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How Long Will Bankruptcy Filings Remain Stable?
While filing levels have been relatively unchanged for the last several years, in the bankruptcy world large annual swings in filings are far more common than periods of stability.
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Climate-Change Claims in Bankruptcy Courts
In In re Peabody Energy Corp., the district court affirmed the bankruptcy court’s finding that causes of action to hold a coal company responsible for climate change were discharged in bankruptcy.
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Read ArticleJuly Total Bankruptcy Filings 2009-19
July Total Bankruptcy Filings 2009-19.
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Read ArticleMidwestern Bankruptcy Institute
Kansas City, MO ~ October 3-4
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Read ArticleJuly Commercial Bankruptcy Filings 2009-19
July Commercial Bankruptcy Filings 2009-19
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Read ArticleJuly Commercial Chapter 11 Filings 2009-19
July Commercial Chapter 11 Filings 2009-19
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Read ArticleHon. Eugene R. Wedoff 7th Circuit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference
Chicago, IL ~ October 14
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Read ArticleThree Bills on the Move in Congress
The House this week approved both the Small Business Reorganization Act (HR 3311) and the Family Farmer Relief Act (HR 2336) and cleared each of them for action by the Senate as early as next week.
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When Pets Are Collateral for Secured Loans
Although animal lovers might not want to believe it, it is possible for pets in the U.S. to be seized and sold for debt repayment.
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How the Bankruptcy Code Disserves Those Who Have Served
Veterans compensation is complex.Proper representation for veterans will give them the best opportunity for success and might avoid bankruptcy altogether.
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Read ArticleSelf-Inflicted Disability Won’t Make Student Loans Dischargeable, BAP Says
The BAP avoided making a rule that would have allowed convicted felons to discharge student loans more easily than debtors with clean records.
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Read ArticleSupreme Court to Tackle a Bankruptcy Tax Refund Circuit Split
Circuits are split on whether a tax refund presumptively goes to the subsidiary that created the losses giving rise to the refund.
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Words of Caution for Leveraged Lenders
While economists and policymakers debate over the fragility of the global financial system, one thing is certain: Credit markets remain inundated with low-cost capital looking for gainful returns.
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Read ArticleJune Commercial Chapter 11 Filings 2009-19
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Book Review – Navigating Banking in Bankruptcy
Navigating Banking in Bankruptcy, according to this recent review, is a useful resource to both business and consumer practitioners, as well as banking professionals.
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Read ArticleABI Testifies at House Judiciary Committee Hearing
Hearing on Oversight of Bankruptcy Law and Legislative Proposals.
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Direct-Payment Defaults Can Forestall Chapter 13 Discharges
Debtors might lose their home or car after stay relief during their case, but they keep making their chapter 13 plan payments, expecting to receive a discharge that might not happen.
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Read ArticleJune Commercial Bankruptcy Filings 2009-19
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OPEC Nations' Struggles Could Impact World Economy
All but two OPEC member nations are on a collision course with financial ruin, and this could potentially impact the world economy.
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