Bankruptcy Blogs

The Daily Docket: Friendly’s Restaurants Preparing Bankruptcy Filing

09/30/11

The Friendly’s restaurant chain is preparing for a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and potential sale, The Wall Street Journal reports.

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Bank Debacles Drive Europe to Raise the Bar on Audits

09/29/11

The most dramatic reforms proposed by the European Commission could require audit-only firms, auditor rotation every nine years, and dual audits, as well as enhanced auditor reporting to shareholders.

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Why B of A Needs $5

09/29/11

Is Bank of America charging for debit cards because it is shortsighted or because it is too bloated to compete against smaller institutions for consumer accounts?

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Is Fat Good in Finance? Looking at the Vickers Report

09/29/11

The "bigger is better" view was supported by the notion that economies of scale would allow for a multitude of virtuous outcomes. If only this were true.

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Bernsen Distances Himself from Courtroom Drama

09/29/11
Corbin Bernsen

Actor Corbin Bernsen, who became a star playing cunning divorce lawyer Arnie Becker in “L.A

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The Daily Docket: Graceway Enters Bankruptcy

09/29/11

Graceway Pharmaceuticals LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, one day after announcing its plans to seek a sale of its assets to Galderma S.A. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here.

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Durbin's Silver Lining Is in Small-Biz Card Acceptance

09/28/11

An increased number of small businesses can now afford to accept card payments for their services, creating a new opportunity for banks.

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Some Wild Idea in a Big White Bed

09/28/11

Over at Dealbook, I take a look at the obvious solution to the Greek situation and the chatter regarding a sovereign bankruptcy procedure.

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