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IRAs Shielded in Bankruptcy, Justices Rule
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In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court says creditors may not seize money in the retirement accounts to collect on debts.

By David G. Savage
Times Staff Writer

April 5 2005

WASHINGTON; The Supreme Court ruled Monday that people who file for bankruptcy protection can keep the money saved in their individual retirement accounts.

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http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/na...0,7779662.story

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Law Students Prevail Again in High Court
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Stanford's litigation clinic offers hands-on training, and a chance to change the law.

By David G. Savage
Times Staff Writer

April 5 2005

WASHINGTON; The Supreme Court's decision Monday that individual retirement accounts are protected from creditors in bankruptcy cases marks the second time in less than a week that a small group of Stanford University law students has won a change in U.S. law.

The complete article can be viewed at:
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/na...0,3315108.story