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U.S. Supreme Court

Feb. 19, 2016

Justices to look at when debtors can avoid debt

In March, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether debtors are allowed to transfer assets for less than equivalent value in exchange, without it being deemed fraud.

Neal S. Salisian

Founding Partner
Salisian Lee LLP

Phone: 213-622-9100

Email: neal.salisian@salisianlee.com

USC Law School; Los Angeles CA

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Stephanie Chau

Associate
Salisian Lee LLP

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California creditors are among the many that anxiously await guidance from the U.S. Supreme Court on whether debtors will be allowed to transfer assets, for less than equivalent value in exchange, without it being deemed "actual fraud." Some believe that debtors should be afforded certain allowances to transfer assets without recourse from their creditors, and the Supreme Court is poised to clarify whether bankruptcy law contemplates the discharge of debts despite the presence of potential...

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