Saudi legal paradox deters investors as disputes drag onMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:25AMSaudi Arabia has strict civil laws, but when it comes to commercial laws, few are enforced.
Trademark battle could bankrupt beer groupSunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:35PMA beer drinkers' society warns it faces bankruptcy if it loses its dispute with DB Breweries over a shandy-like lager which most of its members do not drink.
Saudi Legal Paradox Deters Investors as Commercial Laws Remain UnenforcedSunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:15PMTurki AlBallaa wants to bring more foreign investment to Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil supplier. The judicial system stands in his way.
Bankrupt Homebuilder Hits Financing SnagSunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:15PMIrvine homebuilder California Coastal Communities is having a tough time getting out of bankruptcy
FDIC's New Power to Dissolve Companies Raises ConcernsFriday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:08PMThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s new power to take over and liquidate nonbank companies whose failure would jeopardize the financial system is intended as a "third way" between bankruptcy and bailout. But the prospect of a new regime for dissolving megacompanies -- one with almost no judicial oversight and in which creditors' rights are few -- is sending shockwaves through the bankruptcy ...