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Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Appoints Five New Members to Its Board of Trustees
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) has appointed five new members to its board of trustees including Thomas J. Cannon III, Esq.; Gemma M. Giantomasi, Esq.; Suzanne M. Klar, Esq.; Susan E. McGahan, Esq.; and Kristi L. Vaiden, Esq. Established in 2001,
Updated: 05/24/2012 03:09P
Carol Todd's Student Loans Forgiven Because She Has Asperger Syndrome
But a lawyer for a former law student trying to "discharge," or obtain forgiveness, for more than $300000 in student loan debt recently found a way. Asperger Syndrome, considered a high-functioning form of autism. According to the legal news site
Updated: 05/24/2012 02:35P
Louis E. Kempinsky Joins Valensi Rose, PLC's Growing Legal Practice
His practice encompasses trial and appellate work in Federal, State and Bankruptcy courts. Mr. Kempinsky has been lead counsel in numerous jury and non-jury trials involving a wide variety of substantive issues, including real estate, contract,
Updated: 05/24/2012 02:20P
Dewey's Downfall Only Took Weeks; Clean-Up May Take Years
May 24 (Bloomberg) -- Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, a law firm with 103 years of history, collapsed in a matter of weeks. Cleaning up the debris may take years. A trickle of partner defections in March turned into a torrent, with at least 250 of Dewey's 304
Updated: 05/24/2012 02:12P
Senator Chuck Grassley Introduces New Bankruptcy Law for Farmers
In response to the recent ruling, Senator Chuck Grassley, a Republican from Iowa, promised to introduce legislation that would "clarify the law," which does not specifically address whether farmers must pay taxes on land they sell in bankruptcy.
Updated: 05/24/2012 02:07P
Branham Law, LLP investigates Patriot Coal Corporation's Board of Directors
/PRNewswire/ -- Branham Law, LLP, a Dallas, Texas law firm, is investigating Patriot Coal Corp. (NYSE: PCX) over concerns about mismanagement which caused the stock to drop more than 35% on concerns that the company may seek bankruptcy protection.
Updated: 05/24/2012 12:59P
Bankruptcy Court Orders Discharge of $340000 Law School Debt After Asperger's
By Leigh JonesContactAll Articles A former law student has won a bid in bankruptcy court to discharge nearly $340000 in education debt because her diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome rendered her unable to repay the loans. The US Bankruptcy Court for the
Updated: 05/24/2012 12:42P
Baker & Hostetler LLP | Klidonas Selected to Participate in the NCBJ Next
Associate George Klidonas is one of 40 young attorneys who has been selected to participate in the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ) Next Generation Program, which will take place at the 86th Annual Meeting of the National Conference of
Updated: 05/24/2012 11:34A
Lewis and Roca paralegal earns certification
The commercial-bankruptcy certification course provides an in-depth analysis of commercial-bankruptcy cases under Chapters 7 and 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code. Schoenike has over 35 years of experience in bankruptcy. She is a 1986 graduate of the
Updated: 05/24/2012 10:42A
Hunton & Williams | Fourteen at Hunton & Williams LLP Named by Florida Super
The firm's practice in Miami emphasizes corporate and finance, litigation, labor and employment, real estate, bankruptcy and creditors rights, tax, Latin America, and mergers and acquisitions for domestic and multinational clients.
Updated: 05/24/2012 10:17A
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