Bankruptcy Blogs

Trial of the Century or Private Ceremony? (Pari Passu's Little Mysteries)

02/25/13

I am not a litigator, and would never venture to read the scheduling tea leaves to predict case outcomes. That said, two things about next Wednesday's hearing in what some call "trial of the century" strike this civilian as pretty odd.

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New York Courts Split on Jewel Unfinished Business Claims

02/25/13

By:  Guillermo Martinez

St. John’s Law Student

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff

 

Two recent New York District Court cases disagree whether the principle established in the famous California Jewel v. Boxer[1] case applies to hourly matters upon the dissolution of New York law firms.

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Liberal Test Applied to Impose Fee Award for Creditor’s Unsuccessful Discharge Objection

02/25/13

By: Lauren Michalski

St. John’s Law Student

American Bankruptcy Law Review Staff

 

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Brunner Test Reexamined in Western District of New York

02/25/13

By: Shane Malone

St. John’s Law Student

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff

 

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Act Now to Wean Multifamily Lending Off GSE Support

02/25/13

Policymakers can shape the Dodd-Frank risk retention requirements in a way that brings private investment back to the multifamily mortgage business. The window of opportunity is short.

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Dual Banking System Has Stood Test of Time

02/25/13

A century and a half ago, the National Bank Act was born with a mission to promote a strong, vibrant national banking system. What it created was a dual banking system that has been meeting the changing needs of bank customers ever since.

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Pawnbroking: The Hot New (Ancient) Credit Market

02/25/13

Thanks for having me back at Credit Slips! This week I’ll be blogging about two forms of credit that are increasingly popular: auto title lending and pawnshops.

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The Daily Docket: ResCap Bondholders Seek Rival Plans

02/25/13

Bondholders say allowing Residential Capital LLC to retain control of its stalled restructuring is “the surest path to nuclear war” and urged a judge to allow creditors to propose rival restructuring plans. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here.

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Rhythm & Hues Gets Oscars Shout-Out

02/25/13
Reuters
From left, Guillaume Rocheron, Bill Westenhofer, Erik-Jan De Boer and Donald R.
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Must You File Bankruptcy in the Bankruptcy Court Closest to Your Home?

02/25/13

Many of my Chapter 7  bankruptcy clients whom I represent in Orlando bankruptcy court reside outside the Orlando area. Some live near Jacksonville; others live close to Tampa. What choice do debtors have regarding their bankruptcy court?

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