Bankruptcy

  • February 26, 2024

    11th Circ. Says Bankruptcy Fraud Threat Can't Tank Deal

    The Eleventh Circuit ruled Monday that coupon marketing agency Valpak's alleged threat to report a franchisee for bankruptcy fraud was not extortion and refused to set aside the settlement that ended the franchisee's suit accusing Valpak of wrongfully terminating their agreement.

  • February 26, 2024

    Bally Sports Parent Gets OK For $495M Settlement, $450M DIP

    A Houston bankruptcy judge on Monday approved a $495 million settlement and a $450 million debtor-in-possession financing package for Bally Sports Network's parent company, loading the bases for the broadcaster to file a Chapter 11 plan in the coming weeks.

  • February 26, 2024

    Stimwave Prosecutors Accused Of Brady Violation Mid-Trial

    The former CEO of Stimwave Technologies has alleged in the middle of her criminal fraud trial that the Manhattan U.S. Attorney's Office withheld key evidence about proffer meetings, teeing up a potential Brady fight before a skeptical judge.

  • February 26, 2024

    Prosecutors Ask NC Justices To Enforce Ban On MV Realty

    Prosecutors told the North Carolina Supreme Court on Monday that MV Realty is trying to dodge the state's efforts to put it out of business, first with a bankruptcy filing and then by asking the court last week to overturn a decision blocking the company's operations in the state.

  • February 26, 2024

    H&M-Backed Fabric Recycler Files For Bankruptcy In Sweden

    Swedish textile recycler Renewcell AB has declared bankruptcy in Stockholm District Court, saying it hasn't been able to secure sufficient financing to complete a strategic review with satisfactory results.

  • February 26, 2024

    Yellow Corp. Gets Nod On New Procedures For Injury Claims

    Trucking company Yellow Corp. will use its insurance policies to deal with only certain claims from people alleging they were injured by its vehicles under new procedures a Delaware bankruptcy judge approved Monday, after the debtor resolved objections from parties who said its earlier plans would have violated their rights.

  • February 26, 2024

    Kirkland Nabs $14.6M Payout For Cyxtera's Ch. 11

    A New Jersey bankruptcy judge on Monday approved $43.8 million in final fee and expense applications for professionals involved in Cyxtera Technologies Inc.'s Chapter 11 case, with almost half the money going to an investment banking firm and roughly $15 million to Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

  • February 26, 2024

    Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

    Delaware's Court of Chancery dropped two potentially far-reaching decisions last week: one about founder control at Moelis & Co. and another about TripAdvisor's planned move to Nevada. On top of that, there were new cases involving Citrix Systems, Alcoa Corp., BGC Partners Inc. and Cantor Fitzgerald LP.

  • February 23, 2024

    SVB's Cayman Unit Loses Ch. 15 Bid In NY

    A bankruptcy judge in New York has dismissed a petition from the Cayman Islands branch of Silicon Valley Bank that sought U.S. recognition of its Cayman insolvency proceedings, finding that it is not eligible to file a Chapter 15 petition.

  • February 23, 2024

    MV Realty Asks NC Justices To Stay Injunction Pending Appeal

    MV Realty is defending the enforceability of a series of agreements with more than 2,000 North Carolina homeowners — asking the state's Supreme Court to overturn a trial judge's injunction finding the company likely couldn't beat claims that the deals were truly predatory, high-interest loans.

  • February 23, 2024

    US Trustee Objects To Rite Aid Disclosure Statement

    The U.S. Trustee's Office has flagged what it called "objectionable" proposals from Rite Aid to hold post-confirmation votes on some Chapter 11 plan releases, as well as shortening senior secured voting and preemptively deeming unsecured creditors as detractors.

  • February 23, 2024

    Bankrupt REIT Gets Ch. 11 Reorganization Plan Approved

    A subsidiary of Silver Star Properties REIT Inc. received approval Friday for its Chapter 11 reorganization plan that will channel its remaining property assets into a Delaware subsidiary free and clear of all creditor claims.

  • February 23, 2024

    NH Plant Strikes Deal On Power Purchase Contract

    A bankrupt New Hampshire power plant reached terms on a deal Friday with an entity whose contract to purchase the facility's power was rejected earlier this week, telling a Delaware federal judge the agreement will help quickly transition to a new purchaser and stave off a shutdown of the plant.

  • February 23, 2024

    FTX Settles $324M Ch. 11 Suit Over European Deal For $33M

    Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading Ltd. has asked a Delaware court to approve a plan to resolve a $323.5 million clawback action aimed at the co-founders of its European unit by selling the subsidiary back to the executives for $32.7 million.

  • February 23, 2024

    NRA, LaPierre Found Liable For Misconduct In $6M Verdict

    A New York jury found Friday that the National Rifle Association, longtime CEO Wayne LaPierre and two other executives improperly used donor money, among other misconduct, ordering individual defendants to repay the gun rights group a total of $6.4 million.

  • February 23, 2024

    Citibank Looks To Dodge Ch. 7 Trustee's Fraud Claims

    Citibank has urged a New York federal judge to ax claims that the financial institution assisted with a Ponzi scheme involving a now-defunct sports and concert ticket broker, saying the Chapter 7 Trustee for the troubled business who brought the claims was assigned them to subvert a rule that would otherwise bar his case.

  • February 23, 2024

    Giuliani's Creditors Try To Make $148M Judgment Stick

    A pair of creditors of bankrupt former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani moved to ensure that their $148 million jury award against him will stick, filing a complaint on Friday in his Chapter 11 case that seeks to block him from discharging the debt.

  • February 23, 2024

    Eye Care Tech Co. Gets Go-Ahead For April Sale In Ch. 11

    A Texas bankruptcy judge said Friday she will approve sale procedures that will put a troubled optometry software maker on the block in April, after the debtor said it will give creditors a few more days to respond if it decides to name a stalking horse bidder.

  • February 22, 2024

    Crypto Co. DGC Blasts NY AG Settlement With Genesis Global

    The parent company of Genesis Global Holdco slammed a proposed settlement between the bankrupt lender and the New York attorney general on Wednesday, calling the agreement an attempt to "rig" the Chapter 11 plan confirmation to include larger payouts for certain creditors.

  • February 22, 2024

    Carnegie Must Pay Fees For 'Unreasonable' Diamond IP Suit

    A New York federal judge ruled Wednesday that Carnegie Institute of Washington and its bankrupt former patent licensee M7D Corp. are jointly and severally liable for paying Fenix Diamond LLC's attorney fees and nontaxable expenses for pursuing their "objectively unreasonable" infringement suit for years.

  • February 22, 2024

    Almond Grower's Early Ch. 11 Motions Get Wary OK

    A California bankruptcy judge gave cautious approval to a series of first day motions in the Chapter 11 case of almond grower Trinitas Farming LLC Thursday, saying he was wary of green lighting an interim debtor-in-possession order before a final credit agreement or a committee of unsecured creditors is in place.

  • February 22, 2024

    US Can't Appeal Order To Give Avenatti's Tax Info To Trustee

    A California federal judge declined Wednesday to allow the U.S. to appeal a bankruptcy court's decision ordering Michael Avenatti's tax returns to be released to the trustee overseeing the estate of Eagan Avenatti LLP's bankruptcy, finding the decision to be unappealable, and Avenatti himself hasn't objected to the disclosure.

  • February 22, 2024

    Vesttoo Liquidation Delayed For Closer Look At Creditor Deals

    A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Thursday postponed deciding the fate of Israeli financial technology firm Vesttoo Ltd.'s liquidation plan until early next week to give the remaining objector to the proposal time to review settlements the debtor reached with prior challengers.

  • February 22, 2024

    Kwok Owed Records About CCP Targeting, Judge Says

    A New York federal judge ordered the Justice Department to hand over evidence it possessed of the Chinese Communist Party's targeting of bankrupt and jailed Chinese exile Ho Wan Kwok, but didn't require the government to hand over other evidence sought by Kwok about Chinese government targeting of his alleged victims.

  • February 22, 2024

    Sorrento Says US Trustee's Protest Of Texas Venue Off Base

    Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. told a Texas bankruptcy court the company's choice to bring a Chapter 11 in the Lone Star State was sound, so the court should ignore a call from the U.S. Trustee's Office to trash or relocate the case.

Expert Analysis

  • Breaking Down High Court's New Code Of Conduct

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    The U.S. Supreme Court recently adopted its first-ever code of conduct, and counsel will need to work closely with clients in navigating its provisions, from gift-giving to recusal bids, say Phillip Gordon and Mateo Forero at Holtzman Vogel.

  • Rockport Ch. 11 Highlights Global Settlement Considerations

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    A Delaware bankruptcy court’s recent rejection of Rockport’s proposed settlement serves as a reminder that there is a risk that a global settlement executed outside of a plan may be rejected as a sub rosa plan, but shouldn’t dissuade parties from seeking relief when applicable case law supports approval, says Kyle Arendsen at Squire Patton.

  • How Purdue High Court Case Will Shape Ch. 11 Mass Injury

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    The U.S. Supreme Court's recent arguments in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma, addressing the authority of bankruptcy courts to approve nonconsensual third-party releases in Chapter 11 settlement plans, highlight the case's wide-ranging implications for how mass injury cases get resolved in bankruptcy proceedings, says George Singer at Holland & Hart.

  • Opinion

    Legal Profession Gender Parity Requires Equal Parental Leave

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    To truly foster equity in the legal profession and to promote attorney retention, workplaces need to better support all parents, regardless of gender — starting by offering equal and robust parental leave to both birthing and non-birthing parents, says Ali Spindler at Irwin Fritchie.

  • How Cannabis Cos. Are Adapting In Shifting Bankruptcy Arena

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    Recent bankruptcy cases show that federal courts have begun to demonstrate more openness to downstream businesses in the cannabis industry, and that even though receivership can be a viable option for those denied access to the bankruptcy system, it is not without its own risks and complexities, say attorneys at Troutman Pepper.

  • Pa. City Ch. 9 Ruling Raises Municipal Financing Concerns

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    A Pennsylvania district court’s recent ruling in a Chapter 9 case filed by the city of Chester, Pennsylvania, strengthens the foundations of the municipal bond market, but also demonstrates that bankruptcy courts continue to struggle with some of the features of municipal revenue bonds and issue rulings that contradict market expectations, say attorneys at Cadwalader.

  • Series

    Writing Thriller Novels Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Authoring several thriller novels has enriched my work by providing a fresh perspective on my privacy practice, expanding my knowledge, and keeping me alert to the next wave of issues in an increasingly complex space — a reminder to all lawyers that extracurricular activities can help sharpen professional instincts, says Reece Hirsch at Morgan Lewis.

  • What Lawyers Must Know About Calif. State Bar's AI Guidance

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    Initial recommendations from the State Bar of California regarding use of generative artificial intelligence by lawyers have the potential to become a useful set of guidelines in the industry, covering confidentiality, supervision and training, communications, discrimination and more, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • Industry Must Elevate Native American Women Attys' Stories

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    The American Bar Association's recent research study into Native American women attorneys' experiences in the legal industry reveals the glacial pace of progress, and should inform efforts to amplify Native voices in the field, says Mary Smith, president of the ABA.

  • Pa. Ruling Shows Why Term Sheet Can Be Worth The Wait

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    A Pennsylvania bankruptcy court’s recent In re: Legarde ruling, holding that a settlement term sheet was enforceable, reminds litigants that it’s crucial to draft a written agreement before leaving mediation in order to resolve potential evidentiary issues and protect against buyer’s remorse, says Brian Shaw at Cozen O'Connor.

  • Understanding Discovery Obligations In Era Of Generative AI

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    Attorneys and businesses must adapt to the unique discovery challenges presented by generative artificial intelligence, such as chatbot content and prompts, while upholding the principles of fairness, transparency and compliance with legal obligations in federal civil litigation, say attorneys at King & Spalding.

  • Asserting 'Presence-Of-Counsel' Defense In Securities Trials

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    As illustrated by the fraud trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, defense attorneys in securities trials might consider arguing that counsel had some involvement in the conduct at issue — if the more formal advice-of-counsel defense is unavailable and circumstances allow for a privilege waiver, say Joseph Dever and Matthew Elkin at Cozen O'Connor.

  • Crypto Has Democratized Trading In Bankruptcy Claims

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    Following the pandemic, there has been a wave of cryptocurrency bankruptcies and a related increase in access to information, allowing nontraditional bankruptcy investors to purchase claims and democratizing a once closed segment of alternative investing, says Joseph Sarachek at Strategic Liquidity.

  • The Case For Post-Bar Clerk Training Programs At Law Firms

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    In today's competitive legal hiring market, an intentionally designed training program for law school graduates awaiting bar admission can be an effective way of creating a pipeline of qualified candidates, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub.

  • 5 Key Tips For Attorneys In The Subchapter V Arena

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    Subchapter V cases present unique challenges for the nondebtor parties-in-interest, and habits developed by attorneys in typical Chapter 11 cases do not necessarily translate, meaning creditors and their counsel should quickly take a proactive role in their cases to protect their interests, which can be done by attending the 341 meeting, analyzing the plan, and more, says Kelly Singer at Squire Patton.

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