Consumer Bankruptcy

Judicial Estoppel and Employment Discrimination Claims in Bankruptcy

The forthcoming bankruptcy legislation poses considerable challenges for bankruptcy practitioners. There is little in the way of legislative history, and many commentators have noted the amended Code's lack of clarity and precision in a number of amendments. There is

Student Loan Income Contingent Repayment Plans An Alternative

Student loan obligations are becoming not only more prevalent but also significantly larger. There is no doubt that several factors are driving this situation— e.g., the ever-increasing cost of post-secondary education and the decreasing value of a baccalaureate degree