# Bankruptcy

This year

2023

# New York

Vice Media files for bankruptcy protection in the US ahead of sale

The company’s lenders have agreed to buy it if no better bids can be found.

13.2k

May 15th 2023, 3:54 PM

# US Bankruptcy Court

Richard Branson’s satellite launch company Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy

Last week, the group said it would cut about 85% of its workforce as it continued to search for a funding lifeline.

13.6k

Apr 4th 2023, 8:23 AM

Last year

2022

# UK

Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker jailed for two-and-a-half years over bankruptcy charges

The former world number one, 54, was jailed for hiding €2.9 million worth of assets and loans to avoid paying his debts.

88.9k

Apr 29th 2022, 3:56 PM

# sandy hook

Conspiracy website Infowars files for bankruptcy as Alex Jones faces libel lawsuits

Jones previously claimed that the Sandy Hook school shootings did not happen.

18.0k

Apr 19th 2022, 8:39 AM

All time

# court hearing

Former glamour model Katie Price tells bankruptcy hearing she has 'lost everything'

Price also told the court her son Harvey had been admitted to intensive care.

55.9k

Jul 21st 2020, 7:50 PM

# Historical Abuse

Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy amid thousands of cases of alleged sexual abuse

The 110-year-old organisation is facing a huge compensation plan for abuse victims.

15.5k

Feb 18th 2020, 7:53 AM

# Rejuvenated

3 years after going bust, Parma back in Serie A

It was their third successive promotion after being dumped into the fourth division.

6.0k

May 18th 2018, 11:18 PM

# Bankruptcy

Official tells court that Sean Dunne is owner of €58 million Dublin 4 property

Dunne denies being the owner of the property and says it was bought in trust for his wife.

41.6k

Apr 12th 2018, 8:33 PM

# san juan

US territory of Puerto Rico wants to go bankrupt over $70 billion debt

The island’s poverty rate is over 45%.

15.5k

May 3rd 2017, 9:03 PM

# bankrupt TD

Can Mick Wallace still be a TD after being declared bankrupt today?

Wallace said that the court’s decision to declare the Wexford TD bankrupt “was just a matter of time”.

35.4k

136

Dec 19th 2016, 6:08 PM

# fresh start

New scheme will see 793 people walk away from bankruptcy today

A new scheme will also be offer free advice from personal insolvency practitioners.

16.2k

Jul 29th 2016, 9:58 AM

# ibrc

David Drumm has dismissed his entire legal team

He will now represent himself.

13.7k

Feb 24th 2016, 7:39 AM

# Gayle Killilea

Seán Dunne's wife won't profit from the sale of luxury hotel

South Africa’s top court made the decision last week.

25.1k

Dec 27th 2015, 11:58 AM

# End of the line

Tony O'Reilly is going bankrupt in the Bahamas

The former billionaire is expected to apply for the court protection today.

24.7k

Nov 20th 2015, 9:48 AM

# get rich or die tryin

50 Cent didn't take too kindly to being called 'broke'

The rapper was reported to have declared bankruptcy in July. But he’s still doing OK…

5.0k

Oct 15th 2015, 7:38 PM

# Extradition

David Drumm has been arrested in the US

The former Anglo Irish Bank CEO will appear in court on Tuesday for an extradition hearing.

29.6k

Oct 11th 2015, 8:24 AM

# get rich or go bankrupt

50 cent doesn't have a dollar to his name

No, we won’t be partying like it’s your birthday.

38.9k

Jul 13th 2015, 9:01 PM

# Centsless

50 Cent declared himself bankrupt and the internet quickly reacted

You can always count on the internet for witticisms at times like this.

6.5k

Jul 13th 2015, 8:15 PM

# Broke

Over 500% increase in people being declared bankrupt

There has been a 568% increase in the number of bankruptcy adjudications before the courts.

10.0k

Jul 13th 2015, 3:40 PM

# sharp legal mind

It sounds like David Drumm has backed himself a winner

The ex-Anglo chief has a new defence lawyer who boasts a 90% win rate in white collar crime trials.

22.6k

Feb 20th 2015, 7:04 PM

# drummer boy

David Drumm isn't giving up on his bid to go bankrupt in the US

The former Anglo CEO filed appeal papers last night.

11.5k

Jan 17th 2015, 10:29 AM

# insolvency

Thinking of going bankrupt? It's a lot cheaper than it used to be...

The cost is now less than a fifth what it was two years ago.

9.9k

Jan 14th 2015, 11:18 AM

# Anglo

The interesting bits you need to read from the David Drumm ruling

Harsh words.

39.0k

Jan 7th 2015, 6:30 PM

# Lies Damned Lies

Full judgement: What the US judge ruled on former Anglo boss David Drumm

The 122 page ruling is damning in its assessment of Drumm’s testimony.

7.5k

Jan 7th 2015, 10:36 AM

# Anglo

US court calls David Drumm on his "outright lies" as he fails in bankruptcy bid

The judgement was delivered earlier today, calling the Anglo CEO “not remotely credible”.

21.6k

Jan 7th 2015, 10:14 AM

# Bankruptcy

Irish people in debt are still looking to the UK to fix their money problems

Only 311 insolvency applications have been approved to date in Ireland.

7.6k

Jan 6th 2015, 6:30 AM

# going under

Bankruptcies have increased more than 750% since four years ago

New figures also show a rise in start-ups and a fall in the number of businesses going under.

4.4k

Oct 1st 2014, 7:00 AM

# this ain't over

Nama and Ulster Bank block Sean Dunne's bid to dismiss bankruptcy

Showdown…

9.2k

Aug 28th 2014, 8:40 AM

# Baron of Ballsbridge

Sean Dunne's bankers want to seize his Shrewsbury Road mansion

The bank says it is owed over €12 million for a property it values at €4 million.

20.2k

Aug 19th 2014, 12:43 PM

# Motoring Back

Detroit to find out today if it can exit bankruptcy

The city has started turning itself around after filing for bankruptcy protection last year.

7.9k

Jul 21st 2014, 2:45 PM

# Hardball

Stop paying your mortgage. Don't leave your home - new advice from the IMHO

The IMHO is playing hardball, and will today launch a controversial ‘no surrender’ policy on debt solutions.

33.0k

174

Jun 17th 2014, 5:45 AM

# Anglo Irish Bank

Explainer: David Drumm's trial continues in the US - but what's it all about?

It’s day two and Drumm has already admitted to forgetfulness and lying.

22.7k

May 22nd 2014, 8:00 AM

# Bankruptcy

Sean Dunne's wife could be questioned during bankruptcy case

The court has also ordered the former developer to produce more financial documents within the next two weeks.

6.2k

May 21st 2014, 10:28 AM

# Bankruptcy

Former Anglo boss David Drumm facing fraud allegations in America

An itemised list of allegations of fraud was handed to a judge yesterday ahead of his bankruptcy trial.

20.6k

May 20th 2014, 11:00 PM

Voices

Opinion: Don't let the word 'bankruptcy' scare you, it is now a viable option

Bankruptcy is a recognition and embrace of failure. If properly understood people can emerge from it stronger than before, writes Ross Maguire SC.

678

May 20th 2014, 7:30 PM

# Bad Bank

Insolvency chief blasts Bank of Ireland

The state-backed lender’s refusal to engage with personal insolvency legislation is in the crosshairs.

9.3k

Apr 30th 2014, 12:11 PM

# Election 2014

Jillian Godsil to run in European elections after scrapping of law barring bankruptees

At the end of February Jillian Godsil was declared bankrupt in Ireland.

9.9k

Apr 18th 2014, 3:07 PM

# End of the road

MtGox abandons its plans to rebuild and files for liquidation

If the Tokyo court approves of MtGox’s request, a trustee will be appointed, who will take over management of the company’s assets from its CEO, Mark Karpelés.

6.3k

Apr 16th 2014, 10:07 AM