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Closing 'Unacceptable Loopholes': How Sex Abuse Claimants Could Gain Power In Chapter 11 Bankruptcies

New federal legislation proposes sweeping changes to how bankruptcy courts handle child sexual abuse claims in Chapter 11 proceedings, with supporters claiming the process has become a way for debtors to silence victims and avoid liability.

4 minute read May 01, 2024 at 12:03 AM
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Ellen Bardash
Closing 'Unacceptable Loopholes': How Sex Abuse Claimants Could Gain Power In Chapter 11 Bankruptcies

New federal legislation proposes sweeping changes to how bankruptcy courts handle child sexual abuse claims in Chapter 11 proceedings, with supporters claiming the process has become a way for debtors to silence victims and avoid liability.

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