Developers trying to build the Deer Island Resort, about 30 minutes southwest of Salt Lake City, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Utah bankruptcy court. A move which should allow the company to reorganize its debts and help it to become viable again. Arlin Geophysical Co., the developers, intended the area for homes, shopping centers, and a resort. However, the area is within sight of the U.S. Army base Camp Williams and in line of fire during military drills. After two re

The BLT recently reported on a document released from the Administrative Office of the U.S. courts showing that new filings in U.S. bankruptcy courts rose 8 percent from 2009-2010. Utah lawyers took a closer look at what that meant for the state. As part of the 10th circuit court, Utah saw a 24% increase in bankruptcy filings in 2010 over 2009; this number is nearly double that of any other state in the circuit. Utah had the fourth highest increase in the country, leading Uta