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Bankruptcy FIlings Up 31.9% in 2009

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According to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, bankruptcy filings increased 31.9% in 2009, increasing from 1,117,641 in 2008 to 1,473,675 in 2009. Business filings for 2009 were up 40%, from 43,533 in 2008 to 60,837. Non-business filings were up 32%, from 1,074,108 in 2008 to 1,412,838. Chapter 7 filings totaled 1,050,832, up 41% [...]

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