Zero down and zero later - the problem of collection: a comparison of procedures under state collection law, the Bankruptcy Code, and the Internal Revenue Code

Article Abstract:

Variations in debt collection under the state laws, bankruptcy law and Internal Revenue Service policies are discussed. Any reform which mandates IRS collection standards for purposes of bankruptcy will hurt debtors and have little effect on unsecured creditors in most bankruptcy cases.

Collection (Accounting)

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Trustees: the ability to waive the debtor's attorney-client privilege

Article Abstract:

The authors discuss the need for bankruptcy trustees to be empowered to unilaterally waive debtors' attorney-client privilege.

Powers and duties, Confidential communications, Attorney-client privilege, Waiver (Civil procedure), Bankruptcy trustees

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Offering tort victims some solace: why states should incorporate a 20% set-aside into their versions of article 9

Article Abstract:

The need for a set-aside to compensate unsecured creditors under the Uniform Commercial Code's article 9 is discussed.

Remedies, Restitution, Torts

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