Bankruptcy Blogs

The Daily Docket: Dynegy “Disappointed” by Examiner’s Report

03/16/12

Dynegy defended its actions in transferring assets from its subsidiary to its parent company before bankrupting the subsidiary, a move a bankruptcy examiner blasted last week as fraudulent. Read the story here in Deal Journal.

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Homeowners Were Goldman Sachs' Other 'Muppets'

03/16/12

For years, Litton Loan Servicing was open to making a deal with delinquent borrowers. Then Goldman took over.

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How to Get Small Businesses Ready to Borrow

03/16/12

For young businesses to succeed, they first need business management tools, networks and coaching. Only after they have these things are they ready to take out loans.

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No New Charters Is a Bad Sign

03/15/12

Unless there is a hidden Washington agenda to eliminate community banks as trouble-prone or hard to regulate, it is time to rethink the limitations and criteria required for new applicants.

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Bankruptcy of Native American ‘Tribe’ Raises Intriguing Legal Questions

03/15/12

The Western Mohegan Tribe & Nation of New York has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Against the Native American community’s grip of sovereign rights, the request for protection from a federal court would be a jarring development—that is, if only the group seeking protection were one of the 566 tribes that have been officially recognized by the U.S. government.

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The Real Question re Goldman

03/15/12

Why doesn't Goldman have its employees sign non-disclosure agreements?

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What Small Businesses Need Right Now

03/15/12

Congress should repeal Sarbanes-Oxley to increase the flow of equity capital to micro- and small-cap public companies. Lawmakers also must increase the allotment for the SBA 7a program and guarantee it exists for the next three years.

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