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Divided Over Purdue Pharma Deal, SCOTUS Unites in Accepting a Dubious OxyContin Narrative
The majority and the dissenters agree that the drug was "central" to "the opioid crisis," even though there is little evidence to support that thesis.
Jacob Sullum | 6.27.2024 4:45 PM
Opposition to U.S. Steel Sale Shows How Similar Biden and Trump Are on Trade
Economic nationalists are claiming the deal endangers "national security" to convince Americans that a good deal for investors, employees, and the U.S. economy will somehow make America less secure. That's nonsense.
Veronique de Rugy | 3.21.2024 12:01 AM
Is the ACA's "Shared Responsibility Payment" a "Tax . . . Measured by Income"?
The Affordable Care Act's individual mandate penalty meets the bankcuptcy code.
Jonathan H. Adler |The Volokh Conspiracy | 7.31.2023 3:52 PM
Trucking Company on the Hook for $700 Million Federal Loan Files for Bankruptcy
Reason reported last month that with less than two years left on its loan, Yellow Corporation owed more than it originally borrowed and had repaid only $230 in principal.
Joe Lancaster | 7.28.2023 3:58 PM
A Decade After Bankruptcy, Is Detroit Better?
The 2013 bankruptcy filing didn't make the city more prosperous, more functional, or less corrupt.
James M. Hohman | 7.18.2023 6:00 AM
Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX Under Investigation
Plus: Democrats retain control of Senate, RIP Sharon Presley and Martin Wooster, and more...
Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 11.14.2022 9:46 AM
Dolores Kopel
Remembering a pioneering Colorado lawyer and activist
David Kopel |The Volokh Conspiracy | 10.4.2022 5:35 PM
After a $54 Billion Airline Bailout, Elizabeth Warren Thinks She Gets To Make the Rules
More airline workers and more flights—not bailouts and restrictions on mergers—is the better policy.
Veronique de Rugy | 8.4.2022 12:20 PM
The Easy Way To Avoid Federal Income Tax: Move to Puerto Rico
Wherever markets are free, new wealth gets created. Then almost everyone wins.
John Stossel | 8.3.2022 1:30 PM
A Hero Is a Movie in Which Everyone Both Is and Isn't a Hero
A new Iranian thriller is both an elaborate social parable and an extended advertisement for the U.S. bankruptcy system.
Peter Suderman | 1.28.2022 10:59 AM
Solar Panel Manufacturer That Hasn't Produced Solar Panels Since 2017 Seeks Extension of Solar Panel Tariffs
What good is protectionism that isn't protecting anything?
Eric Boehm | 8.13.2021 2:45 PM
A Third Option Beyond State Bailouts and Bankruptcy
John Baker and Robert Miller identify an alternative
Jonathan H. Adler |The Volokh Conspiracy | 5.20.2020 12:12 PM
Bankruptcy and Magistrate Judges?
Adjudication Outside Article III (part five)
Will Baude |The Volokh Conspiracy | 3.20.2020 2:33 PM
Private Flood Insurers Chastised for Not Insuring Houses Likely To Be Flooded
It's simple: You should not build your house in places where you can't get private flood insurance.
Ronald Bailey | 12.4.2019 2:55 PM
Elizabeth Warren's Plans Don't Add Up
The Warren worldview of ill-founded economic pessimism is both bloodless and moralizing.
Peter Suderman | 9.10.2019 6:00 AM
Elizabeth Warren's Fake Wonkery
All too often, the Massachusetts senator and 2020 hopeful gets key details wrong.
Peter Suderman | 2.20.2019 3:44 PM
The Invalidation of the PROMESA Appointments
A few thoughts on the First Circuit's separation of powers ruling on the Puerto Rico bankruptcy board
Will Baude |The Volokh Conspiracy | 2.15.2019 6:08 PM
Sears Finally Entered Bankruptcy. The Struggle to Save It Was a Noble One.
Sometimes a bankruptcy isn't evidence of some hedge fund manager's hubris or humiliation, but merely a reminder that risk is part of capitalism.
Ira Stoll | 10.15.2018 4:00 PM
Bitcoin's Crazy Price Rise Might Lead Owner of Bankrupt Former Exchange Mt Gox to Crazy Profits
Customers lost billions in bitcoin, and former operator Mark Karpeles could gain well over half a billion.
Brian Doherty | 11.10.2017 6:00 PM
Another Taxpayer-Funded Cleantech Company Goes Bankrupt
Aquion Energy files for Chapter 11. Will Tesla's Gigafactory be next?
Ronald Bailey | 3.15.2017 1:40 PM
It's Not Hedge Funds That Caused Puerto Rico to Fail to Manage Its Debts
Those who call for aid shouldn't ignore where the territory's money actually went.
Scott Shackford | 5.3.2016 1:35 PM
San Bernardino Police Abuse Victims May Get Screwed Over by Bankruptcy
Families could end up with just pennies on the dollar.
Scott Shackford | 1.8.2016 2:50 PM
Scott Shackford Analyzes San Bernardino's Fire Union Woes in the Press-Enterprise
Scott Shackford | 7.6.2015 5:30 PM
Fresh Out of Bankruptcy, City Announces Multimillion-Dollar Housing Project
Stockton has apparently learned nothing from its embarrassing financial boondoggle.
Jim Pagels | 3.6.2015 5:40 PM
Retired City Workers Accept Cuts (As Does Everybody Else) in Detroit's Bankruptcy
Scott Shackford | 11.10.2014 2:30 PM
Why the Stockton California Bankruptcy Ruling Can't Stop Public Sector Pension Reform
A federal judge approved Stockton's bankruptcy exit plan which punts on pension debt. But other cities are free to tackle the problem, and they must.
Steven Greenhut | 11.7.2014 12:00 PM
Bankrupt Stockton's Reorg. Plan Approved with Pensions Intact
Scott Shackford | 10.30.2014 4:10 PM
Flint Mayor Says People, Not Government Will Drive Urban Renewal
Alexis Garcia and Paul Detrick | 10.6.2014 10:50 AM
California Public Pensions Put on Notice
Federal judge gives hope to busted cities.
Steven Greenhut | 10.4.2014 12:00 PM
Calif. Employee Pensions Are Not Sacred Cows, Judge Rules. But Don't Call the Slaughterhouse Just Yet.
Scott Shackford | 10.2.2014 10:50 AM
Judge Rules Stockton's Pensions May Be Cut in Bankruptcy
A major blow against the sanctity of public employee pensions in California
Reason Staff | 10.1.2014 6:30 PM
A Bipartisan Bailout for Detroit's Unions
Shikha Dalmia | 4.18.2014 10:30 AM
Letters
Reason Staff | 3.31.2014 7:00 AM
By Any Other Name
Charles Oliver | 3.3.2014 6:00 AM
Brickbat: By Any Other Name
Reason Staff | 3.3.2014 6:00 AM
Detroit to File Restructuring Plan Next Week
To explain how it plans to get out of bankruptcy
Reason Staff | 2.10.2014 4:00 PM
Michigan's Tough Nerd's Over-Clever Bailout Plan for Detroit
Shikha Dalmia | 1.24.2014 9:52 AM
Company Behind W. Va. Chemical Leak Files for Bankruptcy
Owes more than $3 million to 20 creditors
Reason Staff | 1.17.2014 6:50 PM
Bond Insurers Drop Objections to Detroit's Bankruptcy
Some objectors remain steadfast
Reason Staff | 12.17.2013 7:30 PM
Loehmann's Files for Third Bankruptcy
This time will be the last -- it plants to liquidate
Reason Staff | 12.17.2013 5:40 PM
Detroit's Bankruptcy Ruling Doesn't Spare the Pensions
But it's up to politicians and voters to fight for reforms
Scott Shackford | 12.10.2013 4:30 PM
Judge Approves Plan for Detroit to Fix Street Lights
About 40 percent of the lights in the city don't work
Reason Staff | 12.6.2013 7:30 PM
Detroit Art Sale Could Raise More Than $800 Million
Help shave off the billions in debt
Reason Staff | 12.4.2013 3:10 PM
Reason Foundation Study Details Depths of Green Energy Crony Capitalism
Not an investment in the future but in people who know the right politicians
Scott Shackford | 12.3.2013 5:10 PM
Welcome to Bankruptcy, Detroit!
Judge says yes to Chapter 9 protection, as well as pension cuts
Scott Shackford | 12.3.2013 12:15 PM
Judge to Rule on Detroit Bankruptcy Dec. 3
Will determine whether city can restructure billions in debt
Reason Staff | 11.26.2013 1:40 PM
Disaster Feared if Bankruptcy Disallowed for Detroit
Chaos and lawsuits galore
Reason Staff | 11.14.2013 5:30 PM
Mich. Gov. Says Bankruptcy Right Choice for Detroit
The gravy train is not coming
Reason Staff | 10.29.2013 2:10 PM