The different types of bankruptcy explained
There are four types of bankruptcy: chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13. They are named depending on their chapters in the United States Bankruptcy code. The types differ based on the debtor, the debtor’s income, and the methods used in repaying the debts. Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy are for individuals seeking to settle their […]
Personal Bankruptcy for Small Business Owners
The economy has been hard on all of us; small and large businesses alike have felt the effects. Most often, the news focuses on corporate bankruptcies and large company debts, when small businesses are struggling as well. So what happens to a small business when the owner is facing personal bankruptcy? Do they have to […]
Bankruptcy Attorney Fees and Payment Plans
If you’re thinking about hiring a bankruptcy attorney, you may be wondering how much their services will cost, how you can pay them, and how they can help out in your financial and debt situations. The good news is that hiring and working with a bankruptcy attorney is one of the most affordable and simple […]
Hussey Copper files for bankruptcy
Another American company has been hit hard by the financial crisis. Pennsylvania based producer of copper products, Hussey Copper Ltd. and affiliates filed for bankruptcy in Delaware on September 27. The company blames the price of copper and plans to sell all assets but will continue to operate until agreements are made. The company employs […]
Saab Receives Bankruptcy Protection
People tend to worry when large corporations file for bankruptcy; it can put hundreds of people out of work, it can have a domino effect on its vendors and suppliers and the amount of corporate bankruptcies can be a general indicator of the state of our economy. But just as in personal bankruptcy, corporations can […]
Solyndra Bankruptcy
Solyndra, a U.S. Solar Company known most recently for receiving a federal loan guarantee of $535 million from the Department of Energy, is closing down and filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The Company released a statement on August 31st to announce that “Solyndra LLC, the American manufacturer of innovative cylindrical solar systems for commercial rooftops […]
Central Falls Declares Bankruptcy
As the recession rages on, bankruptcies are becoming more common than retirement funds. While personal bankruptcies can set a family back financially, imagine the setbacks an entire city would face. The small town of Central Falls, Rhode Island, is facing that very question now, as it has promised almost $80 million in retirement benefits to […]
Hospitals Continue to Face Bankruptcy
A bad economy affects everyone; small businesses, large businesses, government jobs, government funded programs, everyone. Hospitals are no different. While many people look at hospitals as a public safeguard for our health, many people forget that hospitals are businesses too. And while all businesses need to at least break even to continue operating, a recent […]
The Enron Bankruptcy
The Enron bankruptcy was one of the most controversial corporate bankruptcies in the history on the U.S. Not only was it the largest Chapter 11 bankruptcy of all time (which has since been surpassed by both Worldcom and Lehman Brothers) by clocking in with $63.4 billion in assets but the company’s downfall was due to […]
Famous Corporate Bankruptcies
As both consumer and business bankruptcies continue to flood our economy, it’s no wonder that our recession has been a long and drawn out one. Corporate bankruptcies always seem to be the most shocking, as Americans tend to think that large companies are invulnerable to the financial struggles of small business owners and consumers. Some […]
