Extraterritorial Avoidance Actions Under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code
Vol. 135 No. 8
Absent a “clear indication” to the contrary, federal law applies “only within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States.” This rule, known as the...
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Puerto Rico Passes New Municipal Reorganization Act.
Fifth Circuit Applies Doctrine of Constitutional Avoidance to Uphold Attorney Speech Restrictions in Bankruptcy Code.