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Former Clients Sue Bryan Cave, Holland & Knight in Bankruptcy Court

Former Clients Sue Bryan Cave, Holland & Knight in Bankruptcy Court

Two former clients of Bryan Cave and Holland & Knight are now suing the firms, and alleging that the firms had a part to play in the companies bankruptcies. The…

Lehman Brothers Collapse Detailed in Report by Jenner & Block LLP

Lehman Brothers Collapse Detailed in Report by Jenner & Block LLP

After a year of arduous investigation, Anton Valukas and his Chicago based law firm, Jenner & Block, LLP, have produced a 2,200 page report regarding the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers…

Federal Courts Seek to Hire 13 Bankruptcy Judges

Federal Courts Seek to Hire 13 Bankruptcy Judges

The Judicial Conference, the policymaking arm of the US Federal Courts, is urging Congress to fill 13 new permanent bankruptcy judgeships in 10 judicial districts; convert 22 existing temporary judgeships…

8,000 Claims in Madoff Fiasco?

8,000 Claims in Madoff Fiasco?

The Securities Investor Protection Corporation and the trustee handling the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC have mailed more than 8,000 claim forms to customers who lost money…

Law Firm Sued Over Failed Trump Development

Law Firm Sued Over Failed Trump Development

Wes & Diane McLeod, who placed a deposit on a unit at Trump Tower Tampa, are suing the developers of that failed project in a potential class action claiming escrow money…

The Bankruptcy Boom: Business Filings Up 49%

The Bankruptcy Boom: Business Filings Up 49%

Federal bankruptcy filings rose by 30% for the 12-month period ending September 30th, while business filings climbed 49% in the same period, according to the Administrative Office of the US…

Bienenstock to Make GM Into “Futuristic” Automaker

Bienenstock to Make GM Into “Futuristic” Automaker

Yesterday we reported that General Motors had hired Dewey LeBoeuf’s Martin Bienenstock, who worked on the Enron bankruptcy and was previously a GM lawyer. Today the ABA Journal reports that…