Blog Posts in September, 2009

Star Tribune Emerges From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

With a new corporate name, the Star Tribune, a daily newspaper out of Minneapolis, has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Now called Star Tribune Media Co., 95 percent of the company's stock is owned ...

Iwama Law Firm becomes a member of Find a Bankruptcy Lawyer

Iwama Law Firm has become a member of Find a Bankruptcy Lawyer. We are pleased to inform you that Kent Bankruptcy Lawyer, Iwama Law Firm, has become a member of our directory. If you need the services ...

Former U.S. Congressman Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Citing $7 Million in Debt

A Louisiana congressman has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, claiming that he and his wife are more than $7 million in debt. Former U.S. Rep. William Jefferson and his wife Andrea filed for ...

Getting Credit Back on Track After Filing for Bankruptcy

After filing for bankruptcy, there are several ways in which you can work towards rebuilding your credit and maintaining a good credit score. 1. Be sure to pay off your utility bills, car payments, ...

Famous New York Restaurant Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Tavern on the Green, one of New York City's most famous restaurants, has chosen to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Twenty creditors were listed in the bankruptcy filing, including the New ...

Famous New York Restaurant Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Tavern on the Green, one of New York City's most famous restaurants, has chosen to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Twenty creditors were listed in the bankruptcy filing, including the New ...

What Is the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13?

If you are planning to file for individual bankruptcy, you will need to know the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. However, before the differences are outlined, you may want to know what ...