Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Law Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Articles 1 - 17 of 17

Full-Text Articles in Law

Standing To Sue A Carrier's Killers , Davis J. Howard Nov 2012

Standing To Sue A Carrier's Killers , Davis J. Howard

Pepperdine Law Review

No abstract provided.


Bankruptcy Law, Hon. Douglas O. Tice Jr., K. Elizabeth Sieg, David W. Gaffey Nov 2012

Bankruptcy Law, Hon. Douglas O. Tice Jr., K. Elizabeth Sieg, David W. Gaffey

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.


Epic Fail: An Institutional Analysis Of Financial Distress, Jonathan C. Lipson Aug 2012

Epic Fail: An Institutional Analysis Of Financial Distress, Jonathan C. Lipson

Jonathan C. Lipson

This paper presents an institutional analysis of financial distress. “Institutional analysis” compares the effectiveness of large-scale processes, such as markets, courts, and governments, at solving social problems. Although financial distress is one of our most acute problems, there has been virtually no effort to analyze it from an institutional perspective. This paper begins to fill that gap.

Institutional analysis shows that, contrary to conventional wisdom, financial distress is not a problem that courts, such as bankruptcy courts, usually solve by themselves. Instead, it is increasingly a problem that political organs (whether elected or regulatory) both create and purport to resolve. …


The Fiduciary Duties Of Directors And Officers In Insolvent Corporations: A Uniform International Standard?, William H. Hudson Apr 2012

The Fiduciary Duties Of Directors And Officers In Insolvent Corporations: A Uniform International Standard?, William H. Hudson

William H Hudson

This Article explores the complicated field of fiduciary duties governing corporate directors and officers in companies facing or dealing with insolvency. It provides both a macro and micro level investigation into the vast differences in corporate fiduciary duties across jurisdictions. This Article provides the results of a broad and unique survey conducted across the globe to gain an accurate perspective regarding the inconsistencies facing corporate directors and officers dealing with new or emerging fiduciary duties. The findings of this survey will be presented to the International Insolvency Institute at its annual meeting in Paris, France on June 21, 2012. This …


Incorporating Social Justice Concerns Into The New Law And Development Movement: The Importance Of Insolvency Law, Julia M. Davis Ms. Mar 2012

Incorporating Social Justice Concerns Into The New Law And Development Movement: The Importance Of Insolvency Law, Julia M. Davis Ms.

Julia M Davis Ms.

This paper focuses on insolvency law as an underutilized area for incorporating social justice concerns into legal reform projects in developing countries. Insolvency is an area of law that already plays a large role in legal development projects and is especially suited for incorporating social justice concerns because of its ability to redistribute wealth and safeguard vulnerable interests. In arguing that insolvency law should be better exploited by social justice advocates this paper briefly reviews the history and literature surrounding the “Legal Development Movement” (LDM) and discusses the responsibilities of development agencies to incorporate social justice concerns into economically-focused legal …


Reader's Digest, Walter Machnicki Jan 2012

Reader's Digest, Walter Machnicki

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

No abstract provided.


Mesa Airlines, Brittany Brent, Lindy Harris Jan 2012

Mesa Airlines, Brittany Brent, Lindy Harris

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

No abstract provided.


Solyndra, Brandon Brewer, Matthew Kinsey, Anthony Mendenhall Jan 2012

Solyndra, Brandon Brewer, Matthew Kinsey, Anthony Mendenhall

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

No abstract provided.


In Re Jazz Photo Corp., Archie Carden, Cory Swainston Jan 2012

In Re Jazz Photo Corp., Archie Carden, Cory Swainston

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

No abstract provided.


In Re Adelphia Communications Corp., Hilari Sheffield, Adam Smith Jan 2012

In Re Adelphia Communications Corp., Hilari Sheffield, Adam Smith

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

No abstract provided.


New Era Bankruptcy, Holly N. Mancl Jan 2012

New Era Bankruptcy, Holly N. Mancl

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

No abstract provided.


The Bankruptcy Of D & K Aviation, T J. Hatter, Maurice Echols, Michael Mason Jan 2012

The Bankruptcy Of D & K Aviation, T J. Hatter, Maurice Echols, Michael Mason

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

No abstract provided.


The Bankruptcy Of Golfers' Warehouse, Inc.: A Lesson In How To Sell A Business In Chapter 11, Briton Collins, Will Smith, David Choi Jan 2012

The Bankruptcy Of Golfers' Warehouse, Inc.: A Lesson In How To Sell A Business In Chapter 11, Briton Collins, Will Smith, David Choi

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

No abstract provided.


Independence Air, Kara West, Patrick Woodside Jan 2012

Independence Air, Kara West, Patrick Woodside

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

No abstract provided.


Lambuth, Jennifer Crake, Zackarij Gradner, Scott Mcleod Jan 2012

Lambuth, Jennifer Crake, Zackarij Gradner, Scott Mcleod

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

No abstract provided.


Movie Gallery, Cornell Kennedy, Phylinda Ramsey, Kevin Rayburn Jan 2012

Movie Gallery, Cornell Kennedy, Phylinda Ramsey, Kevin Rayburn

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

No abstract provided.


The Scorecard So Far: Emerging Issues In Cross-Border Insolvencies Under Chapter 15 Of The U.S. Bankruptcy Code, Megan R. O'Flynn Jan 2012

The Scorecard So Far: Emerging Issues In Cross-Border Insolvencies Under Chapter 15 Of The U.S. Bankruptcy Code, Megan R. O'Flynn

Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business

Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code was modeled after the Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency, drafted by the United Nations Commission on International Trade and Law (UNCITRAL) in 1997. Despite the relatively small number of cases commenced in U.S. Courts under Chapter 15 since its adoption, no other section of the current Bankruptcy Code has broader implications for international business transactions and global foreign business relations than the provisions of Chapter 15. Moreover, since the United States has long been an innovator at the forefront of international insolvency law, interpretation of key provisions of the Chapter and related UNCITRAL …