London, UK, and New York, NY (PRWEB) July 15, 2010
LDM Global today announced its General Counsel and Head of Global Operations, Don MacFarlane, has been published as a co-author of a chapter covering the complex process of global bankruptcy in a new book titled, Inside the Minds. Dr. MacFarlane, who recently joined LDM Global, co-authored the chapter Bankruptcy Law: Client Strategies in Europe with Timothy A. Barnes, Partner at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP. The book is being published by Thomson Reuters/Aspatore and will be available later this month.
Barnes and MacFarlanes chapter analyzes European Bankruptcy laws and compares them to other countries, like the United States, where there is more leniency and limited debt obligations. It suggests creative strategies for those facing bankruptcy or insolvency at the global level and outlines the latest laws and trends.
Los Angeles (Vocus) June 29, 2010
A Fromberg couple that claims a reputable California company ripped them off has suffered a blow in their attempt to obtain unjustified damages. John and Tamie Ward are trying to obtain compensation, for an attorney based assisted debt program they entered but never completed.
The Wards filed a class action suit against Morgan Drexen, Inc. alleging that the firm, whom they hired to help solve their enormous debt problems, misled them. The Wards joined the attorney based debt assisted program supported by Morgan Drexen with several judgments in place and almost a decade of debt and bad credit.
A Montana judge has thrown the case out of a Federal District Court of the Montana Billings division and ruled in favor of Morgan Drexen granting them a motion to transfer. This is a blow to the Wards who were persuaded to take action against Morgan Drexen by John Heenan of Heenan Law. An attorney who himself is associated with the debt settlement industry.
Morgan Drexen is an evolving alternative to traditional debt settlement services. They provide integrated legal support systems to attorneys across the United States, who helps consumers facing the scar of bankruptcy.
For many this alternative is a huge success. In 2010 Morgan Drexen has supported attorneys as they help families across American rid themselves of $44.2 million in debt. The attorneys supported by Morgan Drexen have settled this debt for $17.1 million.
Morgan Drexen CEO Walter Ledda says, They were clearly in financial difficulty when they entered the program with Montana attorney Blaine Bradshaw. We support the Bradshaw Law Firm with our integrated legal systems; even though the Wards had limited resources they were able to access Blain Bradshaw for legal help. However, the attorneys we support are familiar with representing consumers facing bankruptcy. The...
According to Scott Merrick, International Director of Marketing for LDM Global, Dons co-authored chapter demonstrates his expertise with international finance and insolvency law. The chapter helps global companies and individuals understand the differences in process, obligations and penalties between countries. Finding a way to proceed that is acceptable to multiple jurisdictions can be daunting. Don and Tims chapter really helps provide clarity for those with business in multiple countries.
Before joining LDM Global, Don practiced at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP. His practice focused on international cross-border mergers and acquisitions; matters frequently involving complex agreements and insolvency.
According to Dr. MacFarlane, Co authoring the chapter provided me an opportunity to help inform clients on an area of complexity for many corporation and individuals with financial obligations in multiple countries. I enjoyed collaborating with Tim on the chapter as it forced us to make sure we were covering creative solutions on a number of complex issues.
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