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Full-Text Articles in Law
Reforming The Law Of Reputation, Frank A. Pasquale
Reforming The Law Of Reputation, Frank A. Pasquale
Faculty Scholarship
Unfair and deceptive practices of controllers and processors of data have adversely affected many citizens. New threats to individuals’ reputations have seriously undermined the efficacy of extant regulation concerning health privacy, credit reporting, and expungement. The common thread is automated, algorithmic arrangements of information, which could render data properly removed or obscured in one records system, nevertheless highly visible or dominant in other, more important ones.
As policymakers reform the law of reputation, they should closely consult European approaches to what is now called the “right to be forgotten.” Health privacy law, credit reporting, and criminal conviction expungement need to …
Debt-Buyer Lawsuits And Inaccurate Data, Peter A. Holland
Debt-Buyer Lawsuits And Inaccurate Data, Peter A. Holland
Faculty Scholarship
Pursuant to secret purchase and sale agreements (also known as forward flow agreements), the accounts that banks sell to debt buyers are often sold “as is,” with explicit and emphatic disclaimers that the debts may not be owed, the amounts claimed may not be accurate, and documentation may be missing. Despite their full knowledge that the accuracy and completeness of the data has been specifically disclaimed by the bank, when they sue consumers, debt buyers tell courts that the information obtained from the bank is inherently reliable and accurate. In order to avoid a fraud on the courts, the contents …
Sheppard V. Taylor, 5 Peters 675 (1831): Deception On The High Seas And The Quest For Lost Wages, Steven Zerhusen
Sheppard V. Taylor, 5 Peters 675 (1831): Deception On The High Seas And The Quest For Lost Wages, Steven Zerhusen
Legal History Publications
This Article follows the case of the ship Warren, which set sail in 1806 to take part in illicit trade with the Spanish colonies, unbeknownst to all on board except for the supercargo. After dealing with the suicide of the captain and capture in Concepcion Bay, Chile, the crew languished for years in Spanish prison. After trying for almost 20 years the proceeds of the ship were finally returned to the owners, and the crew filed petition. Not until 1831 was their libel upheld, and wages from their voyage 25 years earlier to be paid to the crew. This article …
Defending Junk-Debt-Buyer Lawsuits, Peter A. Holland
Defending Junk-Debt-Buyer Lawsuits, Peter A. Holland
Faculty Scholarship
Junk debt buyer lawsuits have overwhelmed the courts all across the United States. These lawsuits wreak havoc on consumers and their families. Often overlooked is the fact that judgments against consumers which are based on junk debt are part of a zero sum game, where every bogus judgment deprives a legitimate creditor of the chance to get paid from scarce resources. Thus, the legitimate creditor to whom money is owed is materially harmed by the junk debt buyer who extracts money based on an illegitimate claim, or who causes someone to declare bankruptcy. Providing representation to this otherwise unrepresented population …
Hamilton V. Lanning: The Economic Implications Of Forecasting A Debtor's Disposable Income, Tracy L. Leyba
Hamilton V. Lanning: The Economic Implications Of Forecasting A Debtor's Disposable Income, Tracy L. Leyba
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
Trademark Licenses: Even In A Hypothetical Or Actual World, Footstar Got It Right, Saul Ehrenpreis
Trademark Licenses: Even In A Hypothetical Or Actual World, Footstar Got It Right, Saul Ehrenpreis
Student Articles and Papers
The core of many companies' business model depends heavily on access to a trademark license. Unfortunately, despite possessing a license and turning a profit, some of these companies run into difficulties and are forced to file for chapter 11. This article analyzes the legal issues faced by a company in this situation. First, it explores the existing tension at the intersection of bankruptcy and trademark law, then discusses the three approaches courts have taken to resolving this tension. It concludes with the proposal that only one of these approaches appropriately balances the competing interests at stake.
Cutting The Gordian Knot: The Case For Allowing Modification Of Home Mortgages In Bankruptcy, Susan E. Hauser
Cutting The Gordian Knot: The Case For Allowing Modification Of Home Mortgages In Bankruptcy, Susan E. Hauser
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
The Evolution Of The Italian And U.S. Bankruptcy Systems: A Comparative Analysis, Paolo Manganelli
The Evolution Of The Italian And U.S. Bankruptcy Systems: A Comparative Analysis, Paolo Manganelli
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
Trends In Distressed Debt Investing: An Empirical Study Of Investors' Objectives, Michelle M. Harner
Trends In Distressed Debt Investing: An Empirical Study Of Investors' Objectives, Michelle M. Harner
Faculty Scholarship
Increased creditor control in chapter 11 cases has generated considerable debate over the past several years. Proponents of creditor control argue that, among other things, it promotes efficiency in corporate reorganizations. Critics assert that it destroys corporate value and frequently forces otherwise viable entities to liquidate. The increasing involvement of professional distressed debt investors in chapter 11 cases has intensified this debate. In this article, I present and analyze empirical data regarding the investment practices and strategies of distressed debt investors. Based on this data and actual case reports, I reach two primary conclusions. First, although relatively few in number, …
The Corporate Governance And Public Policy Implications Of Activist Distressed Debt Investing, Michelle M. Harner
The Corporate Governance And Public Policy Implications Of Activist Distressed Debt Investing, Michelle M. Harner
Faculty Scholarship
Activist institutional investors traditionally have invested in a company's equity to try to influence change at the company. Some of these investors, however, are now purchasing a company's debt for this same purpose. They may seek to change a company's management and board personnel, operational strategies, asset holdings or capital structure. The chapter 11 bankruptcy cases of Allied Holdings, Inc. and its affiliates exemplify the strategies of activist distressed debt investors. In the Allied cases, Yucaipa Companies, a distressed debt investor, purchased approximately 66% of Allied's outstanding general unsecured bond debt. Yucaipa used this debt position to exert significant influence …
Twilight In The Zone Of Insolvency: Fiduciary Duty And Creditors Of Troubled Companies - Theory And Policy, Kelli A. Alces, Larry E. Ribstein, Alan Schwartz, Simone M. Sepe
Twilight In The Zone Of Insolvency: Fiduciary Duty And Creditors Of Troubled Companies - Theory And Policy, Kelli A. Alces, Larry E. Ribstein, Alan Schwartz, Simone M. Sepe
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
Directors' Duties In Failing Firms, Larry E. Ribstein, Kelli A. Alces
Directors' Duties In Failing Firms, Larry E. Ribstein, Kelli A. Alces
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
Twilight In The Zone Of Insolvency: Fiduciary Duty And Creditors Of Troubled Companies - The Duty To Creditors In Practice, J. William Callison, Mark A. Grovic, James J. Hanks Jr., Roger A. Lane
Twilight In The Zone Of Insolvency: Fiduciary Duty And Creditors Of Troubled Companies - The Duty To Creditors In Practice, J. William Callison, Mark A. Grovic, James J. Hanks Jr., Roger A. Lane
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
Twilight In The Zone Of Insolvency: Fiduciary Duty And Creditors Of Troubled Companies - History & Background, Royce De R. Barondes, Lisa Fairfax, Lawrence A. Hamermesh, Robert Lawless
Twilight In The Zone Of Insolvency: Fiduciary Duty And Creditors Of Troubled Companies - History & Background, Royce De R. Barondes, Lisa Fairfax, Lawrence A. Hamermesh, Robert Lawless
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
Twilight In The Zone Of Insolvency: Fiduciary Duty And Creditors Of Troubled Companies - Presentation Of Much Ado About Little? Directors' Fiduciary Duties In The Vicinity Of Insolvency, Stephen M. Bainbridge
Twilight In The Zone Of Insolvency: Fiduciary Duty And Creditors Of Troubled Companies - Presentation Of Much Ado About Little? Directors' Fiduciary Duties In The Vicinity Of Insolvency, Stephen M. Bainbridge
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
Twilight In The Zone Of Insolvency: Fiduciary Duty And Creditors Of Troubled Companies - Comparative & International Perspectives, Andres Engert, Reid Feldman, Pamela L.J. Huff, Donna W. Mckenzie-Skene
Twilight In The Zone Of Insolvency: Fiduciary Duty And Creditors Of Troubled Companies - Comparative & International Perspectives, Andres Engert, Reid Feldman, Pamela L.J. Huff, Donna W. Mckenzie-Skene
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
Much Ado About Little? Directors' Fiduciary Duties In The Vicinity Of Insolvency, Stephen M. Bainbridge
Much Ado About Little? Directors' Fiduciary Duties In The Vicinity Of Insolvency, Stephen M. Bainbridge
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
Fiduciary Duties In Distressed Corporations: Second Generation Issues, Royce De R. Barondes
Fiduciary Duties In Distressed Corporations: Second Generation Issues, Royce De R. Barondes
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
The Duty To Creditors Reconsidered - Filling A Much Needed Gap In Corporation Law, Richard A. Booth
The Duty To Creditors Reconsidered - Filling A Much Needed Gap In Corporation Law, Richard A. Booth
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
Why A Fiduciary Duty Shift To Creditors Of Insolvent Business Entities Is Incorrect As A Matter Of Theory And Practice, J. William Callison
Why A Fiduciary Duty Shift To Creditors Of Insolvent Business Entities Is Incorrect As A Matter Of Theory And Practice, J. William Callison
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
From Production Resources To Peoples Department Stores: A Similar Response By Delaware And Canadian Courts On The Fiduciary Duties Of Directors To Creditors Of Insolvent Companies, Pamela L.J. Huff, Russell C. Silberglied
From Production Resources To Peoples Department Stores: A Similar Response By Delaware And Canadian Courts On The Fiduciary Duties Of Directors To Creditors Of Insolvent Companies, Pamela L.J. Huff, Russell C. Silberglied
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
Direct Creditor Claims For Breach Of Fiduciary Duty: Is They Is, Or Is They Ain't? A Practitioner's Notes From The Field, Roger A. Lane
Direct Creditor Claims For Breach Of Fiduciary Duty: Is They Is, Or Is They Ain't? A Practitioner's Notes From The Field, Roger A. Lane
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
Directors' Duty To Creditors Of A Financially Distressed Company: A Perspective From Across The Pond, Donna W. Mckenzie-Skene
Directors' Duty To Creditors Of A Financially Distressed Company: A Perspective From Across The Pond, Donna W. Mckenzie-Skene
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
Directors' Duty To Creditors And The Debt Contract, Simone M. Sepe
Directors' Duty To Creditors And The Debt Contract, Simone M. Sepe
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
Gap Filling In The Zone Of Insolvency, Frederick Tung
Gap Filling In The Zone Of Insolvency, Frederick Tung
Journal of Business & Technology Law
No abstract provided.
Sublicensing From A Distressed Company: Are You Placing Your Future In The Debtor's Hands?, Michelle M. Harner, David A. Beck
Sublicensing From A Distressed Company: Are You Placing Your Future In The Debtor's Hands?, Michelle M. Harner, David A. Beck
Faculty Scholarship
No abstract provided.
Licensing Intellectual Property And Technology From The Financially-Troubled Or Startup Company: Prebankruptcy Strategies To Minimize The Risk In A Licensee's Intellectual Property And Technology Investment, Richard M. Cieri, Michelle M. Harner
Licensing Intellectual Property And Technology From The Financially-Troubled Or Startup Company: Prebankruptcy Strategies To Minimize The Risk In A Licensee's Intellectual Property And Technology Investment, Richard M. Cieri, Michelle M. Harner
Faculty Scholarship
No abstract provided.
The Creditor In Possession Under The Bankruptcy Code: History, Text, And Policy, Thomas E. Plank
The Creditor In Possession Under The Bankruptcy Code: History, Text, And Policy, Thomas E. Plank
Maryland Law Review
No abstract provided.
Protective Orders In The Bankruptcy Court: The Congressional Mandate Of Bankruptcy Code Section 107 And Its Constitutional Implications, Michelle M. Harner, William T. Bodoh
Protective Orders In The Bankruptcy Court: The Congressional Mandate Of Bankruptcy Code Section 107 And Its Constitutional Implications, Michelle M. Harner, William T. Bodoh
Faculty Scholarship
No abstract provided.
The Denial Of Future Tort Claims In In Re Piper Aircraft: Will The Court's Quick-Fix Solution Keep The Debtor Flying High Or Bring It Crashing Down?, Michelle M. Harner
The Denial Of Future Tort Claims In In Re Piper Aircraft: Will The Court's Quick-Fix Solution Keep The Debtor Flying High Or Bring It Crashing Down?, Michelle M. Harner
Faculty Scholarship
No abstract provided.