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Law School's Missed Lessons: Teaching Yourself Legal Tech

New graduates often enter practice unfamiliar with even basic professional software, but budding lawyers can use o... (more story)

How AI May Reshape The Future Of Adjudication

As discussed at a recent panel at Texas A&M, artificial intelligence will not erase the human element of adjudicat... (more story)

When Legal Advocacy Crosses The Line Into Incivility

As judges issue sanctions for courtroom incivility, and state bars advance formal discipline rules, trial lawyers ... (more story)

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Purdue Pharma Seeks Vote On New $8B Ch. 11 Plan

Close to a year after the U.S. Supreme Court shot down an earlier version of its Chapter 11 plan, OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma was before a New York bankruptcy judge Wednesday to ask for permission to send it... (more story)

FCC Approves Windstream-Uniti Tie-Up

The Federal Communications Commission signed off on Windstream's merger with Uniti Group Inc. on Wednesday, approving the transfer of Windstream, Uniti and their respective subsidiaries to the newly formed New Windstream LLC.

Eversheds Sutherland Adds Ex-Kelley Drye Restructuring Atty

Eversheds Sutherland announced Tuesday the hiring of a New York-based counsel formerly of Kelley Drye & Warren LLP for its U.S. finance practice group.

Altice France Files Ch. 15 In New York With $22B In Debt

Telecom company Altice France SA has asked a New York bankruptcy judge to recognize its French insolvency, saying it has over €19.2 billion ($22 billion) in debt and citing pressures from rising costs and incr... (more story)

Retailer At Home Can Tap $75M Of Its $600M Ch. 11 Funding

A Delaware bankruptcy judge Tuesday gave initial approval to furniture and decor retailer At Home's $600 million debtor-in-possession loan, freeing up $75 million in new funds, as it looks to trim $1.6 billion... (more story)

Pa. Landlord Says Kohl's Can't Skirt Lease, Shield Profits

The owner of a Pottstown, Pennsylvania, mall has accused Kohl's of attempting to unilaterally terminate its lease and duck payment obligations while liquidating merchandise to which the landlord was entitled, ... (more story)

Kidde-Fenwal Ch. 11 Disclosure Needs More Info, Judge Says

A Delaware bankruptcy judge overruled objections to the plan disclosure from firefighting foam maker Kidde-Fenwal but said more information was needed about how different claims would be treated.

Judge OKs Deal To End LeClairRyan Founder Tax Claims

A Virginia bankruptcy judge Tuesday approved a settlement striking LeClairRyan PLLC founder Gary LeClair from the list of owners of the defunct firm, relieving him of responsibility for a share of the firm's n... (more story)

Yellow Corp. Judge Tables MFN's Push For Ch. 7 Conversion

Bankrupt trucking firm Yellow Corp. on Tuesday defeated shareholder MFN Partners' bid to convert the company's Chapter 11 case to a Chapter 7 liquidation, persuading a Delaware federal judge to give the debtor... (more story)

WeightWatchers Cleared To Exit Ch. 11 And Cut $1.15B In Debt

WeightWatchers on Tuesday secured a Delaware bankruptcy judge's blessing to exit Chapter 11 less than two months after filing the case with a leaner balance sheet and new owners, allowing the dieting company t... (more story)

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Village Roadshow Approved For $417.5M Ch. 11 Asset Sale

Movie production company Village Roadshow Entertainment Group received approval Wednesday from a Delaware bankruptcy court for a $417.5 million sale of its film library assets, including blockbusters like "The... (more story)

Montessori School Owner Files Ch. 11 With $144M Of Debt

Higher Ground Education Inc., once the largest owner and operator of Montessori schools in the world, filed for Chapter 11 protection late Tuesday in Dallas, saying it has an agreement with stakeholders to obt... (more story)

SilverRock's $60M Ch. 11 Stalking Horse Bid Gets Green Light

Acknowledging property owner and creditor valuation objections and unsettled claims, a Delaware bankruptcy judge on Tuesday approved a $60 million stalking horse offer intended to jumpstart bidding for a 134-a... (more story)

Hooters Can Seek Ch. 11 Plan Votes Following Creditor Deal

A Texas bankruptcy judge determined Tuesday that Hooters of America may solicit votes on its Chapter 11 plan after the troubled casual dining chain reached an agreement with its unsecured creditors committee, ... (more story)

BowFlex Recall Burdens Buyers Of 3.7M Dumbbells, Suit Says

A BowFlex buyer is suing the brand's new owner in California federal court, alleging that a recall of defective adjustable dumbbells wrongly leaves out the vast majority of the product's buyers, covering only ... (more story)

Stoli USA Gets Initial Approval To Keep Using Lender Cash

The U.S. arm of vodka giant Stoli Group and lender Fifth Third Bank reached an agreement Monday to let the company make a $400,000 payment to keep product shipments on track, with a Texas bankruptcy judge sayi... (more story)

SilverRock Lenders Say $60M Ch. 11 Baseline Bid Too Low

Secured lenders of resort construction firm SilverRock Development Corporation have objected to the debtor's proposed designation of a stalking-horse bid, telling a Delaware bankruptcy court on Monday the $60 ... (more story)

Burgess Biopower Gets OK For Ch. 11 Debt-Equity Swap

A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Monday approved the Chapter 11 debt-equity-swap reorganization of New Hampshire power plant operator Burgess BioPower.

Angeion Group Expands, Rebrands Its Bankruptcy Services

Philadelphia-based litigation support company Angeion Group, which provides legal administration and group litigation support services, announced Monday the hiring of two new executive vice presidents for its ... (more story)

Aztec Fund Gets OK To Wind Down Business In Ch. 11

A Texas bankruptcy judge has approved private equity investment group Aztec Fund's Chapter 11 liquidation plan, letting the debtor wind down its business after agreeing to sell three office buildings to settle... (more story)