at the web site is not always the same as everyone else's. And, this blog is something we all do in our spare time. If something stops working or you have other suggestions, feel welcome to shoot me an e-mail or leave a comment. It will be a help.

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Take a Deep Breath and Think Before Rushing Further Reform

05/28/13

The nation needs a more informed public discussion of the kind of financial system we really want before we try breaking up the big banks through legislation or regulatory fiat.

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Grading U.S. Bankruptcy Watchdogs

05/28/13

It’s report-card season, and the federal government’s team of bankruptcy watchdogs isn’t immune from evaluation. In a self-generated report card, those watchdogs say they’ve earned straight A’s in everything but executive bonuses.

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EMV Could Make Prepaid Cards Prohibitive to Issue, Unless ...

05/28/13

Either prepaid will move to mobile or prepaid will have to be repositioned toward a more value-added proposition.

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On Behalf of Bankruptcy Lawyers Everywhere, Mr. Liptak You Have Hurt Our Feelings

05/28/13

Bankruptcy lawyers and judges often toil away in the lower reaches of the federal judicial over not-so-momentous issues such as the value of a refrigerator. When bankruptcy issues get to the Supreme Court, we tend to get excited. Boy, did that balloon get popped in Adam Liptak's New York Times column this morning about a recent tendency toward unanimity in the Supreme Court:

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Turn the Gold to Chrome

05/28/13

Some thoughts on the recent prepack of an Eastern European vodka maker that passed through Delaware, over at Dealb%k.

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How to Avoid Fair Lending Enforcement Actions

05/28/13

The CFPB has made fair lending a top priority. To avoid problems, scrutinize the agency’s view of the laws, proactively analyze policies and document the reasons behind your loan decisions.

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The Daily Docket: Trustee Opposes AMR Plan

05/28/13
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Dimon Postscript; Eurozone Turmoil Sparks U.S. M&A

05/28/13

Receiving Wide Coverage ...

A Little Something for Dimon Withdrawal: Feeling bereft now that the shooting has died down in the tabloid war over the House of JPMorgan Chase? Jamie Dimon may not really "want any more press," but the press isn't quite cooperating. In "Current Account" in the Journal, Francesco Guerrera offered a homily about how Dimon should think about succession and board expertise after his victory in retaining the chairmanship. In "Fair Game" in...

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