Prof. Steven H. Resnicoff 1 DePaul University College of Law Amidst allegations of extensive abuse, society is rethinking the appropriate parameters of personal bankruptcy law. Commentators espousing diverse political, moral or religious principles alternatively affirm…
INTRODUCTION* American bankruptcy law offers people the opportunity to avoid repaying their debts, even if they later become wealthy. This is accomplished by granting debtors a “discharge” of their debt, which permanently eliminates their legal…
The social phenomenon of bankruptcy is one that is increasingly familiar to many Americans. In the past decade, major companies previously thought to be virtually invulnerable – airlines, hotel chains, real estate developers – have…
Rav Moshe Taragin, Yeshivat Har Etzion, Israel Koschitzky Virtual Beit Midrash (VBM) I. Introduction In general terms, Beit Din’s role in deciding civil suits between two parties entails gathering evidence and issuing a definitive verdict. The…
Ira Kasdan has practiced law in Washington, D.C. for more than 30 years and is a graduate of Yeshiva University and the Georgetown University Law Center. He helped found P’shara Dispute Resolution, Inc., a mediation/arbitration…
Jewish Action, A Magazine of the Orthodox Union, Summer 1997 “Family values” is a buzzword these days. We read about it in the newspapers and hear about it in political speeches and debates. From a…
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A Jewish appliance repair worker, a Catholic racetrack clerk, a Mennonite trucker and a Muslim hotel worker: What do these people have in common? They’ve all been discriminated against on the job because of their…