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Bondholders Beware? First Circuit Ruling’s Potential Adverse Impact on Puerto Rico’s Long-Term Restructuring Prospects

BN Lawyers

The controversial ruling, which pertains to the treatment of municipal revenue debt, has left investors with questions about the value and significance of a revenue pledge in a municipal bankruptcy. The ruling reversed long-held practice as to the mandatory application of special revenues following municipal bankruptcy. Background.

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Guest Post: An Unanticipated Regulator of the Future – Credit Averse Millennials

Consumer Financial Services Law

Professional firms in all industries saw a new “normal” come to life and creditors rights attorneys and their firms were no exception. About the Author: Mark Dobosz currently serves as the Executive Director for NARCA – The National Creditors Bar Association. NARCA's values are: Professional, Ethical, Responsible.