Continue reading the main story Sean Quinn's bankruptcy means he will be at least 70 before he can again act as a company director.

The gravity of what bankruptcy may mean for Barneys and the family seems not to have sunk in.

My vote was a 'yes' originally," he said, "because what bankruptcy means to us contractually is not a good thing.

Look at the small type for this one, and do not presume that "bankruptcy" means anything more than it says.

The bankruptcy of the prize agents meant that some prize money was not distributed until 21 years later, in 1828.

But bankruptcy would not necessarily mean that the archdiocese would have to pay less to plaintiffs over all.

Unfortunately, the company's bankruptcy and subsequent closure mean that, for now, they will go unresolved.

But times are already tough for entrepreneurs, and bankruptcy now often means a shutdown.

And every bankruptcy means a little less competition to hold prices down.

Dreamwave's bankruptcy and subsequent closure meant that no further stories of his were told.