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Equitable mootness limited in simple Chapter 13 appeal
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that equitable mootness does not bar an appeal in a straightforward Chapter 13 bankruptcy case when effective prospective relief remains available. […]
UNC Law professor urges bankruptcy reform in congressional testimony
UNC law professor Melissa Jacoby urged Congress to reform bankruptcy laws, including student loan discharge standards and small business debt limits, during a July 16 hearing.
Ruling sparks interest, debate among bankruptcy bar
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy has led to diverse reactions from lawyers in that field, highlighting uncertainties in third-party liability releases and potential impacts on bankruptcy practices, particularly in mass tort cases.
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