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ABI Journal

2004

Bankruptcy Code

Fifth Amendment Can Be an Almost Complete Bar to a Rule 2004 Production

Required records and authenticated documents already known to exist are not protected from production by the privilege against self-incrimination.

Bankruptcy Code

Chapter 15 Allows Discovery Not Available under Foreign Law, District Judge Says

Arbitration agreement doesn’t preclude discovery in chapter 15, district judge rules.

Bankruptcy Courts May Issue ‘Consent Directives,’ Ninth Circuit BAP Says

BAP equates discovery powers of bankruptcy courts with district courts and federal agencies.

Bankruptcy Code
Bankruptcy Code

Chapter 15 Allows Discovery Not Available under Foreign Law, New York Judge Says

Bankruptcy Judge Shelley C. Chapman skirts an arbitration agreement to allow discovery.