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Bankruptcy Backfire! Is Bankruptcy “Reform” Biting the Hand that Fed it?

As anyone who follows the world of bankruptcy knows, as of October 17, 2005, substantial and, from the point of view of consumers, painful changes were made to the Federal Bankruptcy Laws. At the behest, primarily, of the credit card providers and banks, who had been lobbying for years, new legislation was drafted and [...]

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Landlords Rejoice! The Bankruptcy Code Loves You

“In the wake of the recent and very substantial changes to the nation’s bankruptcy laws, the most significant beneficiaries are likely to be commercial landlords.” So says Warren R. Graham, a bankruptcy lawyer with 25 years of experience, much of it representing both landlords and tenants in large Chapter 11 reorganizations.
“Most of the public attention, [...]

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U.S. Auto Manufacturers Are They Ready To Declare Bankruptcy?

U.S. auto manufacturers are facing more pressure from import manufacturers every year. They have already been feeling the heat from Nissan, Toyota and Honda, but now with Hyundai taking a larger chunk of the middle and lower range cars, SUV’s and trucks this may be the start of the end of the likes of Ford [...]

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Are You Considering Bankruptcy? Wait!

Filing for bankruptcy is an extreme move and definitely not a fast fix. It’s an extended, painful proceeding with a major impact on your social standing and you’re unlikely to be able to get any kind of credit for up to ten years afterwards.
Even so bankruptcies are rising. Out of stupidity or ignorance more [...]

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