Chapman and Cutler

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URL: www.chapman.com
Main Office: Chicago
Participating Offices: Chicago; Salt Lake City; San Francisco
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 Good for finance
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Comment by: wonka Posted: October 30, 06
They're good if you already know you want to do finance. If not, you might want to go somewhere else. These are the practice areas:
* Asset Securitization
* Banking
* Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Workouts
* Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
* Corporate Counseling
* Corporate Finance and Securities
* Environment, Energy and Resources
* Intellectual Property
* Governmental Relations
* Investment Companies
* Lease Finance
* Project Finance
* Public Finance
* Real Estate
* Sports Finance
* Taxation
* Trusts and Estates
* Utility Finance

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Bistros and bridges for South BeloitBeloit Daily NewsThe council also approved hiring the law firm of Chapman and Cutler as bond counsel for IEPA Loan Sewer ponds at a cost not to exceed $10,000, and as counsel for Debt Certificates at a cost not to exceed $5,000. The loan the city is applying for for …
For Detroit in crisis, next six weeks determine bankruptcy fateChicago TribuneJames Spiotto, a municipal bankruptcy expert at law firm Chapman and Cutler, said bond insurers are key to any restructuring talks. In the event of a debt restructuring or bankruptcy filing, insurers could be required to make payments to bondholders …
Detroit Bankruptcy Decision Depends On Next 6 Weeks As Kevyn Orr Deals With …Huffington PostJames Spiotto, a municipal bankruptcy expert at law firm Chapman and Cutler, said bond insurers are key to any restructuring talks. In the event of a debt restructuring or bankruptcy filing, insurers could be required to make payments to bondholders …and more »
Rend Lake Board Approves $1.9-million in BondsWJBD OnlineIn addition, the college will use the revenue to fund future growth opportunities identified by the college board. The board also voted to retain the services of Chapman and Cutler LLP as bond counsel and First Midstate, Incorporated as bond …
Emergency Manager: Detroit 'Insolvent'CNBC.comJames Spiotto, an expert in municipal restructuring and partner at Chapman and Cutler in Chicago, said Orr drew a bleak picture, but bankruptcy could be avoided with cooperation between the city and state. "Obviously, there is an urgency, but it's not …Detroit emergency manager says city 'clearly insolvent'Chicago Tribuneall 174 news articles »
Muni Experts: SEC Sent Message with Harrisburg DealBond BuyerJames Spiotto, head of the special litigation, bankruptcy and workout group at Chapman and Cutler LLP, agreed with Brandt and Hallacy about the deterrent effect. “Sometimes it's like the grammar school teacher telling you not to do it, and then the …and more »
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Work/Life Balance Makes People CryAbove the Law… Moderator; Mike Gotham, Director of Attorney Recruiting and Retention, Perkins Coie LLP; Stacey M. Kielbasa, Director of Professional Development, Attorney Recruitment, and Diversity, Chapman and Cutler LLP; Malini Nangia, Director of Career …
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SEC charges Pennsylvania's Harrisburg with fraudReutersJames Spiotto, head of the bankruptcy group at the law firm Chapman and Cutler in Chicago, said that "whenever the SEC takes a position on a matter, it's a reality check for those in the market." The accusation could further damage Harrisburg's …Critics: SEC Fell Short on HarrisburgBond Buyerall 92 news articles »
CORRECTED-California city council finds it can't afford to quit CalpersReuters… a municipal bankruptcy specialist and a partner at law firm Chapman and Cutler in Chicago, said the San Jose city council is just a small example of a wider problem in California where cities simply cannot afford their current pension obligations …and more »
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