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What's Happening In Bankruptcy Court This Coming Week
This coming week, bankruptcy judges will hear arguments regarding the Chapter 11 plans of the Catholic diocese in Syracuse, New York, medical device manufacturer Exactech and nursing facility operator Petersen Health Care. Meanwhile, genetics company Synthego is seeking final approval of $50 million in debtor-in-possession financing. Additionally, right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is preparing for a status conference in his Chapter 7 case.
Quick Growth, Stiff Competition Led To Everstream's Ch. 11
Everstream, a provider of fiber networks to businesses, was pushed into Chapter 11 by burdensome debt, disappointing returns on an aggressive expansion effort and a highly competitive market despite efforts to address its problems, according to its bankruptcy papers.
Under The Radar: Bankruptcy News You May Have Missed
A creditors committee objected to Party City's liquidator, Gordon Brothers, being classified as an estate professional entitled to funds in the retailer's bankruptcy. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts challenged Steward Health Care's Chapter 11 liquidation plan, and the debtor proposed a revised plan featuring a settlement. And customer loyalty company Kognitiv moved to dismiss its Chapter 11 case, saying it has nothing left to sell.
What's Happening In Bankruptcy Court This Coming Week
This coming week, bankruptcy judges will hear arguments regarding the Chapter 11 plans of the Catholic diocese in Syracuse, New York, medical device manufacturer Exactech and nursing facility operator Petersen Health Care. Meanwhile, genetics company Synthego is seeking final approval of $50 million in debtor-in-possession financing. Additionally, right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is preparing for a status conference in his Chapter 7 case.
Quick Growth, Stiff Competition Led To Everstream's Ch. 11
Everstream, a provider of fiber networks to businesses, was pushed into Chapter 11 by burdensome debt, disappointing returns on an aggressive expansion effort and a highly competitive market despite efforts to address its problems, according to its bankruptcy papers.
Under The Radar: Bankruptcy News You May Have Missed
A creditors committee objected to Party City's liquidator, Gordon Brothers, being classified as an estate professional entitled to funds in the retailer's bankruptcy. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts challenged Steward Health Care's Chapter 11 liquidation plan, and the debtor proposed a revised plan featuring a settlement. And customer loyalty company Kognitiv moved to dismiss its Chapter 11 case, saying it has nothing left to sell.
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