Bankruptcy Blogs

Landry’s To Run, Possibly Buy, Beso

08/10/11
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Eva Longoria

Landry’s Restaurants Inc. is continuing to bet on the potential of

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The Daily Docket: For Restructuring Pros, ‘Debtmageddon’ Par for the Course

08/10/11

For restructuring professionals accustomed to downgrades and deadlines, “debtmageddon” was just another day at the office. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review story here.

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Kredyt na mieszkanie porownanie

08/10/11

Jeśli zamierzamy wziąć kredyt, zwłaszcza hipoteczny, szukamy takich ofert, które jak najbardziej będą dostosowane do naszych potrzeb. Dlatego t…


Jeśli zamierzamy wziąć kredyt, zwłaszcza hipoteczny, szukamy takich ofert, które jak najbardziej będą dostosowane do naszych potrzeb. Dlatego też bierzemy pod uwagę wszystkie możliwe czynniki jak wysokość kredytu, jego oprocentowanie oraz okres w jakim możemy go spłacać.

Dla wielu osób koszty kredytowe są najważniejsze. Coraz częściej jednak ludzie zwracają uwagi na tzw. opcje dodatkowe.

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The Bankruptcy Process

08/09/11

What steps need to be taken when you file for bankruptcy?  How will the thing pan out?  To avoid the fear of the unknown, here is a general run-down of the basic steps of filing for bankruptcy and receiving a discharge. Before you file your petition, you are required to complete the counseling requirement.  This [...]

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Expect a CFPB Compromise

08/09/11

The two most notable differences between the CFPB and other regulatory bodies are the unusual and unprecedented funding mechanism provided and extent of the powers authorized for the director.

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Civil Rights Opinion May Affect Attorney's Fees in Bankruptcy

08/09/11
A decision reviewing attorney's fees in a complex Title VII class action may have repercussions for attorney's fees in bankruptcy cases as well. McClain v. Lufkin Industries, Inc., No. 10-40036 (5th Cir. 8/8/11). You can find the opinion here.

What Happened

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Step Inside a Bank Branch in the Year 2030

08/09/11

The branch will be mainly a marketing and new account indoctrination center. Smartphones will eliminate most face-to-face transactions, as well as paper checks, currency and cards - not to mention the costs associated with those media.

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S&P Has No Special Magic for Judging U.S. Creditworthiness

08/09/11

Unlike grading corporate credits, rating big countries is thoroughly ridiculous. We can all look at the same budget numbers and assess the political prospects as well as any rating agency.

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The Daily Docket: FDIC Asks Judge to Toss $1.75B Bank Of America Lawsuit

08/09/11

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is asking a federal judge to dismiss Bank of America Corp.’s $1.75 billion lawsuit seeking to recover losses suffered by investors in a subsidiary of Taylor Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., the latest legal fallout from the collapse of the mortgage lender. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review story here.

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I Can’t Afford To Pay My Creditors But I Don’t Want My Bass Boat Sold!

08/08/11

Yes, it is quite a lot of fun to be skimming across the water heading to that secret spot where you know the big lunker is lurking.  You have had a lot of fun fishing over the years and if you could just get your financial issues behind you, you would spend more time fishing.  [...]

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