Bankruptcy Blogs

Bankruptcy Technical Corrections Act of 2010

10/04/10

On September 29, 2010, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6198, the "Bankruptcy Technical Correction Act of 2010" and referred it to the Senate Judiciary Committee. HR 6198 was introduced by Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) on September 23, 2010. The bill would make technical corrections to the Bankruptcy Code and bankruptcy-related crime statutes in Title 18.

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Bankruptcy Technical Corrections Act of 2010

10/04/10

On September 29, 2010, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6198, the "Bankruptcy Technical Correction Act of 2010" and referred it to the Senate Judiciary Committee. HR 6198 was introduced by Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) on September 23, 2010. The bill would make technical corrections to the Bankruptcy Code and bankruptcy-related crime statutes in Title 18.

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The Problem with 401(k) Loans and Consumer Bankruptcy

10/03/10

Most of the clients who I represent in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 cases view bankruptcy as their absolute last resort.  Usually, by the time they get to me,

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Atlanta Bar Bankruptcy Section Meet & Greet Happy Hour

10/02/10

 Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 5:30 pm 

texas margaritaMeet and greet Judge Wendy Hageanu, recently appointed Bankruptcy Judge for N.D. GA. and toast the 5th anniversary of surviving BAPCPA.

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September 17, 2010 and The Day the Music Died

10/01/10

The rock classic “American Pie” was inspired by the tragic death of three rock-n-roll greats, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper Richardson, in a plane crash on February 3, 1959. Don McLean famously coined the term “The Day the Music Died” to describe the event.

I was thinking about the phrase recently because there are dates and memories that get stuck in history. We remember where we were when heard that something happened. And to me a couple completely unrelated events are stuck together.

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Insurer of Mortgage Backed Securities Sues Countrywide

10/01/10

A recent case provides some insight into the world of insurance obtained by subprime mortgage companies to back their mortgage backed securities. The insurance was purchased by the mortgage companies to enhance the credit worthiness of the mortgage-backed securities.

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Insurer of Mortgage Backed Securities Sues Countrywide

10/01/10

A recent case provides some insight into the world of insurance obtained by subprime mortgage companies to back their mortgage backed securities. The insurance was purchased by the mortgage companies to enhance the credit worthiness of the mortgage-backed securities.

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Rule 2004 Examinations in Bankruptcy

09/29/10

A Rule 2004 Examination is an examination of the debtor, separate and distinct from the 341 meeting of creditors’ examination. It all begins with a Motion from a party in interest and the Court’s granting of the examination. A subpoena is served compelling the attendance of the debtor along with certain documentation is many cases.

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