October 20, 2026
A New York bankruptcy judge Tuesday authorized clay and materials miner Vanderbilt Minerals to send its Chapter 11 plan to a creditor vote ahead of a December confirmation hearing.
October 16, 2026
Bankrupt talc miner Vanderbilt Minerals is set to undergo a plan disclosure hearing, a Texas judge is scheduled to take up discovery issues in Inspired Healthcare's bankruptcy, and a wine and liquor distributor is on the path to pursue confirmation of its Chapter 11 plan.
October 15, 2026
The buyer of a generic-drug company's assets accused a local power company of violating Chapter 11 sale protections. A proposal to bring a third mediator into talks in the Albany Diocese's bankruptcy received a mix of responses. And Vanderbilt Minerals faced pushback as it hopes to send a reorganization plan to a creditor vote.
September 14, 2026
Former talc miner Vanderbilt Minerals told a New York bankruptcy judge on Monday that it intends to file an amended Chapter 11 plan this week and to seek approval to solicit votes from creditors at a hearing in late September.
August 20, 2026
The ousted CEO of an aquatic park operator made a bid to block an asset sale, real estate company Simry contended with a motion to dismiss its Chapter 11 from one of the business' controlling family members, and Burger King sued a bankrupt ex-franchisee for allegedly continuing to operate rogue locations without paying for intellectual property.
May 11, 2026
A one-time Jackson Walker LLP sought to exit a lawsuit asserting she, a former Texas bankruptcy judge and law firms fomented "mass corruption," textile developer Lycra confirmed its restructuring plan, and a police union received approval to modify its Chapter 11 stay to appeal a state court judgment.
May 07, 2026
A New York bankruptcy judge Thursday told former talc miner Vanderbilt Minerals it can accept a $64 million bid for its mines and said she will give interim approval for $15 million in new Chapter 11 financing from the buyer.
April 22, 2026
A New York bankruptcy judge on Wednesday overruled creditor objections to approve a settlement between Vanderbilt Minerals and its parent company to pave the way for an asset sale in the former talc miner's Chapter 11 case.
April 20, 2026
A New York bankruptcy judge determined Jones Day cannot represent former talc producer Vanderbilt Minerals in its Chapter 11 case. Label maker Multi-Color and film producer Village Roadshow confirmed Chapter 11 plans. And U.S. Bankruptcy Judge John T. Dorsey, the former chief judge of Delaware's bankruptcy court, passed away "following a courageous battle with cancer." This is the week in bankruptcy.
April 17, 2026
Vanderbilt Minerals on Friday asked a New York bankruptcy judge to approve a settlement with its parent company that would pave the way for an asset sale, while creditors argued the ex-talc miner is trying to sign away $525 million in claims.