Recent Blog Entries

Making the pension decision

by admin | Mon, 03/22/2010 - 19:00

Whether you take the monthly pension or a lump sum payout, the decision will have lifelong effects.

Aronson Says ‘Easy Money’ Coming To An End

by admin | Thu, 03/11/2010 - 10:22
Reuters

As the economy shows signs of emerging from the doldrums, the “easy money” for distressed investors may be over, warned Jeffery H.

Avoid Chapter 11 at All Cost!!!

by admin | Thu, 03/11/2010 - 08:28

One thing that I think we all agreed on in yesterday's panel on "too big to fail" was that many of the plans for a separate resolution authority are being driven toward a FDIC model by Treasury and the Fed,...

The Daily Docket: More Distress On The Horizon?

by admin | Thu, 03/11/2010 - 07:43

Distressed investors and bankruptcy professionals say they see more corporate wreckage and investing opportunities on the horizon despite a nascent economic recovery that comes on the heels of some of the biggest business failures on record. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review story here.

“Bankruptcy Petition Preparer” Slammed by New Mexico Court

by admin | Thu, 03/11/2010 - 02:55

A non-attorney “bankruptcy petition preparer” (BPP) was recently permantly enjoined by a New Mexico bankruptcy court from assisting any more debtors in preparing bankruptcy petitions.  This case, U.S. Trustee v. Brown, 2010 WL 519849 (Bky.D.N.M. Feb. 8, 2010), held that Pamela Brown, in the person of Southwest Bankruptcy Services, had violated section 110 of the bankruptcy code in nine separate cases.

cdcbaa Meet the Clerk Program - location change

by admin | Wed, 03/10/2010 - 23:38

MEET THE COURT CLERK'S OFFICE: THE POWER BEHIND THE POWER NEW LOCATION The Olympic Collection Banquet & Conference Center 11301 Olympic Blvd., Suite #204 Los Angeles, CA 90064 (West L.A. – 405 & 10 Freeway) Tel (310) 575-4585 MCLE Program...

Court Holds that Administrative Claims Cannot Be Disallowed Under Section 502(d)

by admin | Wed, 03/10/2010 - 22:55

By: Michael Ryan Diaz
St. John’s Law Student
American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff
 
In ASM Capital, LP v. Ames Department Stores, Inc.

6 ways to a successful savings plan

by admin | Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:05

The younger you are when you start, the less you have to contribute to reach your long-term goals.

2 big homeownership expenses to deduct

by admin | Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:00

These home-related costs get special treatment at tax time, thanks to modifications in the law.

4 tips for health care savings

by admin | Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:00

Taking four simple steps can help you reduce health care costs without sacrificing quality of care.