Legislation pending in Congress would allow bankruptcy judges to help stave off foreclosures on primary homes by adjusting the mortgage terms and even forgiving part of the debt.
A prominent New Jersey divorce lawyer who filed for bankruptcy has reached a settlement to resolve creditors’ claims, but a law firm that represented a secretary who sued him is…
Bankruptcy court filings indicate that some lenders and loan servicers foreclosing on properties are charging questionable fees and misstating outstanding balances.
Chapter 13 bankruptcies that allow consumers to keep their homes are rising, encouraged in some cases by lawyers who promote the option in press releases and advertising.
It couldn’t have been O.J. Simpson’s plan, since he doesn’t get any of the profits. But the former superstar’s arrest earlier this month has helped launch his new book, If…
Ten years ago, Steven Selsberg left the Houston office of Weil, Gotshal & Manges because he didn’t make partner. Today, his professional future is looking a lot brighter.
A well-known defense lawyer is the latest central Florida attorney to be caught in the crossfire between high-profile client Lou Pearlman, a jailed music producer with $500 million in claimed…
In an ongoing effort to amp up its financial restructuring practice in the U.S. and abroad, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft has hired another six attorneys this week and plans to…
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