- May 17, 2017
- 2 min
Las Vegas Bankruptcy Lawyers Look for Changes in Homestead Law
According to the information presented in this Las Vegas Review Journal article, Las Vegas bankruptcy lawyers should be aware of the assumption that homestead claims must reflect a primary residence. The Homestead Acts of the 19th and 20th centuries were designed to promote the settlement and population of remote areas of the U.S. like the Mountain West, including Nevada, Utah, Alaska and other areas. These acts gave applicants ownership of land at virtually no cost in excha
- Jan 21, 2017
- 1 min
Utah Bankruptcy Lawyers Look at Filing Trends Because Less People Filing for Bankruptcy This Year
The filings for bankruptcies in Utah decreased by 14 percent in March this year compared with March of 2012. If you need help with filing for bankruptcy, contact Utah bankruptcy lawyers that debtors can rely on. The United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah publishes bankruptcy statistics for each month compared to the previous year. For the first quarter of this year there were a total of 3,552 bankruptcies filed, compared to last year with 4,149 bankruptcies for the
- Dec 22, 2016
- 2 min
Utah Bankruptcy Attorney Analyzes Casey Anthony Bankruptcy Case
Casey Anthony appeared in bankruptcy court earlier this month and it marked her first public appearance since she was acquitted of murder in July 2011 in the death of her daughter, Caylee. At the hearing, Anthony said she does not have a job or car, and that she is “living free off the kindness” of others. She filed for bankruptcy in January, claiming about $1,000 in assets and $792,000 in liabilities. If your liabilities exceed your assets, you might want to consider hiring
- Dec 14, 2016
- 1 min
Las Vegas Bankruptcy and Sale for Entertainer Wayne Newton
Las Vegas headliner Wayne Newton’s Casa de Shenandoah recently went up for sale after the U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved the sales procedure. The 37.8-acre property was once planned to be converted into a theme park celebrating Newton’s career. The sale requires buyers to post a five percent cash deposit of their proposed price with a broker by May 15, and an auction is scheduled for May 31. Newton and his wife Kathleen have appealed the sale order. It might be difficult to s
- Oct 27, 2016
- 1 min
Las Vegas Bankruptcy Attorneys Note Changes to the Bankruptcy Courts
The United States Bankruptcy Court District of Nevada made several changes for the new year. If you have a bankruptcy case in Las Vegas these changes will likely influence you. One of the first changes you will notice if you visit the bankruptcy court is that there are now kiosks outside of each courtroom rather than the old court calendars. The new kiosks provide access to the court calendars through the use of a touch screen. The kiosks allow you to search by Judge or debt
- Oct 13, 2016
- 2 min
Las Vegas Bankruptcy Court Ruled Proper Venue for Involuntary Bankruptcy Against Former Billionaire
The Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel ruled Nevada is the proper place for the involuntary bankruptcy against Timothy L. Blixseth to be heard. If you are having financial troubles, contact bankruptcy lawyers Las Vegas debtors can depend on for help getting your bankruptcy case started. Blixseth who was once listed as one of Forbes’ richest 400 Americans, was apparently unable to pay his taxes, which forced the former billionaire into Chapter 7 bankruptcy. He owed the I
- Oct 1, 2016
- 2 min
Las Vegas Bankruptcy Lawyer Reviews Major Bankruptcies of 2012
The Twinkie shortage crisis after Hostess ceased operations grabbed the public’s attention, but Hostess was not the only major company with insolvency issues during 2012. If your business is also having trouble paying debts, contact a bankruptcy lawyer Las Vegas business owners can trust before things get out of hand. The company with the largest bankruptcy for 2012, ranked by total pre-petition assets, was Residential Capital, LLC, which filed for bankruptcy on May 14, 2012
- Aug 30, 2016
- 1 min
Iconic Lehi Roller Mills Files for Bankruptcy: Utah Bankruptcy Attorney Explains the Process
You have probably noticed Lehi Roller Mills on the side of the freeway, seen it in the 1984 film “Footloose,” or eaten pancakes, muffins, brownies, or some of their other boxed goodies. Now the company will be known for more than the silos, movie, and treats as it tries to get its financial troubles in order by filing for bankruptcy. Lehi Roller Mills filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court District of Utah. Chapter 11 bankruptcy is a reorganiz
- Aug 12, 2016
- 1 min
Utah Bankruptcy Attorneys Remember Judge Clark
Utah bankruptcy attorneys remember former Utah bankruptcy court judge, Glen Edward Clark, and thank him for his service. Judge Clark died Thursday, Oct. 25th at his home in Georgia at the age of 70. He died of complications from heart failure, liver disease and cancer. He will never be forgotten by Utah bankruptcy attorneys for his time on the bench. Judge Clark graduated from the University of Utah College of Law and later was a visiting professor of law there. He was app
- Aug 6, 2016
- 2 min
Twinkie Trouble: Even Popular Brands Need Bankruptcy Help
I first learned of the Hostess bankruptcy after friends started mentioning their frenzied and unsuccessful attempts to buy Twinkies. This just shows that bankruptcy is a good viable option, even for businesses that seem untouchable. If you need to file for bankruptcy, contact a bankruptcy lawyer Utah can count on for bankruptcy help. Hostess Brands Inc., filed a motion in U.S. Bankruptcy Court to close it operations on October 16. The company said the decision came after a