Expert Analysis

Bankruptcy Judges Can Justly Resolve Mass Tort Cases

Johnson & Johnson’s recent announcement of a prepackaged reorganization plan for its talc unit highlights that Cha... (more story)

A Healthier Legal Industry Starts With Emotional Intelligence

The legal profession has long been plagued by high rates of mental health issues, in part due to attorneys’ early ... (more story)

5th Circ. Bond Claim Ruling Shows Creditors Must Be Vigilant

In Raymond James & Associates v. Jalbert, the Fifth Circuit recently held that the bankruptcy debtor's indemnifica... (more story)

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'Any Judge' Should Have DQ'd In Romance Case, Attys Told

A Texas federal judge was adamant Thursday that a former bankruptcy judge should have recused himself from an engineering company's Chapter 11 proceeding because of his relationship with a then-Jackson Walker ... (more story)

FTX Hit With Slew Of Objections To Ch. 11 Plan Disclosures

FTX 's creditors have launched a salvo of objections to the defunct cryptocurrency exchange's Chapter 11 plan disclosure statement, arguing it lacks "adequate information" about the objectors' treatment and is... (more story)

NRA Can't Undo $6.4M Misconduct Verdict In NY AG Case

A New York judge on Thursday rejected a request by the National Rifle Association and its longtime executives to set aside a jury's $6.4 million verdict that found they misspent charitable funds, saying Attorn... (more story)

Judge Mulls How Ch. 11 Sale Order Affects Oil Refinery Suit

A Texas bankruptcy judge considered Thursday if a 2022 sale order in the Chapter 11 of Limetree Bay Services LLC can resolve a property rights dispute over an oil refinery in the Caribbean or if U.S. Virgin Is... (more story)

US Trustee Rolls Out New Rules For Banking In Bankruptcy

The U.S. Trustee's Office announced Thursday the watchdog revised its procedures for financial institutions that hold bankrupt companies' funds, noting the changes were made in response to turmoil in the banki... (more story)

Kwok's 'Whole Movement Is A Scam,' Ex-Fundraiser Tells Jury

A former top deputy in exiled Chinese billionaire Ho Wan Kwok's anti-Chinese Communist Party movement testified in Manhattan federal court this week that she raised millions of investor dollars out of a deep b... (more story)

Alex Jones Abandons Ch. 11 Reorg Plan, Moves To Liquidate

Right-wing radio host Alex Jones asked a Texas bankruptcy court to convert his bankruptcy case to a Chapter 7 liquidation, abandoning his proposed plan to reorganize his personal debts in the face of more than... (more story)

Insurance Litigation Week In Review

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed an insurer to intervene in policyholder bankruptcy proceedings, Liberty Mutual requested that a policyholder-judge be removed from a construction accident coverage dispute, and a... (more story)

Clothing Chain Express Gets OK For Ch. 11 Loan, Asset Sale

A Delaware bankruptcy judge Thursday approved Express Inc.'s Chapter 11 financing and asset sale procedures, saying the clothing retailer had corrected the evidentiary deficiencies that led her to pump the bra... (more story)

McCarter & English Names New Practice And Office Leaders

McCarter & English LLP announced several leadership changes this week, with experienced partners stepping up to lead its environment and energy and tax and private clients groups and to help lead its Wilmingto... (more story)

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Ambri Creditors Ask Judge To Nix DIP, Ch. 11 Bid Plans

Ambri Inc.'s unsecured creditors asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to deny the company's proposed funding package and asset sale plan and undo a $3.75 million debt rollup, saying the requests amount to a secre... (more story)

In Reversal, Justices Say Insurer Has Standing In Ch. 11 Case

Truck Insurance Exchange can intervene in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings of two manufacturing companies facing numerous asbestos injury claims, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday in a reversa... (more story)

Solar Energy Co. iSun Gets Green Light For $4M DIP Package

A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved solar energy firm iSun's $4 million debtor-in-possession funding package on an interim basis over an objection from the U.S. trustee, saying the company's prec... (more story)

Sam Ash Approved For Ch. 11 Sale Process With Baseline Bid

Bankrupt music store chain Sam Ash Music Corp. received approval Wednesday from a New Jersey bankruptcy judge for procedures governing its Chapter 11 asset sale process after negotiating concessions with its l... (more story)

Ex-Sacks Weston Atty Blames 'Toxic' Firm For His Theft

A Philadelphia attorney convicted of defrauding his former law firm told a state ethics panel Wednesday that he was remorseful for his deeds, but he noted he was driven to his crime by being owed money by his ... (more story)

'Le Penthouse' Owner Files For Ch. 11 With $66M In Debt

The owner of "Le Penthouse," known as one of the most expensive New York City condominiums, filed for Chapter 11 protection in Manhattan bankruptcy court with $66.5 million in debt and a plan to sell off its p... (more story)

Fish Taco Chain Rubio's Files 2nd Bankruptcy In 4 Years

The California-based fish taco-focused chain Rubio's Coastal Grill filed its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy in four years on Wednesday in Delaware, saying it had between $100 million and $500 million of liabilit... (more story)

Regions Bank Escapes Ex-Ruby Tuesday Execs' Benefits Suit

A Tennessee federal judge threw out a lawsuit lodged by former Ruby Tuesday managers alleging Regions Bank caused them to lose out on more than $35 million by inadequately protecting their pensions and breachi... (more story)

Cloud Tech Co. CalAmp Eyes July Approval For Prepack Plan

California-based cloud technology developer CalAmp Corp. hopes to confirm its prepackaged Chapter 11 plan by the middle of July, its attorneys told a Delaware bankruptcy judge Tuesday.

DMK Pharma Sues Drug Co. It Claims Helped Drive It To Ch. 11

Drug developer DMK Pharmaceuticals has asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to award it $328.7 million from pharmaceutical company US WorldMeds LLC, saying USWM didn't properly market an opioid-overdose intervent... (more story)