by Devin Sawdayi | Jul 16, 2013
Casey Anthony, who gained international notoriety after prosecutors charged her with the murder of her daughter, Caylee Anthony, in 2008, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in early 2013. She claimed substantial debts mostly related to her legal fees. In re Anthony, No....
by Devin Sawdayi | Jul 2, 2013
In certain circumstances, creditors may file a bankruptcy petition against a debtor, essentially forcing the debtor into a repayment plan. This process, known as involuntary bankruptcy, is mostly used against businesses with substantial debts and sufficient assets to...
by Devin Sawdayi | Jun 25, 2013
Financial distress can affect almost anyone, and bankruptcy protection can be an effective way to recover from seemingly insurmountable difficulties. Many people find themselves filing for bankruptcy as the result of a sudden or unexpected event, like an illness or...
by Devin Sawdayi | Jun 19, 2013
A bankruptcy judge in Los Angeles dismissed a Chapter 7 case filed by the founder of a well-known technology website, finding that the debtor missed a filing deadline. In re Minor, No. 2:13-bk-23787-TD, order and notice of dismissal (Bank. C.D. Cal., Jun. 13, 2013)....
