Category Archives: Bankruptcy

Newton man sentenced to prison for extortion and gambling – The … – The Boston Globe

By Jacob Geanous Globe Correspondent  March 18, 2017 A Newton man was sentenced to seven years in prison in U.S. District Court Friday on charges of extortion and conducting an illegal gambling business, according to the U.S. Attorneys office. Joseph Yerardi, 62, was also ordered t… Read the full article at: https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/03/17/newton-man-sentenced-prison-for-extortion-and-gambling/No6u7PegzdRUMIA3aSF6IO/story.html

Disgraced Iraq War lawyer Phil Shiner declared bankrupt – Coventry … – Coventry Telegraph

Disgraced Coventry lawyer Phil Shiner who brought false claims against Iraq War veterans has been declared bankrupt. The solicitor was struck off in February after being found to have acted dishonestly in bringing murder and torture claims against British Iraq War veterans. Investigations that originated from Mr Shiner and his firm Public Interest Lawyers (PIL)…

Inquiry focus on disgraced Iraq lawyer’s house – The Times (subscription)

The disgraced lawyer accused of bringing baseless war crimes allegations against British troops faces investigation over whether he transferred his house to his daughters to avoid claims of up to £4 million. Phil Shiner declared himself bankrupt this week as it emerged that his house, worth about £330,000, had been transferred to his daughters before…

Deadline for sale of assets of insolvent KVV Liepajas Metalurgs steel plant extended till June 16 – The Baltic Course

The deadline for sale of the assets of insolvent KVV Liepajas Metalurgs, a steel plant based in Liepaja port city in south-western Latvia, has been extended till June 16, Dzintars Hmielevskis, a spokesman for the company’s insolvency administrator said LETA/BNS. “Adjustments have been made to the timetable for sale of the assets, considering the vast…

Iraq human rights lawyer Phil Shiner declared bankrupt – The Guardian

The campaigning human rights lawyer Phil Shiner, who was struck off as a solicitor for pursuing fictitious Iraqi compensation claims against the Ministry of Defence, has been declared bankrupt. The Insolvency Service website states the 60-year-old, who ran the firm Public Interest Lawyers (PIL) in Birmingham, was made bankrupt on Tuesday. The declaration of insolvency…

Michael Essien’s wife buys bankrupt Italian third tier side for £206000 at auction – The Sun

ess-ence of victory Akosua Puni Essien purchased Como, who are seventh in Lega Pro and admitted she was thrilled to part of club’s history MICHAEL ESSIENS wife has purchased Italian third tier side, Como. Akosua Puni Essien, who is married to the former Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan midfielder, paid £206,000 for the Lega…

Disgraced lawyer who brought false claims against Iraq War veterans declared bankrupt – Mirror.co.uk

Disgraced lawyer Phil Shiner who brought false claims against Iraq War veterans has been declared bankrupt. The solicitor was struck off in February after being found to have acted dishonestly in bringing murder and torture claims against British Iraq War veterans. Investigations that originated from Mr Shiner and his firm Public Interest Lawyers (PIL) would…

Essien’s wife buys Italian football team – SBS – The World Game

Akosua Puni Essien paid 237,000 euros ($332,500) at an auction for the club, according to Italian media, after they had been declared bankrupt last year. “The new owner and her team wish to make both the first team and the youth team grow and become an integrated part of the city,” a club statement read…

Disgraced Iraq cases lawyer Phil Shiner is declared bankrupt – Belfast Telegraph

Disgraced lawyer Phil Shiner who brought false claims against Iraq War veterans has been declared bankrupt. The solicitor was struck off in February after being found to have acted dishonestly in bringing murder and torture claims against British Iraq War veterans. Investigations that originated from Mr Shiner and his firm Public Interest Lawyers (PIL) would…

Money Doctor: Government-backed debt scheme could help ease money worries – Scottish Daily Record

QUESTION: I have a number of credit cards as well as a personal loan and I struggle to make all of the repayments on time every month. Ive tried to speak to a couple of the credit card companies but they dont seem too keen to help. Ive heard that I can get rid of…