Bankruptcy Blogs

Using closed-for-cause data during the demand deposit account origination process is quite expensive and is not predictive for every risk population.

While the paparazzi followed every move of Anna Nicole Smith during her tragically shortened life, those of us of the legal paparazzi now stalk every new development in the case which bears her legal name, Stern v. Marshall. Some commentators have asked whether the newly emphasized limitations on the jurisdiction of U.S. Bankruptcy Judges to enter final judgments will apply to U.S. Magistrates as well. The Fifth Circuit has indicated that it will soon be considering this issue.

A maker of sweet treats for Scots may face a sour fate.

Confectioner New McCowans Ltd., which makes Highland Toffee bars, Wham chew bars and Bonbons chewy candies, has gone into administration, according to the BBC.