Jaypee Infratech insolvency: There’s a viable solution to home buyers’ troubles and it’s built in bankruptcy code – Firstpost

After the recent dispute concerning Insolvency Law, which involved Jaypee Infratech and its flat buyers, there has been a debate on a possible amendment to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The IBC as should be well known is not a sectoral law. This means that it doesnt cater to the demands and needs of…

New safe harbour laws leave hospitality directors exposed – Open House Foodservice Magazine (press release)

Currently awaiting royal assent, the Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Enterprise Incentives No. 2) Bill 2017 amends the Corporations Act 2001 and aims to protect directors acting to undertake a company restructure in response to insolvency, where it will receive a better result for stakeholders. ASIC figures show 227 accommodation and food services businesses entered external administration in the…

We went to a Toys R Us store the day after the bankruptcy announcement and we were surprised by what we found – Business Insider

Impressive displays were scattered throughout the store, but don’t expect a Ferris Wheel.Getty/Bennett Raglin Toys R Us has filed for bankruptcy. The company has said it is not closing any stores or altering any opening hours. The specialty toy store has struggled as it increasingly competes with online retailers in its two main businesses: baby goods and toys.…

‘Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill, 2016 will give fair treatment to all’ – The Borneo Post

Noor Nasimah conducts the briefing on Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2016. MIRI: The Department of Insolvency hopes that the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill, 2016 will not only give fair treatment to all involved including creditors, debtors as well as bankrupt principal borrowers and guarantors, but also the department, once it is enforced. Its head here, Noor Nasimah…

Sabah assembly taking wait-and-see approach to Lajim Ukin’s bankruptcy – The Star Online

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah State Assembly is taking a wait-and-see stance regarding the bankruptcy proceedings against state opposition chief Datuk Lajim Ukin. Assembly Deputy Speaker Datuk Johnny Mositun said they had not received any formal notice that the Klias assemblyman and Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah president had been declared a bankrupt. We will wait and…