Archive for the ‘Legal Issues’ Category

Prisoners of Debt

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

A fresh start with bankruptcy? Big lenders keep sqeezing money out of consumers whose debts were canceled by the courts

Original post by AnthonyK

Flying Solo in the Golden Years

Sunday, August 19th, 2007

Retiring as a single person presents special challenges. Here are some tips for planning ahead

Original post by AnthonyK

What Went Wrong at Mattel

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

The toymaker is recalling more dangerous toys made in China. Its troubles may be a warning sign for other multinationals

Original post by AnthonyK

Insider Trading at American Home?

Monday, August 13th, 2007

CEO Strauss’ sale of 2.9 million shares five days before the company’s bankruptcy was announced raises plenty of questions

Original post by AnthonyK

Is Your Mortgage in Trouble?

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

Your lender may have disappeared but (sorry) your mortgage isn’t going to. Here’s what does happen&mdashand why you should worry

Original post by AnthonyK

Angry Homeowners Take to the Web

Monday, August 6th, 2007

As homebuilders struggle and houses get harder to sell, builder-bashing gripe sites are grabbing more attention and more traffic

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Bear Stearns: Behind S&P’s Negative Call

Friday, August 3rd, 2007

The ratings agency cut its outlook on the company, citing continued mortgage exposure and litigation risk. Still, S&P thinks Bear has strong liquidity

Original post by AnthonyK

Saying No to an LBO

Thursday, July 12th, 2007

Shareholders are fighting "lowball" buyout bids—and finding an ally in the courts

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S&P’s Tech Survey: The LBO Pace Quickens

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007

The rating agency says solid growth should continue for the IT sector, but buyouts could undercut credit quality for industry players

Original post by AnthonyK

Bear’s Big Loss Arouses SEC Interest

Monday, June 25th, 2007

The SEC is inquiring into the near-collapse of its fund, and Bear Stearns CEO James Cayne’s reputation may be on the line

Original post by AnthonyK