Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

If you're overwhelmed by debt, bankruptcy is just one option Greg Daugherty has worked 25+ years as an editor and writer for major publications and websites. He is also the author of two books. Erika ...

When financial troubles mount and debts are piling up, filing for bankruptcy protection may be a last resort option. Personal bankruptcy filings usually involve Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, but when ...

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A bankruptcy trustee or DIP generally has the right to "assume" (reaffirm) or "reject" (disavow, resulting in breach) unexpired leases under section 365(a) of the Bankruptcy Code. 11 U.S.C. § 365(a).

U.S. Bankruptcy and appellate courts have long wrangled over whether the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code apply extraterritorially to permit, for example, enforcement of the automatic stay to ...