A day late and a dollar unsecured?

Article Abstract:

The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Nobelman v. American Savings Bank deals with only one rationale for lien stripping and therefore will not completely settle the issue. Courts that tend to side with debtors rather than lenders will be able to allow lien stripping under the 'additional security' rationale. Furthermore, the decision appears to sanction different treatment of first and second mortgages, allowing first mortgages to be treated as secured and second mortgages to be treated as unsecured. Lien stripping is a form of debt modification that divides a home mortgage into secured and unsecured portions.

United States, Cases, Mortgages, Case Note, Debtor and creditor

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The euro takes on the dollar

Article Abstract:

Although the euro is the main currency of the European single market, its introduction will have a global impact. The euro will become an international currency and as such, a possible rival to the dollar. 36% of world trade is currently invoiced in European currencies, compared to 48% in dollars and 5% in yen. The EU represents 20% of world trade and a large proportion will immediately be invoiced in euros.

International aspects, Eurocurrency market

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The Euro

Article Abstract:

The European Monetary Union launched in May 1998 with 11 member states and will have significant impact on the world's capital markets. Legal issues facing capital markets with the beginning of the Euro include contract continuity, price sources disappearing, market conventions, and redenomination. Participating states aim to transition from national currencies to Europ bills and coins by 2002.

European Union, Laws, regulations and rules, Euro (Currency), European Monetary System

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