Blog Posts in January, 2011
Posted on Jan 31, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
If you aren't sure which type of bankruptcy will work best for your current financial situation, consider these benefits of Chapter 7 bankruptcy : One of the most popular reasons why people often ...
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Posted on Jan 25, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
The Orchard Brands Corp., less commonly known as Appleseed's Intermediate Holdings LLC, follows suit of other businesses lately and filed for bankruptcy . The company, who sells online through almost ...
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Posted on Jan 24, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
In an argument that is certain to last for months, if not years, U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Eric Cantor re-affirmed his belief that states should not be allowed to declare ...
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Posted on Jan 18, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
Tamarack Resort is back to the drawing board after a federal judge dismissed their case on Tuesday, sending it back to state court. The company had asked the court for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection ...
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Posted on Jan 17, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
As news surfaced about Borders Group Inc. hiring a law firm to protect it from bankruptcy , the stock price fell as much as 17 percent earlier this week. Shares were selling for 92 cents, down 14 ...
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Posted on Jan 11, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
Paul R. Ridgeway, the man behind the company that was responsible for coordinating transportation for NFL Superbowls and other high-profile events, is now filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy . He has ...
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Posted on Jan 10, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
The famous food court staple Sbarro Inc. has hired bankruptcy lawyers to possibly start working on its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring plans. It will rely on the experts at Kirkland & Ellis to ...
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Posted on Jan 4, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
The state of Hawaii saw a dramatic increase in Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings last year. According to statistics from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Hawaii, the state saw an increase in filings ...
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Posted on Jan 3, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
High unemployment rates and depressed home prices are partly to blame for the high amount of bankruptcies filed in 2010. In total there were 1.53 million, up nine percent from 2009. This is based on ...
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