August 24, 2026
The U.S. Trustee's Office on Monday urged a Texas bankruptcy judge to appoint an examiner in the Chapter 11 case of Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., saying the debtor needs an independent official to look into "questionable" prepetition deals by Hughes' parent EchoStar.
August 06, 2026
A group of noteholders of insolvent telecommunications company Hughes Satellite has asked a Texas bankruptcy court to allow the appointment of an examiner to investigate $1.5 billion in transactions that creditors alleged were self-dealing between the firm and its parent.
August 04, 2026
Two companies facing significant asbestos-related liabilities headed to bankruptcy court with roadmaps for a resolution. A steel tube maker sought Chapter 15 protection following what it described as a year of tariff-related woes. And Arizona's largest fire district, which has stopped responding to emergency calls, filed for Chapter 9 relief after its local government withheld funding.
August 04, 2026
A Texas bankruptcy judge said Tuesday that he would allow Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., a unit of telecommunications company EchoStar that provides broadband internet services, to use cash collateral if it sets aside a sum in escrow to protect creditors.
August 03, 2026
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., a unit of telecommunications company EchoStar that provides broadband internet services, has filed for Chapter 11 protection in Texas bankruptcy court with about $1.5 billion in funded debt.