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June 02, 2025
US Trustee Pushes For Fee Examiner In Guo Bankruptcy
The U.S. Trustee's Office asked a Connecticut bankruptcy judge to appoint an independent examiner to review fee requests from an increasing number of global professionals authorized to provide legal and other services to the Connecticut-based Chapter 11 estate of Chinese exile Miles Guo.
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June 02, 2025
Highland Plan Ruling Stayed, Franchise Group Plan Mostly OK
The U.S. Supreme Court paused a Fifth Circuit order invalidating certain liability shields in hedge fund Highland Capital's Chapter 11 plan, Vitamin Shoppe owner Franchise Group got most of its reorganization proposal confirmed in court and Steward Health Care's bankruptcy plan went out for creditor voting.
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June 02, 2025
Girardi's Dropped Pants Don't Sway Judge From Sentencing
A California federal judge ruled Monday she will sentence Tom Girardi this week for his wire fraud conviction, finding him mentally competent enough to potentially serve prison time following a bizarre hearing where the disbarred attorney made an appearance on the witness stand that culminated in his pants falling down.
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June 02, 2025
Jackson Walker, US Trustee Agree To Mediator In Fees Case
Jackson Walker LLP and the federal government's bankruptcy watchdog have agreed to mediation in their fee dispute stemming from an ethics scandal in Texas, with the two sides agreeing that retired judge Joan N. Feeney should mediate.
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June 02, 2025
Mayer Brown Adds Restructuring Co-Head From Cahill Gordon
An attorney specializing in assisting corporate clients with bankruptcy matters has recently left Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP after more than 17 years and moved his practice to Mayer Brown LLP, where he has been tapped to co-lead the firm's restructuring group.
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June 02, 2025
J&J Again Seeks To Block Beasley Allen In NJ Talc Litigation
Johnson & Johnson has opposed a New Jersey talc claimant's motion for the pro hac vice admission of two attorneys from The Beasley Allen Law Firm, claiming the partners' conduct in its talc unit's bankruptcy proceedings warrants denial of the application.
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June 02, 2025
Syracuse Diocese Pauses Plan Hearing To Seek Insurer Deal
A New York bankruptcy judge Monday agreed to postpone for a month a hearing on the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse's Chapter 11 plan after the diocese said it wanted more time to work out one last insurance settlement.
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June 02, 2025
Supreme Court Asks US To Weigh In On Hertz's Ch. 11 Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court invited the solicitor general Monday to file a brief in car rental giant Hertz's challenge to a Third Circuit ruling that as a solvent debtor it owed noteholders $272 million in interest and fees when it emerged from Chapter 11.
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May 30, 2025
Judge OKs Steward Lender Deal, Ch. 11 Plan Vote
A Texas bankruptcy judge on Friday sent Steward Health Care's Chapter 11 plan out for a creditor vote and approved a settlement between the hospital chain and its secured lenders, saying the deal is the only way any other creditors will see a dime.
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May 30, 2025
What's Happening In Bankruptcy Court This Coming Week
This coming week, bankruptcy judges will hear arguments regarding the Chapter 11 plans of the Catholic diocese in Syracuse, New York, medical device manufacturer Exactech and nursing facility operator Petersen Health Care. Meanwhile, genetics company Synthego is seeking final approval of $50 million in debtor-in-possession financing. Additionally, right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is preparing for a status conference in his Chapter 7 case.
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May 30, 2025
Quick Growth, Stiff Competition Led To Everstream's Ch. 11
Everstream, a provider of fiber networks to businesses, was pushed into Chapter 11 by burdensome debt, disappointing returns on an aggressive expansion effort and a highly competitive market despite efforts to address its problems, according to its bankruptcy papers.
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May 30, 2025
New Orleans Diocese Ch. 11 Plan Hearings Slated For Sept.
A Louisiana bankruptcy judge Friday scheduled a confirmation trial to begin in late September in the Archdiocese of New Orleans' Chapter 11 case, saying the proceedings have been ongoing for five years and she doesn't want them to stretch into 2026.
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May 30, 2025
Barclay Damon Adds Ex-Lite DePalma Bankruptcy Chair
Barclay Damon LLP has added the former chair of Lite DePalma Greenberg & Afanador LLC's corporate, commercial and bankruptcy department to bolster its bankruptcy team and enhance its commercial and corporate litigation services.
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May 30, 2025
Trump Admin To Defend Biden's For-Profit College Loan Rule
The Trump administration will defend parts of a Biden-era U.S. Department of Education rule allowing students to have their federal loans forgiven over their college's misconduct, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to resume briefing in a case that will pit the administration against the for-profit college industry.
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May 30, 2025
Titans Of The Plaintiffs Bar: Philippe & Jennifer Selendy
Philippe and Jennifer Selendy, who met as associates at Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP and married in 1997, each spent nearly three decades building distinguished legal careers. They now continue their partnership at Selendy Gay PLLC, founded in 2018, which has quickly grown into one of the nation's leading litigation firms, recovering more than $47 billion for their clients.
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May 30, 2025
3rd Circ. Preview: Tribal Immunity Limits On Deck For June
The Third Circuit's June argument lineup will find a finance company fighting a proposed class action over allegedly predatory payday loan fees because of its tribal ties, while a plumbing company argues that it does not have to arbitrate a union grievance.
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May 30, 2025
Saudi Prince Again Ducks Bankruptcy Over $1.2B Debt
A Saudi Arabian prince evaded a bankruptcy petition from telecommunications business over a $1.2 billion arbitration debt, as a London appeals court ruled Friday that the company cannot challenge an earlier finding that its application was invalid.
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May 29, 2025
Steward Health Seeks OK For Lender Deal, Ch. 11 Plan Vote
Hospital chain Steward Health Care on Thursday asked a Texas bankruptcy judge to approve a settlement with its Chapter 11 lenders and send its bankruptcy plan out for a creditor vote, overruling arguments the deal would render the vote meaningless.
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May 29, 2025
Cloudflare Asks To Appeal Decision In $50M Celsius Case
Cybersecurity company Cloudflare has urged a New York bankruptcy judge to let it appeal his decision to not dismiss a $50 million adversary lawsuit brought against the business by cryptocurrency debtor Celsius Networks, saying that questions about the defendant's duty of care need to be addressed.
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May 29, 2025
Fiber Internet Co. Everstream Can Use $35M Of DIP Package
A Texas bankruptcy judge Thursday gave Everstream Networks permission to tap $35 million of its $186 million debtor-in-possession financing package as the company, which provides fiber network services to businesses, moves toward a Chapter 11 sale to a competitor.
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May 29, 2025
Under The Radar: Bankruptcy News You May Have Missed
A creditors committee objected to Party City's liquidator, Gordon Brothers, being classified as an estate professional entitled to funds in the retailer's bankruptcy. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts challenged Steward Health Care's Chapter 11 liquidation plan, and the debtor proposed a revised plan featuring a settlement. And customer loyalty company Kognitiv moved to dismiss its Chapter 11 case, saying it has nothing left to sell.
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May 29, 2025
Meet The Attorneys In Brazilian Airline Azul's Ch. 11
A team of lawyers from Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is leading the Chapter 11 case of Azul SA, one of Brazil's largest airlines, as the company pursues a prearranged plan to cut $2 billion in debt from its balance sheet.
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May 29, 2025
Calif. Biofuel Co. Can Tap Full $100M Ch. 11 DIP Package
A Texas bankruptcy judge Thursday authorized Global Clean Energy, a Southern California-based biofuel refinery operator, to use the remainder of $100 million in new funds provided under a debtor-in-possession financing package and send its Chapter 11 plan to creditors for a vote.
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May 29, 2025
High Court Pauses 5th Circ.'s Highland Ch. 11 Liability Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday allowed bankrupt hedge fund Highland Capital to continue shielding certain key parties in its Chapter 11 case from liability while the debtor appeals a Fifth Circuit decision striking down those protections.
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May 29, 2025
Stevens & Lee Adds Montgomery McCracken Bankruptcy Atty
Stevens & Lee announced Thursday it has hired an attorney who formerly worked at Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP to bolster its bankruptcy and financial restructuring group in Delaware.
Expert Analysis
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Addressing D&O Allocation Questions Amid Shifting Economy
As increasing global insolvency this year may lead to an increase in directors and officers insurance claims, businesses should review their policies' allocation provisions to avoid negotiating how coverage will apply to covered and uncovered claims during a suit, say attorneys at Reed Smith.
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Legal Ethics Considerations For Law Firm Pro Bono Deals
If a law firm enters into a pro bono deal with the Trump administration in exchange for avoiding or removing an executive order, it has an ethical obligation to create a written settlement agreement with specific terms, which would mitigate some potential conflict of interest problems, says Andrew Altschul at Buchanan Angeli.
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Cannabis Deregulation Raises Bankruptcy Access Questions
Attorneys at Thompson Coburn explore why cannabis companies have been historically prohibited from filing for bankruptcy, certain exceptions to the general rule, and the potential effects of federal deregulation on such companies' bankruptcy eligibility.
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Playing Football Made Me A Better Lawyer
While my football career ended over 15 years ago, the lessons the sport taught me about grit, accountability and resilience have stayed with me and will continue to help me succeed as an attorney, says Bert McBride at Trenam.
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10 Arbitrations And A 5th Circ. Ruling Flag Arb. Clause Risks
The ongoing arbitral saga of Sullivan v. Feldman, which has engendered proceedings before 10 different arbitrators in Texas and Louisiana along with last month's Fifth Circuit opinion, showcases both the risks and limitations of arbitration clauses in retainer agreements for resolving attorney-client disputes, says Christopher Blazejewski at Sherin and Lodgen.
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Ch. 11 Free-And-Clear Sale Ruling Takes Pragmatic Approach
A recent ruling from a New York bankruptcy court in which the debtors were allowed to sell interests free and clear regardless of a lienholder's objection signals a practical approach and a recalibration of the balance between debtor flexibility and creditor protections, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.
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Power To The Paralegals: The Value Of Unified State Licensing
Texas' proposal to become the latest state to license paraprofessional providers of limited legal services could help firms expand their reach and improve access to justice, but consumers, attorneys and allied legal professionals would benefit even more if similar programs across the country become more uniform, says Michael Houlberg at the University of Denver.
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Administrative Disaster At Bankruptcy Courts May Be In Sight
If, as a result of voluntary resignations or terminations, the professional staff of the U.S. Trustee's Office is depleted, it will undoubtedly cause a slowdown in the administrative process for the significant majority of bankruptcy cases, says Charles Tatelbaum at Tripp Scott.
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An Unrestrained, Bright-Eyed View Of Legal AI's Future
Todd Itami at Covington offers a bright-eyed, laughing-all-the-way, skydive look at what the legal industry could look like after an artificial intelligence revolution, which he believes may happen much sooner and more dramatically than we expect.
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Tracking The Evolution In Litigation Finance
Despite continued innovation, litigation finance remains an immature market with borrowers recieving significantly different terms as lenders learn to value cases, which firms need a strong handle on to ensure lending terms do not overwhelm collateral value, says Robert Wilkins at Lightfoot Franklin.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: Preparing For Corporate Work
Law school often doesn't cover the business strategy, financial fluency and negotiation skills needed for a successful corporate or transactional law practice, but there are practical ways to gain relevant experience and achieve the mindset shifts critical to a thriving career in this space, says Dakota Forsyth at Olshan Frome.
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A Cold War-Era History Lesson On Due Process
The landmark Harry Bridges case from the mid-20th century Red Scare offers important insights on why lawyers must be free of government reprisal, no matter who their client is, says Peter Afrasiabi at One LLP.
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Improv Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Improv keeps me grounded and connected to what matters most, including in my legal career where it has helped me to maintain a balance between being analytical, precise and professional, and creative, authentic and open-minded, says Justine Gottshall at InfoLawGroup.