Bankruptcy
Jul. 29, 2003
WorldCom Settlement May Set Bankruptcy Precedent
By Toni Vranjes WorldCom Inc. filed the largest bankruptcy case in the nation's history in July 2002. A year later, the case is far from forgotten.
Earlier this month, the debtor reached a settlement with regulators that could set a precedent in bankruptcy law. Under the agreement, shareholders would get their claims paid ahead of ce...