municipal bankruptcy

Detroit's Bankruptcy: The Conversation

11/20/14

Readers who have not otherwise received notice in the twittersphere may be interested in this commentary at The Conversation.

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Puerto Rico To Get Chapter 9?

08/01/14

Long overdue, in my opinion, HR 5305 has been introducted by Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi.  The one-sentence law would allow the territory of Puerto Rico to join the definition of "State" and hence provide access to chapter 9 for its municipal and other entities.  (And no, the territory itself can't file chapter 9, so don't get your hopes up for that solution to its finances.)

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Q & A on C of D

06/06/14

Yesterday's Is. It. Legal. provoked some comments and questions. Some quick replies above the line, so to speak.

Q: Is it clear that this is going to be a cramdown plan?

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