Bill Brandt comments on Troubled Times in Motor City in Turnarounds & Workouts…
“In appealing Aquilina’s order, says Brandt, the debate will involve the interpretation of the federal supremacy clause of the U.S. constitution and whether provisions in the bankruptcy code can override the dictates of a state’s constitution.” To read the full article click … Read more...
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John Filan was interviewed by the Bond Buyer regarding use of an asset lease by Allentown, PA of its water system to eliminate an unfunded pension liability. To read more click here.… Read more...
Bill Brandt was interviewed by the Associated Press regarding the appointment of an emergency manager to take over Detroit’s failing finances. To read the full article click here.… Read more...
John Filan was interviewed by Detroit News in an article titled “Detroit Can Look to Pittsburgh as a Model of Financial Reform.” To read the entire article click here.… Read more...
John Filan was interviewed by the Huffington Post regarding the City of Detroit needing a ‘unifier.’ To read the full article click here.… Read more...
John Filan was interviewed by the Windsor Star (Ontario) in an article titled “Is Detroit Dead or Creeping Back to Life.” To read the full article click here.… Read more...
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John Filan, Vice President of DSI Civic, was interviewed on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight on February 22nd regarding his analysis of the state budget announced that day by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, with particular emphasis on Medicaid and Pension reforms, as well as … Read more...
John Filan was interviewed by the AP regarding Detroit’s extreme financial situation and state intervention “It’s not quick and it is painful,” said John Filan, Vice President of Development Specialists Inc., Chicago-based turnaround specialists. “You go through a bankruptcy and a lot of things slow down. I can’t imagine any governor wanting to see this … Read more...
John Filan was interviewed by the Bond Buyer regarding Pennsylvania lawmakers placing limits on the use of swaps by local governments. “What you would like to see is safeguards built in but still make the instrument available with some execution guidance.”To read the full article click here.… Read more...