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October 28, 2005 |

When Disaster Strikes: Bankruptcy Law's 'Special Circumstances' Loophole

A little-discussed loophole in the new federal bankruptcy law could soften some of the controversial law's bite -- depending on how judges interpret it. The wild card is that Chapter 7 filers can sidestep the new means test if they can show that "special circumstances" -- such as the recent hurricanes -- have shrunk their income or increased their debts. But no one is sure how special circumstances will be defined for other debtors forced into court by events beyond their control.
7 minute read
January 21, 2003 |

N.Y. Judge Weighs Cameras in Murder Trial

A battle over cameras in the courts has taken on a peculiar dimension with a series of unusual motions pending before a judge in Buffalo, N.Y. At stake, potentially, is not only whether there is either a presumptive right or a valid prohibition of cameras in the courts, but also whether the public has a state constitutional right of access at all. The case involves the upcoming trial of a man accused of killing an abortion provider.
7 minute read
March 27, 2009 |

Corporate Scorecard 2009 Bankruptcy

9 minute read
November 04, 2008 |

2008 NLJ 250 Chart 151-200

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July 31, 2003 |

Newsbriefs

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August 08, 2003 |

Boxley to Fight Rape Charges And Will Testify

4 minute read
September 29, 2004 |

Photo Company Loses Bankruptcy Bid Based on Fear of Insolvency

A corporation's fear that a possible adverse judgment will drive it to insolvency is not a valid rationale for seeking bankruptcy court protection, a federal judge in New York has held. Judge Frederick J. Scullin Jr. dismissed the Chapter 11 petition of Fraternal Composite Services Inc., which had sought protection one day before a state Supreme Court justice was to hold a hearing on the buyout of a major shareholder.
3 minute read
February 08, 2006 |

O'Donnell Stresses Experience As a Prosecutor to Sway Voters

Denise O'Donnell argues that it is her hands-on experience from 17 years at the Buffalo federal prosecutor's office and her ability to closely coordinate multi-agency investigations that distinguish her from a crowded field of contenders for attorney general in the first of a series of candidate profiles.
8 minute read

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