Blog Posts in August, 2011
Posted on Aug 30, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
Have you recently filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy ? If so, you will soon be assigned a bankruptcy trustee to oversee your case. This person will be responsible not only for reviewing your bankruptcy ...
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Posted on Aug 29, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
In Texas, if you are about to file for bankruptcy , you are likely to have heard some terms that you are not familiar with. One of these terms – a bankruptcy discharge – is likely the ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
Are you drowning in debt? Do you have a second mortgage taken out on your home? If so, filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy could change your life. You may have heard that filing for bankruptcy will erase ...
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Posted on Aug 22, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
A man once indicted for shaking down vendors at an electronic store is now filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Las Vegas, Nevada. A few years before, the man was one of the best-known high rollers in ...
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Posted on Aug 16, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
This week, another company filed its Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition in a U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The company, which has been in existence since 1977, has worked with large organizations to enhance ...
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Posted on Aug 15, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
After experiencing several quarters of declining interest in the company, a solar panel-producing corporation has decided to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy . After speaking with the shareholders, who ...
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Posted on Aug 9, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
While many businesses are filing for bankruptcy and closing their doors, one restaurant company is actually looking to open even more stores. The company, known for providing the ambiance of an Irish ...
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Posted on Aug 8, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
Good news for homeowners in South Central Texas: bankruptcy filings have dropped significantly in the area over the past month. According to one bankruptcy researcher, the month of June saw 100 less ...
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Posted on Aug 2, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
After managing others funds for years, one maritime company finds itself filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to the court documents filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the state ...
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Posted on Aug 1, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
With so many businesses and individuals filing for bankruptcy, it should almost come as no surprise that entire municipalities are now seeking bankruptcy protection. This is the case for one county, a ...
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