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Insolvency rising again says Trade body

UK debt collections

INSOLVENCY activity has again increased in the south east, according to the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body. Data also showed the number of firms in liquidation which owed money to their creditors remained static at 377 in March, up one from 376 in February.

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Trading Up: Law Firms Can Now Have Brand Names, But Should They?

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Now, this wasn’t always a thing; but, as of now: law firms in any jurisdiction of the United States can utilize ‘trade names’. Hence the trade name ‘Pep Boys ’. So, now: You can adopt a trade name anywhere. Try slapping that all onto a sign, and creating brand associations around what you do. But, should you ? Just reach out !

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Sales-Based Financing Trade Group Files Suit Challenging CFPB’s Section 1071 Rule

Troutman Sanders

Late last month, the Revenue Based Finance Coalition (RBFC), a trade group of sales-based financing providers, filed a complaint in the U.S. As discussed here , § 1071 amended the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) to impose significant data collection and reporting requirements on small business creditors.

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Company Directors banned for trading whilst insolvent

UK debt collections

Three Directors of a Finance firm have been banned for trading whilst insolvent. Independent Derivative Traders Ltd traded as Futex. They provided access to a financial markets trading platform for sub contracted independent traders in the UK. It became apparent that the company was not able to meet its liabilities.

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What Is A Trade Sale Of A Business? A Guide

Hudson Weir

A trade sale is a term used to describe the sale of a business, usually to another company in the same sector. If you’d like to learn more about what a trade sale is (or you’re considering selling your own business), we’ll run through how this all works and the key considerations to keep in mind.

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Several Trade Associations Join Calls to CFPB to Stay Implementation of its Section 1071 Final Rule

Troutman Sanders

The current situation … poses serious compliance challenges for the membership of the Trades, as institutions that are identically subject to the [Final] Rule are now effectively subject to different compliance and implementation dates. CFPB injunction and those that are not covered.

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Trading with a familiar face – A guest blog by Menzies LLP

CICM

In our latest guest blog, the Menzies LLP Creditor Services team look at what you should be doing when dealing with a company that has had previous insolvencies. You have been dealing with a customer that has now ceased to trade and they owe you money. Fair – fair to the creditors compared to other insolvency routes.

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