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Judge Won't Clarify First Brands D&O Decision During Appeal

A Texas bankruptcy judge Tuesday said he would not clarify his earlier ruling on First Brands' insurance policies during a pending appeal, even as ex-executives of the former car parts giant face an approachin... (more story)

Justices Asked To Resolve Nonsignatory Arbitration Split

A trading firm is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to finally resolve whether an arbitrator or a court should decide the proper venue for a dispute involving a nonsignatory to an arbitration agreement, as it figh... (more story)

Watchdog Asks Court To Reject BioXcel Ch. 11 Plan Releases

The U.S. Trustee's Office is urging a Delaware bankruptcy judge to reject AI-bolstered pharmaceutical group BioXcel's Chapter 11 plan disclosure statement ahead of a hearing Wednesday, arguing the plan contain... (more story)

23andMe Successor Co. Inks $6M Data Breach Deal With Calif.

California and 23andMe's corporate successor have reached a $6 million settlement that, if approved, would resolve the state's allegations that the genetic testing company failed to protect customers' sensitiv... (more story)

Republic National Creditors Criticize Shareholder Settlement

Unsecured creditors of Republic National Distributing asked a Texas bankruptcy judge to reject the alcohol distributor's proposed Chapter 11 plan, saying it is seeking to settle more than $1 billion in claims ... (more story)

AirBaltic Gets Final OK For $404M In Ch. 11 Financing

A New York bankruptcy judge Monday gave final approval for Latvian air carrier airBaltic to draw on $404 million in Chapter 11 financing, overriding objections from bondholders.

Braskem Posits Pivot To Ch. 11 If Ch. 15 Stay Ends

Brazilian petrochemical and plastics company Braskem told a New York bankruptcy judge Monday it plans to pursue a Chapter 11 restructuring if its Chapter 15 case falls through due to a recent decision by a Bra... (more story)

Nikola Ex-CEO Says FBI Agent's Tweets Spooked Witness

Trevor Milton, the founder and former CEO of Nikola Corp., has sued an FBI agent and a witness who testified against him at his New York federal court trial, accusing them of working together in a coordinated ... (more story)

Gaming Co. Says It's Not Ducking Judgment With Ch. 15 Case

Mobile game developer Papaya Gaming Ltd. on Friday defended its bid for Chapter 15 recognition of its Israeli restructuring, arguing it has always been based in Israel and was not trying to manipulate jurisdic... (more story)

Judge Delays Plan Disclosure Hearing For SF Archdiocese

A California bankruptcy judge on Friday agreed to postpone a hearing on the Archdiocese of San Francisco's Chapter 11 disclosure statement by nearly two weeks after insurers said they need more time to examine... (more story)

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Solar Lender Seeks Exit From Michigan AG's $81M Fraud Case

A solar financing company accused of helping facilitate an $81 million scheme that allegedly left Michigan homeowners with inoperable solar systems and mounting debt has asked a federal judge to dismiss the st... (more story)

NYC's Balcon Nightclub To Repay Lenders Via Property Sale

Bankrupt New York City nightclub Balcon Salon has reached a deal to sell its property and distribute the proceeds, most of which would go to its lender, and sought to hire a real estate adviser.

Mirra-Access' Ch. 11 Paused As It Works On $400M Debt Deal

A Florida bankruptcy judge Monday suspended the Chapter 11 case of healthcare provider Mirra-Access Holdings for 45 days, approving the debtor's request for an abatement that it hopes will allow it to carry ou... (more story)

Crypto Co. Seeks Contempt Order Against Australian Creditor

Cryptocurrency mining firm Mawson has urged a Delaware bankruptcy judge to hold a creditor based in Australia in contempt of a previous order directing it to post a bond, arguing the creditor should be fined $... (more story)

11th Circ. Backs Florida Firm In Lender Note Verdict Appeal

The Eleventh Circuit in an unpublished opinion backed a law firm accused of botching several financial transactions for a Puerto Rican microcap lender, affirming the findings of a jury and a lower court that i... (more story)

RBS Denies Responsibility In £73M Rockfire Solar Bond Row

The Royal Bank of Scotland has hit back against a collapsed investment company's £73 million ($97 million) claim, denying it had any responsibility for allegedly allowing payments earmarked for solar farms to ... (more story)

Soda Ash Miner Gets OK For Ch. 11 Plan Vote

A Delaware bankruptcy judge Thursday approved Searles Valley Minerals' Chapter 11 plan disclosures and set the soda ash miner on course for a late November plan confirmation hearing.

UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

The past week in London has seen closed cryptocurrency platform BitMEX sue Celsius Network amid ongoing litigation between the companies, and an independent music producer lodge a claim against Universal Music... (more story)

Court Backs Tahmoor Coal Liquidators $30M Loan Repayment

A New South Wales Supreme Court judge has allowed liquidators for Tahmoor Coal to repay a nearly $30.5 million loan to avoid potentially unfair claims from creditors, saying the loan helped maintain the coal m... (more story)

Almond Grower's Ch. 11 Plan Confirmed After Injunction Nixed

A California bankruptcy judge confirmed the Chapter 11 plan of almond grower Trinitas Advantaged Agriculture Partners after it replaced the injunction in its plan with a narrower extension of the automatic stay.

Expert Analysis

Bankruptcy Deadlines, Concessions Can Decide Lien Priority

The Fifth Circuit's recent decision in Adler v. Energy Debt Holdings warns buyers of secured claims to watch for b... (more story)

What Lawyers Should Know Before Accepting Crypto Payment

As clients increasingly request to pay legal fees, retainers and escrow funds using cryptocurrency, lawyers should... (more story)

Data Sale In Spirit Bankruptcy Raises Novel Privacy Risks

Spirit Airlines' planned sale of deidentified business data to Google for artificial intelligence training exposes... (more story)