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Bankruptcy

Oct. 14, 2005

Law Discourages Small Businesses From Beginning Chapter 11 Cases

Focus Column - By Alan M. Ahart - On April 20, President Bush signed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 into law. Although this law makes far-reaching changes for consumer debtors, it also affects the ability of small businesses to reorganize.

        
        
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