11.   Bankruptcy issues are expected to move centerstage next year when Congress is to receive a study it commissioned on ways to improve the federal bankruptcy code.

12.   Because federal bankruptcy laws allow individual states to regulate the amount of property debtors can shield from creditors after declaring bankruptcy, the standards vary widely.

13.   A federal bankruptcy judge this week approved the sale, but it will probably be appealed to district court and also must get Justice Department approval.

14.   A federal bankruptcy court in Massachusetts decided in August that the privacy issue was moot.

15.   A federal bankruptcy court yesterday set a schedule for the bidding process.

16.   A federal bankruptcy judge has allowed Enron to continue to pay for construction of the building, because it must be completed to be sold.

17.   A federal bankruptcy court judge, Kathryn C. Ferguson, approved the deal here after Terrell said it would prevent years more of costly court fights.

18.   A federal bankruptcy judge in Orlando had ordered the sale of the items owned by the Mims Citrus Growers Association, Daniel said.

19.   A federal bankruptcy judge is scheduled to approve the transaction Friday, but several creditors have objected to different aspects of the sale in recent weeks.

20.   A major creditor has forced Young into federal bankruptcy court in Kansas City, Mo.