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Municipal Pensions and OPEB Liabilities in Chapter 9

Elizabeth C. Wiggins, Lawrence A. Larose
December 10, 2018

When municipalities declare bankruptcy, the fate of public employees’ pensions and other post-employment benefits (OPEB) are almost always one of the most contentious issues that need to be settled. This program takes a look at the effect Chapter 9 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code has on these questions in a discussion with Larry Larose, one of the country’s premier experts in this area.

Related videos are available in the Chapter 9 Online Repository


Tags:
Bankruptcy | Chapter 9 Municipal Bankruptcy | Court Administration | Human Resources | Retirement