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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Sep. 17, 2014

9th Circuit allows EA founder to protect millions of dollars in bankruptcy

A Silicon Valley entrepreneur and founder of Electronic Arts Inc. can absolve more than $20 million of his debts to the Internal Revenue Service through bankruptcy, a divided 9th Circuit panel ruled Monday.


By Hadley Robinson


Daily Journal Staff Writer


A Silicon Valley entrepreneur and founder of Electronic Arts Inc. can absolve more than $20 million of his debts to the Internal Revenue Service through bankruptcy, despite living a lavish lifestyle for years after realizing he was overspending and insolvent, a divided 9th Circuit panel ruled Monday.


The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision reversed the district and bankruptcy courts in a de...

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