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Heller Ehrman Buried in Lawsuits; May Be Forced Into Bankruptcy

Heller Ehrman Buried in Lawsuits; May Be Forced Into Bankruptcy

A San Francisco landlord for Heller Ehrman won a court ruling earlier this month, that means bankruptcy is now likely for the defunct law firm. The San Francisco Superior Court…

Greenspoon Marder Expands, Adds Four Lawyers

Fort Lauderdale, Florida’s Greenspoon Marder has opened a new office in Stuart, Florida, adding four attorneys. The 72-lawyer firm added its sixth office to accommodate two new lawyers who joined…

“Avalanche” of Chapter 11 Filings Means Attorney Work for Years to Come

From Financial Week: The counter-cyclical practices of bankruptcy lawyers are thriving amid the worst business collapse since the Great Depression. Their firms are buried in an avalanche of Chapter 11…

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…

“Zombie” Debt Collectors Harass the Bankrupt, Eat Brains

At Lawyers and Settlements, an interview with New York bankruptcy attorney Charles Juntikka, about how fraudulent “zombie” debt collectors harass and victimize people who have gone through a bankruptcy: That…

News Flash: Water Wet, Ice Cold, Dreier Bankrupt

News Flash: Water Wet, Ice Cold, Dreier Bankrupt

Marc Dreier (center) with football ex-player Michael Strahan and actor William Shatner. No, really. Notice how this photo really plays up Dreier’s Oompa Loompa ancestry. The law firm Dreier LLP…

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…

“Onslaught of Bankruptcies” Means Steady Increase in Law Jobs

“Onslaught of Bankruptcies” Means Steady Increase in Law Jobs

From the AE Feldman Blog: Executive search firm, A.E. Feldman, says the surge in bankruptcies is creating opportunities for candidates with expertise in underwriting, restructuring, valuation and loan workouts. The…

Automakers Retain Counsel to Mull Bankruptcy Options [Update]

Automakers Retain Counsel to Mull Bankruptcy Options [Update]

General Motors has hired Harvey Miller of the New York law firm Weil Gotshal & Manges to help the beleagured auto giant consider its bankruptcy options, should the US Senate…

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