California City and Assured Guaranty Reach Bankruptcy Exit Deal October 4, 2013 By Jim Christie Stockton, Calif. and Assured Guaranty have reached an agreement to restructure more than $150 million of outstanding debt to help...
Bond Insurers Challenge Stockton’s Bankruptcy Over Pensions August 10, 2012 By Jim Christie and Peter Henderson Two bond insurers challenged the eligibility of Stockton, California, for bankruptcy, arguing that the city can cut pension benefits, a...
Oakland Files Lawsuit Against Muni Bond Insurers July 28, 2008 By Jim Christie Oakland, Calif.’s city attorney said Friday he will file a lawsuit claiming municipal bond insurers duped the city into buying...