Tags: Bankruptcy
History offers no support for Detroit; scarce with happy endings for municipal bankruptcy filings
Local governments that filed for Chapter 9 did not exactly have happy endings. Detroit officials may be hopeful that their Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing will ultimately strengthen their economy, but history has shown otherwise.
Detroit bankruptcy appeal declined by state judge
A state judge asked for the withdrawal of Detroit's Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection appeal. The city of Detroit's request for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection was asked by a judge in Michigan to be withdrawn.
Sports teams unfazed despite Detroit bankruptcy
Amidst the fall of their city, Detroit's sports teams have a positive outlook. Despite the city of Detroit's filing for bankruptcy, the Detroit Red Wings are looking optimistic.
Bankrupt Jefferson County hires Citigroup to handle bond refinancing
Citigroup Global Markets was picked by bankrupt Jefferson County to handle its bond refinancing. Lawmakers from the bankrupt Jefferson County, Alabama, picked Citigroup Global Markets, part of Citigroup Inc.