
Santa Barbara County developers file for bankruptcy
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, January 20th, 2012 / Real Estate, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Santa Barbara County developers file for bankruptcy
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Bank moves to seize Saabs at port
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, January 13th, 2012 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Top Stories / Comments Off on Bank moves to seize Saabs at port
A bank backed by Uncle Sam is suing to seize a stash of Saab vehicles at the Port of Hueneme as the iconic Swedish car brand heads for the sunset. Ally Financial, a bank three-quarters owned by the U.S. Treasury, wants court approval to take control of 151 vehicles being stored at the port by Read More →

Court rebuffs bank on Estate Financial payout
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, September 16th, 2011 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Law & Goverment, Top Stories, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Court rebuffs bank on Estate Financial payout
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B and H Flowers files for Ch. 11
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, August 5th, 2011 / Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on B and H Flowers files for Ch. 11
B and H Flowers is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a face-off with one of the world’s largest banks.

Bryan Cave case could land in L.A. court
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, July 22nd, 2011 / Law & Goverment, Top Stories / Comments Off on Bryan Cave case could land in L.A. court
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could decide whether Bryan Cave’s case is heard in federal court.
Feds go after oil magnate’s operations
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, June 24th, 2011 / Top Stories / Comments Off on Feds go after oil magnate’s operations
Randeep Grewal has built up a global energy empire — and left millions of dollars in unpaid debts in his wake.

Trustees seek $148M from Bryan Cave
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, May 20th, 2011 / Banking & Finance, Top Stories / Comments Off on Trustees seek $148M from Bryan Cave
A large law firm faces allegations that it knew about potentially illegal activities at defunct Paso Robles-based mortgage lender Estate Financial.