Topic
Debt
236 published works
Land Use Prof Blog
Another Perspective on Dubai…
We've heard a great deal about the ongoing Dubai default drama from a horde of different economists and other financial types. Recently, though, KCRW in Los Angeles posted a podcast…
Land Use Prof Blog
Crisis in Dubai
In the news today is a financial crisis in Dubai. The Gulf emirate has been going gangbusters in real estate development for some time. When the news hit yesterday that…
Pennsylvania Fiduciary Litigation
Estate of Michael Jackson – Let the Battle Begin
No word as yet about Michael Jackson's will. According to a June 29, 2009 article in The Independent: "For reasons that remain murky, Jackson's immediate family have so far had…
European Union and Italian International Tax Law Blog
Italian Tax Administration Clarified Tax Treatment of Debt Obligations Issued by Italian SRL’s
By Marco Rossi
Italy's Tax Administration in ruling 54 of March 3, 2009 clarified that debt instruments issued by Italian limited liability companies (SRLs) can qualify as debt obligations for tax purposes, and…
The Right Coast
A heartbreaking story about debt and losing homes Tom Smith
For the stout of heart only. Is nothing sacred? Is no one, not even our best and brightest, safe from the scourges of the evils of capitalism? Who will come…
In Solvency
Tribune Company’s Rising Debt and Declining Revenue Lead to Its Filing for Bankruptcy in Delaware
By Fox Rothschild LLP, Fox Rothschild LLP
Introduction Tribune Company, owner of major newspapers such as the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, The Sun, Orlando Sentinel and the Morning Call, filed for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court, District…
The D&O Diary
Debt Woes, Tough Times and Securities Litigation
At first glance, poultry producer and processor Pilgrim’s Pride and shopping center REIT General Growth Properties would seem to have little in common. But while they may be in different…
Securities Law Prof Blog
FINRA’s Messages on Weathering Tough Times
FINRA appears to be taking a broader view of its investor protection and education roles and has recently taken to giving investors advice/warnings about weathering tough financial times. In a…
M & A Law Prof Blog
CCU Debt Commitment Letter
Here is the full copy.
Securities Law Prof Blog
Sallie Mae, MBIA Seek Funds
More companies looking for money -- Sallie Mae wants to issue $30 billion in new debt to replace a loan made last year by Bank of America and J.P. Morgan…