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Pilot program puts audio case recordings on PACER 

By: Diana Smith
Published: January 19, 2010

Tags: Chrysler bankruptcy, GM bankruptcy, PACER, technology, U.S. Judicial Conference

A pilot program in seven states is evaluating whether making digital recordings of case proceedings available online is useful for the public.

Top bankruptcy law stories of 2009 

By: Reni Gertner
Published: December 24, 2009

Tags: Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, bankruptcy filings, CHAPTER 13, Chrysler bankruptcy, debt relief agency, GM bankruptcy, loan modification, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Obama, student loans

It started out as a busy year for bankruptcy attorneys – and it just became busier as filings continued to rise.

From the start of 2009, experts warned novice bankruptcy attorneys to do their homework before jumping into the specialized practice niche.

Court clarifies Chrysler opinion 

By: Nora Tooher
Published: August 5, 2009

Tags: Chrysler bankruptcy

In an opinion issued today, the 2nd Circuit reaffirmed a U.S. Bankruptcy Court’s approval of the sale of Chrysler’s assets to the “New Chrysler,” a post-bankruptcy company led by Fiat.

GM takes responsibility for future product liability claims 

By: Reni Gertner
Published: June 28, 2009

Tags: Chrysler bankruptcy, GM bankruptcy, product liability

General Motors Corp. has agreed to take on responsibility for future product liability claims, USA Today reports.

3,400 GM/Chrysler injuries predicted 

By: Nora Tooher
Published: June 23, 2009

Tags: Chrysler bankruptcy, GM bankruptcy

A new report predicts that defective General Motors and Chrysler vehicles sold before the bankruptcies will continue to cause deaths and injuries long after the companies emerge as new entities.

Objections filed to GM bankruptcy plan 

By: Nora Tooher
Published: June 22, 2009

Tags: Chrysler bankruptcy, product liability

Eleven state attorneys general are opposing a provision in General Motor Corp.’s bankruptcy plan that would free the auto maker from liability for vehicle defects.

Groups say auto bankruptcy plans hurt consumers 

By: Kimberly Atkins
Published: June 11, 2009

Tags: Chrysler bankruptcy, Obama, product liability

WASHINGTON – A group of consumer and legal advocacy groups are urging President Barack Obama to halt the Chrysler and General Motors bankruptcy plans, contending that that they say will strip consumers of protections against defective vehicles.

Fiat deal leaves Chrysler claimants in dust 

By: Nora Tooher
Published: June 10, 2009

Tags: Chrysler bankruptcy, product liability

Product liability plaintiffs’ lawyers are irate over the elimination of rights by Chrysler owners to pursue product liability claims involving about 10 million vehicles currently on the road.

Judge OKs Chrysler’s bid to cut U.S. dealers 

By: Pat Murphy
Published: June 10, 2009

Tags: Chrysler bankruptcy

Chrysler LLC won court approval on Tuesday to cut a quarter of its U.S. dealerships and the bankruptcy court judge overruled requests to delay the order until the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the sale of the company. Click here for the full article from Reuters.