Why companies file for bankruptcy – and how it protects both debtors and creditors
- Written by Lindsey Simon, Assistant Professor of Law, University of Georgia
Critics have worried Purdue might use bankruptcy to avoid accountability. AP Photo/Jessica HillReports have emerged that Purdue Pharma is in settlement talks to resolve thousands of federal and state lawsuits over its role in fueling the opioid epidemic. As part of the reported settlement, the company would file for bankruptcy.
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