Bankruptcy Blogs

What is Involuntary Bankruptcy?

10/23/12

Most people who end up in bankruptcy choose that path. That’s why it’s sometimes called “voluntary bankruptcy.” However, there is another, much-lesser-known, type of bankruptcy which can be useful for creditors known as “involuntary bankruptcy.”

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The Daily Docket: Solyndra Exit Plan Confirmed

10/23/12

A bankruptcy judge Monday confirmed Solyndra LLC’s Chapter 11 plan, brushing aside protests from the Department of Energy, which stands to lose most of the $527 million in taxpayer dollars it risked on the company. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here.

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Bring on the Binders

10/23/12

Romney may have worded it awkwardly, but he has never expressed a more pro-female sentiment than when he talked about those "binders full of women." Oftentimes, you need to deliver the resumes of female candidates directly to the decision makers in order to promote gender equity.

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Big Bank CEOs Continue to Push on (But Not Solve) the Fiscal Cliff Problem; Volcker News

10/23/12

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Big Bank CEOs vs. the Fiscal Cliff: Big bank CEOs are intensifying their efforts to get Congress to deal with the looming fiscal cliff, convening to discuss the issue over lunch at JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon's house and releasing a letter intended to sway legislators toward a budget compromise. "We write today to urge you to work together to reach a bipartisan agreement to avoid the approaching 'fiscal cliff,' and take...

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Brains for Hire

10/22/12

Posting again on fiction so soon? Not the original intention, but I recently read a story that skirts around the substantive core of Credit Slips, as well as the fabulous work of sociologist Viviana Zelizer, a past Credit Slips guest. Blame or gratitude can be sent c.o.d.

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Alternatives to Bankruptcy–Debt Settlement–New Info!

10/22/12

I have been writing about alternatives to bankruptcy.  In an earlier post, I discussed debt settlement.

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‘Keep Hickey American,’ Says…Everyone?

10/22/12
Office of Sen. Charles E. Schumer
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When Is Bank Regulation Really Bank Protectionism?

10/22/12

The simmering controversy over American Express' Bluebird card typifies a classic debate: When do regulations that ostensibly protect the public from shady operators really just protect incumbent businesses from competition?

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How to Put an End to Bank Bashing

10/22/12

There needs to be stronger incentive for bankers to behave, far-reaching cultural changes spurred by directors and a unilateral commitment to stamp out money-laundering schemes.

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