Former lawyer and Detroit mayor elect Mike Duggan expects to have an impact on the Detroit bankruptcy. It is unknown what impact the former attorney will have on the bankruptcy. Bankruptcy attorneys that have commented on the matter believe a new mayor will have no influence on Detroit’s pending bankruptcy matter. Bankruptcy lawyers in the […]
U.S. Department of Justice Defends Constitutionality of Detroit Bankruptcy
The United States Department of Justice has appeared in the City of Detroit’s bankruptcy filing to defend the municipality’s right under the United States Constitution and Michigan Constitution to file for Chapter 9 relief under the bankruptcy code. The Department of Justice hit the nail on the head when it countered states rights arguments. The […]
Opponents to Detroit Bankruptcy Ask Judge Rhodes for Support
Thursday was looked at as a land mark day in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Not only is the unprecedented City Bankruptcy taking place, but the Judge is allowing opponents of the filing state their case candidly as ordinary citizens. This is not business as usual in the Bankruptcy […]
