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The Federal Law Of Property: The Case Of Inheritance Disclaimers And Tenancy By The Entireties, David Gray Carlson Jan 2018

The Federal Law Of Property: The Case Of Inheritance Disclaimers And Tenancy By The Entireties, David Gray Carlson

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Municipal Bonds In Bankruptcy § 902(2) And The Proper Scope Of “Special Revenues” In Chapter 9, Alexander D. Flachsbart Mar 2015

Municipal Bonds In Bankruptcy § 902(2) And The Proper Scope Of “Special Revenues” In Chapter 9, Alexander D. Flachsbart

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Tools Of Ignorance: An Appraisal Of Deficiency Judgments, Alan M. Weinberger Mar 2015

Tools Of Ignorance: An Appraisal Of Deficiency Judgments, Alan M. Weinberger

Washington and Lee Law Review

While achieving success as a major league catcher, Mike Matheny was preparing for a post-baseball career in real estate development. He could not have picked a worse time to pursue his aspiration. Matheny lost his accumulated savings and his family’s home after being held personally liable for a $4.2 million deficiency judgment following foreclosure of property he was unable to develop or market during the Great Recession. Matheny’s failure to succeed in real estate was the proximate cause of his return to baseball as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Matheny’s story provides the backdrop for examining the methods by …


When The Bezzle Bursts: Restitutionary Distribution Of Assets After Ponzi Schemes Enter Bankruptcy, Mallory A. Sullivan Jun 2011

When The Bezzle Bursts: Restitutionary Distribution Of Assets After Ponzi Schemes Enter Bankruptcy, Mallory A. Sullivan

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Why Banks Are Not Allowed In Bankruptcy, Richard M. Hynes, Steven D. Walt Jun 2010

Why Banks Are Not Allowed In Bankruptcy, Richard M. Hynes, Steven D. Walt

Washington and Lee Law Review

Unlike most other countries, the United States uses different Procedures to resolve insolvent banks and nonbank firms. The Bankruptcy Code divides control over nonbank firms among the various claimants, and a judge supervises the resolution process. By contrast, the FDIC acts as the receiver for an insolvent bank and has almost complete con trol. Other claimants can sue the FDIC, but they cannot obtain injunctive relief and their damages are limited to the amount that they would have received in liquidation. The FDIC has acted as the receiver of insolvent banks since the Great Depression, and the concentration of power …


Racial Dimensions Of Credit And Bankruptcy, David A. Skeel, Jr. Sep 2004

Racial Dimensions Of Credit And Bankruptcy, David A. Skeel, Jr.

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Race Matters In Bankruptcy, A. Mechele Dickerson Sep 2004

Race Matters In Bankruptcy, A. Mechele Dickerson

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Real Property In Bankruptcy: Some Special Considerations, G. Stanley Joslin Sep 1996

Real Property In Bankruptcy: Some Special Considerations, G. Stanley Joslin

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Maintenance Of Market Strategies In Futures Broker Insolvencies: Futures Position Transfers From Troubled Firms, Andrea M. Corcoran, Susan C. Ervin Jun 1987

Maintenance Of Market Strategies In Futures Broker Insolvencies: Futures Position Transfers From Troubled Firms, Andrea M. Corcoran, Susan C. Ervin

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Procedure And Rehabilitation Under Chapter Xii Of The Bankruptcy Act Jun 1977

Procedure And Rehabilitation Under Chapter Xii Of The Bankruptcy Act

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Baker V. Gold Seal Liquors, Inc.: Railroad -Reorganization And The Availability Of Setoff Under The Bankruptcy Act Mar 1975

Baker V. Gold Seal Liquors, Inc.: Railroad -Reorganization And The Availability Of Setoff Under The Bankruptcy Act

Washington and Lee Law Review

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The Compelling Federal Interests Of § 67d Of The Bankruptcy Act As Invalidating The Tenancy By The Entirety Jun 1973

The Compelling Federal Interests Of § 67d Of The Bankruptcy Act As Invalidating The Tenancy By The Entirety

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Federal Tax Liens In Bankruptcy Sep 1966

Federal Tax Liens In Bankruptcy

Washington and Lee Law Review

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False Financial Statements And Bankruptcy Discharges Mar 1963

False Financial Statements And Bankruptcy Discharges

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Tenancy By Entireties In Bankruptcy Proceedings Sep 1962

Tenancy By Entireties In Bankruptcy Proceedings

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Bankruptcy-Dischargeability Of Bankrupt's Liability For Personal Injuries Caused By Reckless Driving (Federal) Sep 1954

Bankruptcy-Dischargeability Of Bankrupt's Liability For Personal Injuries Caused By Reckless Driving (Federal)

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Bankruptcy-Revival Of Lien Impaired By Removal Of Mortgaged Chattel As Constituting Preferential Transfer [England V. Moore Equipment Co., Fed. 1950] Sep 1951

Bankruptcy-Revival Of Lien Impaired By Removal Of Mortgaged Chattel As Constituting Preferential Transfer [England V. Moore Equipment Co., Fed. 1950]

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Bankruptcy-Definition Of "Farmer" For Purposes Of Relief Through Agricultural Compositions And Extensions Mar 1949

Bankruptcy-Definition Of "Farmer" For Purposes Of Relief Through Agricultural Compositions And Extensions

Washington and Lee Law Review

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