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Regulatory Fines Dischargeable in Bankruptcy

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Debtors facing regulatory fines and penalties want to shed them in bankruptcy and emerge without paying them. With certain exceptions, the Bankruptcy Code provides for the discharge of most debts that arise before a plan is...more

K&L Gates LLP

K&L Gates Triage: Protecting Patient Information in Bankruptcy Cases

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In this episode, Margaret Westbrook discusses privacy issues that may affect health care providers when filing proofs of claim in the bankruptcy court. Given the potential for public access of these records, it is important...more

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Accidentally On Purpose: Washington Court Finds Coverage For Contempt Of Court Based On “Misunderstanding”

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Professional liability policies cover claims based on the insured’s alleged negligent acts, errors or omissions, and not claims for “sanctions or penalties” for “willful” professional misconduct. But the insurer’s duty to...more

Fisher Phillips

Education Update, No. 3, July 2013: Are Your Enrollment Agreements Creating More Liability Than Revenue?

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Running a school has become more regulated and difficult. As we look at the creative ways that schools structure enrollment contracts and encourage early payment or accommodate payments over time, many schools may be...more

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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act—Hope on the Horizon for Debt Collectors?

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Debt collection is big business—easily a multibillion-dollar industry. In 2012, approximately 30 million individuals, or 14 percent of American adults, had debt (averaging about $1,500) that was or had been subject to the...more

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