Bankruptcy Blogs

Coral Reef Protection in Exchange for Debt Relief: Could it Really Work?

09/22/21

Belize, as of this writing, is undertaking a restructuring of its sovereign bonds. Hard hit by covid and general economic woes, this is that nation’s fifth debt restructuring over the past decade and a half. This time though, Belize is trying to do something different with its restructuring.  Something that just might contain lessons for other emerging market nations struggling with covid related economic downturns.

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Sanctions in the Michigan Election Case and in Bankruptcy Court (Pt. 4)

09/21/21

This is the final installment of our investigation into the Michigan elections case and the three forms of sanctions awarded as well as how the same principles apply in Bankruptcy Court. This installment discusses sanctions under the court's inherent authority.

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