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The city of Rockford, Illinois, about 100 miles northwest of Chicago, has seen the number of bankruptcy filings decline for the month of May 2011 over those filed in May 2010. Bankruptcy filings by both Rock River Valley businesses and residents saw a 4.5% fall over the previous year, as a slowly improving economy enabled companies and individuals to catch up on their outstanding bills.
There were 236 bankruptcy filings among Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago counties, according to Alex Gary, reporting on www.rrstar.com, . To date for 2011, bankruptcy filings are 15.1% behind the 3,151 cases filed in 2010.
Two bankruptcies in the Rockford-area: Comprehensive Community Solutions, which provides educational services and job training to young people through its YouthBuild program, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization with less than $50,000 in assets and over $1 million in debt and Fabricated Steel Products Inc. filed for Chapter 7 liquidation.
Parigi Enterprises L.L.C. is set to operate both the retail stores and wholesale business of Philadelphia-area children’s clothing firm, Hartstrings L.L.C., despite the company’s recent Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing.
Parigi Enterprises, a New York manufacturer purchased 23 of Hartstrings’ retail operations, wholesale business and trademark for $6.2 million, reports Maria Panaritis in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Parigi Enterprises is also a manufacturer and licensee for other children’s lines, including DKNY and Puma.
Although bankruptcy documents and securities filings indicate that Hartstrings was burdened by millions of dollars of debt to its private-equity owner, American Capital L.P., which bought Hartstrings almost ten years ago, the exact reason for the dissolution of the kiddy clothier is currently unclear.
Hartstrings began in the private home of Peggy Hart Earle in 1979 and was sold to New York investment firm, Keystone Holdings Inc., some 23 years later for an undisclosed price. Ame
Nursing Home Malnutrition and Dehydration Causes Wrongful Death of Elders
The family of an 82-year-old man is suing A nursing home for wrongful death says California Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect lawyer Steven Peck.
The complaint alleges that the elder died after suffering severe malnutrition and dehydration, which is a common complaint in Nursing homes.
The nursing home was severely understaffed just before the elder’s death, states Peck Law Group Elder Abuse Attorney Steven Peck.
Have you or someone you know become a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect? If so, contact one of our experienced Peck Law Group Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyers today toll free at 1.866.999.9085. We Will Help You!!!
Falsification of Nursing Home Records Constitutes Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
A nursing home falsified medical records to make it seem as if their family member had been checked on more than he actually was in a recent matter handled by the Peck law Group. It was also claimed that the elder victim was suffering from malnutrition and dehydration while supposedly being cared for by nursing home staff members. All of the neglect in care was due in large part to the understaffing at the facility, caused by the owner’s drive for maximized profits.
Many of the most common signs of poor nursing home care were exhibited here: bedsores, malnutrition and dehydration, and understaffing. Of course, when employees attempt to falsify medical records at a facility, it becomes increasingly difficult to prove misconduct. It is often a real struggle to get at the truth in these situations, which is why it is vital to contact experienced Peck Law Group Nursing home lawyers to help if you or your loved one has been hurt by poor care at one of these facilities.
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The reality of life is that teenagers become adults. Making them financially-savvy teenagers who will eventually morph into financially-savvy adults is the idea behind the Massachusetts bill that would mandate financial education courses for the state’s K-12 curriculum.
The bill, currently in the state legislature is entitled “An Act Establishing a Financial Literacy Curriculum”. In support of this bill, the Massachusetts Bankers Association and five banks recently hosted a competition called “Common Cents” with high school students from across the state. Bank of America, Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, Danversbank, Citizens-Union Savings Bank and PeoplesBank partnered to provide an age-appropriate and interesting approach for high school students to learn about managing everyday finances.
In an article by Marjorie Nesin on www.boston.com, MBA president Daniel J. Forte states, “’One out of every three teenagers has a credit card and even more have an ATM card. College fresh
Nursing Homes Routinely Have Issues With Infections, Malnourishment, Dehydration and Bed Sores says California Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer Steven Peck
This list of nursing home neglect symptoms includes persistent infections, poor hygiene, bed sores also known as decubitus ulcers and pressure ulcers, dehydration and malnourishment. Because many signs of nursing home neglect may be dismissed as signs of old age, individuals who have made the difficult decision of placing a loved one in a nursing home should be aware of the signs which may indicate a nursing home resident is being neglected. .
In addition to malnourishment, poor hygiene and infections, there are many other nursing home neglect signs. Bedsores may indicate that a nursing home resident is being neglected, as elderly patients should be routinely turned to avoid the development of pressure sores and decubitus ulcers. Dehydration may also present itself as a sign of nursing home neglect if the nursing home staff fails to address the dietary and hydration needs of its residents. Lastly, if a resident is frequently falling in a nursing home, this may indicate that he or she is not being properly supervised by the staff.
Have you or someone you know become a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect?
Long, Bumpy Road Predicted for Recovery
A bleak employment report from the U.S. Labor Department implies that the revitalization across the country from the current Great Recession may well be longer and rougher than many economists have predicted, according to an article on www.washingtonpost.com.
Experienced economists seem to feel that employment will pick up later in 2011 as gasoline prices continue to drop and the economy recovers from the results of weather-related disasters both here and abroad. However, the unemployment rate inched up to 9.1% from 9% during May. The Conference Board, a business research group, expects the unemployment rate will be 8.5% by the end of 2012.
Michelle Meyer, an economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, agrees, “’The recovery has not been derailed, but it’s slow. We’re still in a muddle-through period.’”
According to the Labor Dept., only 54,000 jobs were created in May, the fewest in eight months. In contrast, an average of 220,000 jobs was created in each of the previous three months. Private bus
Prevent Foreclosure with Bankruptcy
There are really no good ways to prevent foreclosure on your home. Many people are aware of bankruptcy as an option, but it is not a very attractive one to most people. Most people think of their credit being adversely affected, but if there are no other options, bankruptcy can be a last attempt to save your home.
The best bankruptcy to prevent foreclosure is Chapter 13 filing. This type of bankruptcy allows you to set up a plan to repay debt over a period of time, say 5 years. You are allowed to keep your home during this process, and all debts not paid after the term will be erased. A bankruptcy lawyer can help work out the details.
If you run out of places to turn, maybe bankruptcy is your last good option. Losing your home is one of the worst things that can happen to you; examine all avenues before letting it go. A good home is hard to find, and harder to keep.
The Harsh Reality of Car Title Loans
Legislators and consumer advocates have taken stands in recent years against payday loans, largely considered one of the most nefarious financial traps available to low-income consumers. But more recently, some worried analysts have taken up the torch of another type of absurdly high-cost loan: car title loans.
According to a recent post at CreditSlips, this type of loan can wreak serious financial havoc on consumers who can least afford to lose money. Here’s a look at some of the troubling numbers.
Car title loans work like this:
- A borrower enters the lender’s storefront in need of cash.
- The lender originates a secured loan with the borrower’s vehicle as collateral. (Acco