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Free E-Book Helps Bankruptcy Filers Rebuild Their Financial Lives - Sacramento Bee

04/17/12

"According to U.S. Bankruptcy Court data, personal bankruptcy filings in 2009 and 2010 were at very high levels, 1.58 million and 1.66 million respectively," said Beth Mason, InCharge's Director of Outreach for Bankruptcy Services.  "While 2011 ...

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Exclusive: Carlyle to explore $1 billion Metaldyne sale: sources - msnbc.com

04/17/12

The potential sale of Metaldyne could prove a strong win for Carlyle almost three years after the auto supplier filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it struggled with high debt and a severe slump in vehicle production volumes in North America.

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Ally’s Residential Capital Misses Debt Interest Payment - Bloomberg

04/17/12

If it does, there’s no point covering this payment because they’ll meet all their obligations in the bankruptcy filing.” Chief Executive Officer Michael Carpenter is searching for ways to repay U.S. bailouts exceeding $17 billion that left ...

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Lee Enterprises 2Q loss widens - AP - msnbc.com

04/17/12

The digital portion of advertising revenue rose 9.9 percent to $15.7 million. Lee filed for bankruptcy protection on Dec.12 to compel a small minority of its lenders to agree to a refinancing plan that gives the company more time to repay about $1 billion in debt.

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New Consulting Firm Gavin/Solmonese Offers Powerful Combination of Corporate Restructuring and Public Affairs Expertise - StreetInsider.com

04/17/12

Under the Gavin/Solmonese name, Gavin and his team will continue to provide its nationally recognized creditors and secured lenders’ rights representation, bankruptcy and fiduciary services, and litigation consulting and expert witness testimony.

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Lumber Products agrees to Chapter 11 filing - The Business Journal

04/17/12

Lumber Products Lumber Products Latest from The Business Journals Follow this company, one of Oregon’s largest private companies, filed for protection from creditors after agreeing with its principal lender to place the company in the hands of ...

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Lumber Products agrees to Chapter 11 filing - The Business Journal

04/17/12

Lumber Products Lumber Products Latest from The Business Journals Follow this company, one of Oregon’s largest private companies, filed for protection from creditors after agreeing with its principal lender to place the company in the hands of ...

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S.A. Opera to file for bankruptcy within 20 days - MySanAntonio

04/17/12

who would be claimants in the case, Osherow said. “The staff members have all moved on to other jobs,” Osherow said. “Every single person is sad that San Antonio Opera has to file for bankruptcy,” Osherow added. “These people are all volunteers.

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Lorraine Drumm agrees settlement with US bankruptcy official - RTE Online

04/17/12

The official had charged that she was involved in an improper transfer of assets from her husband, that would have affected the bankruptcy case. The agreement will see Mrs Drumm paying a settlement and then being entitled to keep a share of the rest of the ...

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Bankruptcy Court Delivers Next Chapter In Developing Law Regarding Post-Petition Lien Perfection By Subcontractors - jdsupra.com

04/17/12

In the Mammoth and Harrelson cases, the Bankruptcy Court held that a subcontractor violates the automatic stay by serving, after the bankruptcy petition date, a notice of claim of lien on funds due to the debtor. Key to the court’s analysis was whether ...

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