Technology

BAPCPA: A Radical Departure From Historical Bankruptcy Laws (A Report From May of 1900)

Overwhelmed and Inspired: What I Learned at My First CES

Attending my first CES was a whirlwind of new technology, new faces and pure sensory overload. The massive event spans cavernous halls packed with towering displays, flashing lights and an endless maze of booths showcasing every kind of gadget you can imagine, from cutting-edge AI demos to, well, So. Many. Robot. Vacuums.

ABCs & Bankruptcy, Part 1: The Need For “An Expert Equitable Tribunal” To Provide Court-Supervision (Granfinanciera v. Nordberg)

Are You Responsible for a Spouse’s Debt After Divorce?

Getting married often means intertwining your finances with your spouses. If you get divorced, does that mean you are responsible for your ex’s debt?

Weekly News – January 10

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Delaware Bankruptcy Court Denies Healthcare Debtors’ Request to Enter into Nonbinding Commitment Letter (US)

Law Review: Schwarcz, Steven L., Bankruptcy's Redistributive Policies: Net Value or a "Zero-Sum Game"? (January 01, 2025). Duke Law School Public Law & Legal Theory Series Forthcoming

Ed Boltz

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 15:41

BAPCPA: A Failure For Consumers . . . But A Success For Easy Credit And Ineffective Bankruptcy Relief! (A Study)

By: Donald L Swanson

Congress enacted the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (“BAPCPA”) on April 14, 2005. It was signed into law on April 20, 2005. And it applied to all bankruptcy cases filed after October 17, 2005.

So, the year 2025 is the 20^th anniversary of all such dates.