Consumer Bankruptcy

Section 106 Waivers of Sovereign Immunity May Be Unconstitutional Sometimes

Patriot Coal decision analyzes Supreme Court authorities on sovereign immunity.

Insurance Companies Have Fewer Protections than Landlords and Aircraft Lessors

Absent special-interest legislation for bankruptcies, insurance companies remain in limbo.

Mishandling Collateral Gives Rise to Nondischargeable Debt, Eleventh Circuit Holds

Mishandling collateral is nondischargeable even if the security interest is unperfected.
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