BLADE NEWS AND WIRE SERVICES Bankruptcy filings in northwest Ohio fell in July, the fourth straight month in which case numbers were lower than in the same month last year. July filings for the 21 Ohio counties covered by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Toledo fell 13 percent to 734. The figure, however, was considerably higher than the July filings two years earlier and in each of the two prior …
Cafeteria operator Luby’s, Inc. announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved the sale of substantially all of the assets of Fuddruckers, Inc., Magic Brands, LLC and certain of their affiliates (collectively, “Fuddruckers”) to Luby’s, Inc. for approximately $61 million in cash.
MILWAUKEE Bankruptcy filings are up 16 percent in Wisconsin during the first half of the year. U.S. Bankruptcy Court records show more than 16,000 petitions were filed through June. Eighty-two percent of the petitions are for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Thats the type that lets consumers wipe out debt such as credit card balances and medical and utility bills. Bankruptcy attorneys tell the Journal …
Bankruptcy filings in Connecticut climbed 20 percent in the first two quarters compared to the same period in 2009 and rose 6.5 percent from the last half of 2009, according to a new report from banking and real estate research firm The Warren Group.
Bankruptcy filings in Connecticut climbed 20 percent in the first two quarters compared to the same period in 2009 and rose 6.5 percent from the last half of 2009, according to a new report from banking and real estate research firm The Warren Group.
A Richmond bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of Mattress King’s remaining assets to Maryland-based Mattress Discounters. The deal includes assuming leases on two Mattress King stores, assets, inventory and intellectual property including its name. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Douglas O. Tice. Jr. last week gave preliminary approval to the $190,000 …
Bankruptcy and foreclosure lawyers arent getting a lot of rest these days. The down economy which has wreaked havoc on entrepreneurs, banks and real estate developers has spawned a big demand for attorneys in those practice areas.
Bankruptcy and foreclosure lawyers arent getting a lot of rest these days. The down economy which has wreaked havoc on entrepreneurs, banks and real estate developers has spawned a big demand for attorneys in those practice areas.
A US bankruptcy judge has decided that the cash-strapped Texas Rangers will be auctioned off, setting a date of Aug. 4 for the bidding.
The good news is the number of bankruptcy filings in New Hampshire continues to fall. The bad news is filings in June and for the year are still ahead of last year, when a record number of bankruptcies were filed. Some 443 individuals and businesses filed for bankruptcy protection in June about 20 more than last year. So far this year, there have been 3,341 filings.