Bankruptcy

July 03, 2025
NY Landlord Sues Walmart, Others In Del. Alleging Fraud

A New York City landlord sued Walmart Inc. and the bankruptcy successor to Bonobos Inc. in Delaware's Court of Chancery late Thursday, asserting hundreds of million in claims and compensatory and punitive damages under both Delaware and New York law arising from an allegedly fraudulent transfer of a Fifth Avenue retailer's lease and obligations.
July 03, 2025
Dr. Phil, Christian Network Clash Over Media Co. Ch. 11 Loan

A Texas bankruptcy judge on Thursday gave a media company permission to draw on a Chapter 11 loan from its founder, television personality Phil McGraw, and set a short schedule for a hearing on an attempt to claw back a $25 million note from the company's Christian network co-owner.
July 03, 2025
Circuit-By-Circuit Recap: Justices Send Message To Outliers

It was a tough term at the U.S. Supreme Court for two very different circuits — one solidly liberal, one solidly conservative — that had their rulings overturned in eye-popping numbers. But it was another impressive year for a relatively moderate circuit that appears increasingly simpatico with the high court.
July 03, 2025
The Moments That Shaped The Universal Injunction Case

The U.S. Supreme Court voted along ideological lines when it hindered the ability of federal district court judges to issue nationwide pauses on presidential policies, but that outcome didn't seem like a foregone conclusion during oral arguments earlier this year. What do the colloquies suggest about the justices' thinking? Here are some moments that may have swayed them.
July 03, 2025
Firm Fires Back At NJ Atty's 'Scandalous' Fee Action

A law firm has accused a New Jersey lawyer who is suing it in a complex fee dispute of filing a vexatious complaint designed to chill its legal work and gain an advantage in separate ongoing cases.
July 03, 2025
Dolphin Encounter Co. Asks For Flexible Ch. 11 Sales Process

Dolphin encounter company Leisure Investments Holdings LLC asked a Delaware bankruptcy court to give it leave to begin marketing its many assets around the globe, saying it has gained "some measure of control" of its business through litigation since it filed for Chapter 11.
July 03, 2025
The Firms That Won Big At The Supreme Court

The number of law firms juggling three or more arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court this past term nearly doubled from the number of firms that could make that claim last term.
July 03, 2025
Breaking Down The Vote: The High Court Term In Review

The U.S. Supreme Court once again waited until the term's closing weeks — and even hours — to issue some of its most anticipated and divided decisions.
July 02, 2025
Girardi Asks To Remain Free During Fraud Appeal

Disbarred attorney Tom Girardi asked a California federal judge on Wednesday to remain free on bond while he appeals his wire fraud conviction, saying he's not a flight risk or danger to the community and there are several issues on appeal that could result in reversal or resentencing.
July 02, 2025
Dr. Phil Media Biz Hits Ch. 11, Sues Joint Venture Partner

A media company founded and partially controlled by the television personality known as Dr. Phil filed for Chapter 11 protection in Texas bankruptcy court Wednesday, disclosing more than $100 million in liabilities and alleging it became insolvent due to the actions of another firm that jointly owns the business.
July 02, 2025
Insurers Blast Avon Ch. 11 Talc Injury Trust

A group of insurance carriers is asking a Delaware bankruptcy judge to reject cosmetic seller Avon Products' Chapter 11 plan, saying it would unfairly force them to pay possibly bogus talc injury claims.
July 02, 2025
Colombian Consumer Lender's Ch. 11 Converted To Ch. 7

A New York bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved the conversion of the Chapter 11 case of Colombian consumer lending giant Credivalores-Crediservicios to a Chapter 7 liquidation, following requests from the Office of the U.S. Trustee and an ad hoc group of noteholders.
July 02, 2025
The Funniest Moments Of The Supreme Court's Term

After justices and oral advocates spent much of an argument pummeling a lower court's writing talents, one attorney suggested it might be time to move on — only to be told the drubbing had barely begun. Here, Law360 showcases the standout jests and wisecracks from the 2024-25 U.S. Supreme Court term.
July 02, 2025
Fresno Catholic Diocese Files Ch. 11 To Deal With Abuse Suits

The Catholic Diocese of Fresno, California, has filed for Chapter 11 protection with $79 million of liabilities, facing more than 150 lawsuits over clergy sexual abuse.
July 02, 2025
Canned Food Group Del Monte Hits Ch. 11 With $1.2B Debt

Packaged foods giant Del Monte is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey with plans for a sale after a liability management transaction last year failed to sufficiently reduce borrowing costs from its $1.23 billion of secured debt.
July 01, 2025
10 States Challenge Asbestos Claim Doc Purge Plans

Ten states have won Delaware Court of Chancery clearance to submit a friend of the court brief opposing nationwide asbestos claims trust proposals to purge records linked to tens of thousands of exposure cases, adding their views to a suit filed by asbestos litigation defendants.
July 01, 2025
Mallinckrodt Execs See Securities Fraud Claims Trimmed

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals executives must face investors' claims alleging they concealed signs of the company's impending 2023 bankruptcy and share cancellations, but a New Jersey federal judge pared down allegations against two executives and other aspects of the case in a partial dismissal Monday.
July 01, 2025
The Sharpest Dissents From The Supreme Court Term

The term's sharpest dissents often looked beyond perceived flaws in majority reasoning to raise existential concerns about the role and future of the court, with the justices accusing one another of rewarding executive branch lawlessness, harming faith in the judiciary and threatening democracy, sometimes on an emergency basis with little briefing or explanation.
July 01, 2025
Justices Face Busy Summer After Nixing Universal Injunctions

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to limit nationwide injunctions was one of its biggest rulings of the term — a finding the court is likely going to be dealing with all summer. Here, Law360 takes a look at the decision, how it and other cases on the emergency docket overshadowed much of the court's other work, and what it all means for the months to come.
July 01, 2025
Texas Solar Co. Files Ch. 7 Liquidation With $3.9M Liabilities

A small Texas residential and commercial solar company has filed for Chapter 7 liquidation in federal court, citing $3.9 million in liabilities.
July 01, 2025
FTX Bahamas, Celsius Settle Clawback Claims

Crypto exchange FTX's Bahamas unit and crypto lender Celsius Network have reached a deal to end Celsius' attempt to claw back $516.6 million transferred out of Celsius accounts just prior to its Chapter 11 filing.
July 01, 2025
Top Personal Injury, Med Mal News: 2025 Midyear Report

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling over whether personal injury claims can be brought under a RICO statute and a $7.4 billion settlement reached with the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma are among Law360's top personal injury and medical malpractice cases from the first six months of 2025.
June 30, 2025
Argentina Must Turn Over YPF Stake, NY Judge Says

Argentina must give up its 51% equity stake in the nationalized oil company YPF SA to partially pay off a $16.1 billion judgment in a pair of investor lawsuits, a New York federal judge ruled Monday, rejecting the country's argument that sovereign immunity shields the shares from turnover.
June 30, 2025
Bankruptcy Judge Rejects NYC Landlord's Cash Collateral Bid

A New York federal bankruptcy judge refused to let landlord Pinnacle Group's 82 debtor entities use nearly $30 million in cash collateral intended for creditor Flagstar Bank, ruling that the debtors haven't shown they will meet the "adequate protection" requirements for using the funds.
June 30, 2025
Chipmaker Wolfspeed Hits Ch. 11 With Plan To Ax $4.6B Debt

Semiconductor maker Wolfspeed Inc. filed for Chapter 11 protection in Texas bankruptcy court Monday with a plan supported by its senior lenders to slash about $4.6 billion of debt and emerge from the insolvency proceeding later this year.

Expert Analysis

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My Opera And Baseball Careers Make Me A Better Lawyer

Though participating in opera and the world of professional baseball often pulls me away from the office, my avocations improve my legal career by helping me perform under scrutiny, prioritize team success, and maintain joy and perspective at work, says Adam Unger at Herrick Feinstein.
8 Ways Lawyers Can Protect The Rule Of Law In Their Work

Whether they are concerned with judicial independence, regulatory predictability or client confidence, lawyers can take specific meaningful actions on their own when traditional structures are too slow or too compromised to respond, says Angeli Patel at the Berkeley Center of Law and Business.
Despite Dark Clouds, Outlook For US Solar Has Bright Spots

While tariff, tax policy and bankruptcy news seemingly portends unending challenges for the U.S. solar energy industry, signs of continued growth in solar generating capacity and domestic solar manufacturing suggest that there is a path forward, say attorneys at Beveridge & Diamond.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: Communicating With Clients

Law school curricula often overlook client communication procedures, and those who actively teach this crucial facet of the practice can create exceptional client satisfaction and success, says Patrick Hanson at Wiggam Law.
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Adapting To Private Practice: From US Rep. To Boutique Firm

My transition from serving as a member of Congress to becoming a partner at a boutique firm has been remarkably smooth, in part because I never stopped exercising my legal muscles, maintained relationships with my former colleagues and set the right tone at the outset, says Mondaire Jones at Friedman Kaplan.
Opinion

Senate's 41% Litigation Finance Tax Would Hurt Legal System

The Senate’s latest version of the Big Beautiful Bill Act would impose a 41% tax on the litigation finance industry, but the tax is totally disconnected from the concerns it purports to address, and it would set the country back to a time when small plaintiffs had little recourse against big defendants, says Anthony Sebok at Cardozo School of Law.
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Performing As A Clown Makes Me A Better Lawyer

To say that being a clown in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has changed my legal career would truly be an understatement — by creating an opening to converse on a unique topic, it has allowed me to connect with clients, counsel and even judges on a deeper level, says Charles Tatelbaum at Tripp Scott.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: Rejecting Biz Dev Myths

Law schools don’t spend sufficient time dispelling certain myths that prevent young lawyers from exploring new business opportunities, but by dismissing these misguided beliefs, even an introverted first-year associate with a small network of contacts can find long-term success, says Ronald Levine at Herrick Feinstein.
Move Beyond Surface-Level Edits To Master Legal Writing

Recent instances in which attorneys filed briefs containing artificial intelligence hallucinations offer a stark reminder that effective revision isn’t just about superficial details like grammar — it requires attorneys to critically engage with their writing and analyze their rhetorical choices, says Ivy Grey at WordRake.
9th Circ. Has Muddied Waters Of Article III Pleading Standard

District courts in the Ninth Circuit continue to apply a defunct and especially forgiving pleading standard to questions of Article III standing, and the circuit court itself has only perpetuated this confusion — making it an attractive forum for disputes that have no rightful place in federal court, say attorneys at Gibson Dunn.
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Competing In Modern Pentathlon Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Opening myself up to new experiences through competing in modern Olympic pentathlon has shrunk the appearance of my daily work annoyances and helps me improve my patience, manage crises better and remember that acquiring new skills requires working through your early mistakes, says attorney Mary Zoldak.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: Teaching Yourself Legal Tech

New graduates often enter practice unfamiliar with even basic professional software, but budding lawyers can use on-the-job opportunities to both catch up on technological skills and explore the advanced legal and artificial intelligence tools that will open doors, says Alyssa Sones at Sheppard Mullin.
How AI May Reshape The Future Of Adjudication

As discussed at a recent panel at Texas A&M, artificial intelligence will not erase the human element of adjudication in the next 10 to 20 years, but it will drive efficiencies that spur private arbiters to experiment, lead public courts to evolve and force attorneys to adapt, says Christopher Seck at Squire Patton.
When Legal Advocacy Crosses The Line Into Incivility

As judges issue sanctions for courtroom incivility, and state bars advance formal discipline rules, trial lawyers must understand that the difference between zealous advocacy and unprofessionalism is not just a matter of tone; it's a marker of skill, credibility and potentially disciplinary exposure, says Nate Sabri at Perkins Coie.
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Volunteering At Schools Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Speaking to elementary school students about the importance of college and other opportunities after high school — especially students who may not see those paths reflected in their daily lives — not only taught me the importance of giving back, but also helped to sharpen several skills essential to a successful legal practice, says Guillermo Escobedo at Constangy.