Blog Posts in December, 2009

HyperMed Inc. Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

In Burlington, Massachusetts, HyperMed Inc. filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in Massachusetts District Court. HyperMed Inc. is a medical equipment maker that is headquartered in the state. According to ...

Citadel Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Citadel Broadcasting Corp has reached an agreement with its lenders that will allow the company to eliminate $1.4 billion of its debt. The radio giant owns 11 stations in Maine, including WBLM, WCYY, ...

The Carmichael Firm becomes a member of Find a Bankruptcy Lawyer

The Carmichael Firm has become a member of Find a Bankruptcy Lawyer. We are pleased to inform you that Baton Rouge Bankruptcy Lawyer, The Carmichael Firm, has become a member of our directory. If you ...

Debt Consolidation v. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

If you are struggling under mounting debt, you may want to consider filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy or taking advantage of a debt consolidation program. Both of these are effective ways to get your ...

Merisant Worldwide Inc. Files for Chapter 11

On Wednesday, Merisant Worldwide Inc. filed its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan and received court approval. Merisant, a Chicago -based company, is the maker of the artificial sweetener, ...

Nevada Leads Nation in Bankruptcy Filings

While bankruptcy filings are up throughout country, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts is reporting that Nevada leads the nation in total bankruptcy filings. Bankruptcy filings in Nevada ...

Debt Settlement v. Debt Consolidation

If you are looking for a way to get a handle on your debts, you may want to consider debt settlement or debt consolidation as an option for you. Debt Settlement is the process of negotiating with your ...

Dan Stern Homes Files for Chapter 7 in Tennessee

Brentwood, Tennessee - it is being reported that Dan Stern Homes recently filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and so too have the company's owners, Dan and Dana Stern. Dan Stern Homes is a luxury home ...

Foreclosure Guidelines Announced to Help Troubled Homeowners

The U.S. Treasury Department has released new guidelines designed to help struggling homeowners through the short sale process. The new guidelines for the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives ...

Citadel Broadcasting Filing for Chapter 11

According to several media outlets, Citadel Broadcasting is on the verge of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Several sources claim the company will file by the end of 2009. Sources told the Wall ...

Understanding the Term "Automatic Stay"

By definition, a temporary stay is a temporary evaluation that takes effect as soon as an individual or corporation files for bankruptcy. Once an automatic stay has been put into place, creditors are ...

Supreme Court Considers Changes to Bankruptcy Laws

The U.S. Supreme Court is taking another look at the provisions added to the U.S. bankruptcy code in 2005. As part of the 2005 bankruptcy provisions, bankruptcy attorneys are not allowed to advise or ...

JC Law Group becomes a member of Find a Bankruptcy Lawyer

JC Law Group has become a member of Find a Bankruptcy Lawyer. We are pleased to inform you that San Francisco Bankruptcy Lawyer, JC Law Group, has become a member of our directory. If you need the ...