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Pages From Bankruptcy History: Chapter 15's Origins
Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code, which allows U.S. courts to recognize foreign bankruptcies, turns 20 years old this year, an anniversary that marks how far the courts have come since replacing a makeshift jumble of laws with a streamlined system.
Meet The Attys Helping Cos. Tied To Hudson Hotel In Ch. 11
Two companies affiliated with the former Hudson Hotel near Manhattan's Columbus Circle have hired attorneys from DLA Piper LLP to guide them through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy after they filed with between $100 million and $500 million each in both assets and liabilities.
Meet The Attorneys For Broadband And Carriox's Ch. 11s
A team of attorneys from Klestadt Winters Jureller Southard & Stevens LLP is guiding the Chapter 11 bankruptcies of six affiliates of telecommunications financing provider Carriox Capital.
Pages From Bankruptcy History: Chapter 15's Origins
Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code, which allows U.S. courts to recognize foreign bankruptcies, turns 20 years old this year, an anniversary that marks how far the courts have come since replacing a makeshift jumble of laws with a streamlined system.
Meet The Attys Helping Cos. Tied To Hudson Hotel In Ch. 11
Two companies affiliated with the former Hudson Hotel near Manhattan's Columbus Circle have hired attorneys from DLA Piper LLP to guide them through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy after they filed with between $100 million and $500 million each in both assets and liabilities.
Meet The Attorneys For Broadband And Carriox's Ch. 11s
A team of attorneys from Klestadt Winters Jureller Southard & Stevens LLP is guiding the Chapter 11 bankruptcies of six affiliates of telecommunications financing provider Carriox Capital.
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