Edited by the Honorable William L. Norton, Jr., noted bankruptcy attorney and former bankruptcy judge, this newsletter will give you the latest information on some of today's most important bankruptcy issues. Topics include Chapter 11 cases (postconviction issues, injunctive orders, partnership debtors, lockouts), Chapter 13 cases (federal tax liens, stripping down, interaction between proof of claim and confirmation process, "protected disposable income"), partnerships (impact of Code §1111(b) on financial obligations of nondebtor partners), U.S. Trustee Programs (GOA conclusions), and various other topics ("new value" exception, public pension benefits, retirement plans).