ABI Blog Exchange

2016-04-18
Are you stressed to meet the deadline to file your taxes today or relieved that you already filed your return?  If so, today may be a day of freebies

Read More from: Bonds & Botes, P.C.

2016-04-18
The doctrine of equitable mootness provides that Chapter 11 reorganization plans will be deemed moot, and therefore not subject to appellate review, if a plan has been substantially consummated and granting appellate relief would impair the rights of
2016-04-18
The idea of financial institutions resembling financial institutions has caught on with some industry observers for reasons other than reducing systemic risk.

Read More from: BankThink

2016-04-18
Jill Frizzley has joined law firm Weil, Gosthal & Manges as counsel in the business finance and restructuring department.

Read More from: WSJ.com: Bankruptcy Beat

2016-04-18
Despite the initial glee of the prospect of a United States that was independent of Middle East oil, beginning in the fourth quarter of 2014, the price of oil started dropping precipitously.  As noted in a recent article, over 80 bankruptcies in the
2016-04-18
All the noise over the impact of the Current Expected Loss Model is paralyzing bankers from taking reasonable and practical steps to prepare for the new accounting standard.

Read More from: BankThink

2016-04-18
Receiving Wide Coverage ... Earnings Update: Morgan Stanley also had a difficult first quarter, but like its competitors the downturn was less substantial than expected.

Read More from: BankThink

2016-04-18
Vestis Retail Group, LLC and eight affiliates, which own the Bob’s Stores, Sports Chalet and Eastern Mountain Sports retail chains, have filed chapter 11 petitions before the U
2016-04-18
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Read More from: WSJ.com: Bankruptcy Beat

2016-04-15
In a 21 page decision released April 15, 2016, Judge Sontchi of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court ruled on summary judgment regarding a claim submitted by attorneys related to previous litigation. 
2016-04-15
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has finally announced a program to reduce principal balances of distressed home

Read More from: Credit Slips

2016-04-15
American Bankruptcy Institute, Annual Spring Meeting — Education Session By Donald L. Swanson The panel of three people [two attorney mediators and a judge mediator] is superb.

Read More from: Mediatbankry

2016-04-15
The $5 billion settlement between Goldman Sachs and the Department of Justice sounds significant, but here's why it's not real accountability.

Read More from: BankThink

2016-04-15
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. on Thursday will ask a Manhattan judge for permission to use a hotly contested bankruptcy loan from Delta Air Lines as well as seek approval for a settlement with the airline.

Read More from: WSJ.com: Bankruptcy Beat

2016-04-15
Our own Brad Botes was recently named a Birmingham “Top Lawyer” for 2016 by B Metro magazine.

Read More from: Bonds & Botes, P.C.

2016-04-15
Breaking News This Morning ... Earnings: Citigroup, Regions Receiving Wide Coverage ...

Read More from: BankThink

2016-04-15
Congress should consider placing restrictions on the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network as the agency targets foreign banks it deems money laundering risks.

Read More from: BankThink

2016-04-15
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Read More from: WSJ.com: Bankruptcy Beat

2016-04-15
It's tax time, and here comes another Porter blog post about refund anticipation loans (RALs).

Read More from: Credit Slips