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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.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.Trending Stories
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