Bankruptcy Blogs

After Beso Bankruptcy, Longoria to Produce TV Legal Drama

12/14/11
Associated Press
Eva Longoria

For Eva Longoria, art imitates life.

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In re Lothian Oil Inc.: Non-Insider Debt Claims May Be Recharacterized as Equity Under Section 501(b)(1)

12/14/11

 By: David N. Saponara

St. John’s Law Student

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff

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In re Lothian Oil Inc.: Non-Insider Debt Claims May Be Recharacterized as Equity Under Section 502(b)(1)

12/14/11

 By: David N. Saponara

St. John’s Law Student

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff

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Corzine Knew MF Global Made Loan From Customer Accounts; Trustee in Hot Pursuit

12/14/11

Duffy’s Testimony Contradicts Corzine When MF global filed for bankruptcy on October 31, it was the nation’s 8th largest bankruptcy filing. Controversy has surrounded Corzine and the demise of MF global largely due to $1.2 billion in missing client funds as well as all-in bets on risky European debt. Corzine has repeatedly denied knowledge of [...]

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The Daily Docket: WaMu Unveils Deal With Shareholders

12/14/11

Washington Mutual Inc. unveiled a new proposed settlement with shareholders who have held up confirmation of its Chapter 11 plan and a $7 billion payday for creditors. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review story here.

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Giving up Property in a Bankruptcy and Ethical Dilemmas for Lawyers

12/13/11

Believe it or not, the vast majority of bankruptcy lawyers, I would say 95% or higher, take their ethical obligations very seriously. We value the oath that we took when we received our license and honor it daily by dispensing advice in the best interests of our clients. Like doctors advising lifestyle modifications or prescribing [...]

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What Homeland Security Can Teach Office of Financial Research

12/13/11

The Office of Financial Research and the Department of Homeland Security bear uncanny similarities of purpose and origin, rising out of the ashes of two national catastrophes.

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Is Your Business Model Sabotaging Your Relationships?

12/13/11

Despite recent sweet talk about building better relationships and regaining trust, few banks are taking meaningful steps to do either. This may require some time in therapy.

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