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May 18, 2009

The Taxing Problem of Bankruptcy

In just two years on the bankruptcy court in Orange County, Judge Robert Kwan has seen an explosion of cases as the economy has faltered.

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U.S. Bankruptcy Court (Santa Ana)
By Don J. DeBenedictis
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SANTA ANA - In just two years on the bankruptcy court in Santa Ana, Judge Robert Kwan has seen some significant changes: first, the number of cases filed has increased dramatically, from about 34,000 in 2007 to a projected 105,000 or more this year.

Beyond the simple numbers, however, the cases themselves have changed. "I haven't seen as many adult people cry in court as I'm seeing now," Kw... (continued)

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