Legislation

Legislative Highlights February 2022

Feb 2022

Corporate Governance and the Bankruptcy Code

March 2022

What the Latest COVID-19 Surge Means for Filings in 2022

March 2022

Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act: Proposed Legislation Could Limit Third-Party Plan Releases

There are situations where the bankruptcy court extends protections to nondebtor parties, either in the form of a release of claims or a stay of litigation, to facilitate the restructuring of a debtor.

2021 Legislation Committee Co-Chair Corner

ABI’s Legislation Committee had an active year in 2021. We tracked legislation and provided guidance for ABI members, published two newsletters, and hosted engaging panels at the Annual Spring Meeting and Winter Leadership Conference. We also have planned a webinar on the SBRA, and held a virtual happy hour at WLC for membership engagement.

We believe 2022 will also have robust legislative activity, and we look forward to continuing to provide guidance and other valuable content to members. Please see below for more information about our activities in 2021.

Could Bankruptcy Discharges of Student Loans Be Getting Easier?

As many practitioners already know, it can be enormously difficult for student loan borrowers to discharge their loans in bankruptcy. But through a combination of new case law, potential upcoming administrative action and a series of bankruptcy reform bills, it might be getting just a little bit easier for some student loan borrowers.

Recent Case Shows It’s Not Impossible to Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy

Legislative Highlights January 2022

Jan 2022