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My Opera And Baseball Careers Make Me A Better Lawyer

Though participating in opera and the world of professional baseball often pulls me away from the office, my avoca... (more story)

8 Ways Lawyers Can Protect The Rule Of Law In Their Work

Whether they are concerned with judicial independence, regulatory predictability or client confidence, lawyers can... (more story)

Despite Dark Clouds, Outlook For US Solar Has Bright Spots

While tariff, tax policy and bankruptcy news seemingly portends unending challenges for the U.S. solar energy indu... (more story)

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Sunnova, Wolfspeed Top 2025 Bankruptcies: Midyear Report

Changes and uncertainty in U.S. federal policy have tipped major companies into bankruptcy this year, with residential solar company Sunnova, auto-parts maker Marelli and others blaming aggressive tariffs and ... (more story)

FTX Seeks Claims Process For Countries With Crypto Bans

The estate of defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX has asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to approve procedures for handling distributions to claimants in 49 countries with laws or regulations that it said could... (more story)

The Firms That Won Big At The Supreme Court

The number of law firms juggling three or more arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court this past term nearly doubled from the number of firms that could make that claim last term.

Breaking Down The Vote: The High Court Term In Review

The U.S. Supreme Court once again waited until the term's closing weeks — and even hours — to issue some of its most anticipated and divided decisions.

Richards Layton Leader Aims To Keep 'Culture Of Expertise'

As he prepared to take over as Richards Layton & Finger PA's president this week, Paul N. Heath told Law360 Pulse that he aims to ensure the firm maintains its place as a leader in Delaware's legal marketplace... (more story)

Girardi Asks To Remain Free During Fraud Appeal

Disbarred attorney Tom Girardi asked a California federal judge on Wednesday to remain free on bond while he appeals his wire fraud conviction, saying he's not a flight risk or danger to the community and ther... (more story)

Insurers Blast Avon Ch. 11 Talc Injury Trust

A group of insurance carriers is asking a Delaware bankruptcy judge to reject cosmetic seller Avon Products' Chapter 11 plan, saying it would unfairly force them to pay possibly bogus talc injury claims.

Top Federal Tax Cases Of 2025: Midyear Report

In the first half of the year, the U.S. Supreme Court barred a defunct transportation company's bankruptcy trustee from clawing back federal taxes and prevented the U.S. Tax Court from reviewing a collection d... (more story)

Dorm Operator To Face Venue Challenge In Ch. 11

A company that runs dormitory facilities at campuses in Georgia's public university system will have to overcome a motion the colleges' board is planning to bring to have the firm's Chapter 11 case transferred... (more story)

Bankruptcy Motion Marks Rising Salience Of Cyber Coverage

Unprecedented arguments in a data company's bankruptcy petition that cite a failure to maintain adequate cyberinsurance coverage underscores the growing view that this specialty coverage can represent an impor... (more story)

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Firm Fires Back At NJ Atty's 'Scandalous' Fee Action

A law firm has accused a New Jersey lawyer who is suing it in a complex fee dispute of filing a vexatious complaint designed to chill its legal work and gain an advantage in separate ongoing cases.

Dolphin Encounter Co. Asks For Flexible Ch. 11 Sales Process

Dolphin encounter company Leisure Investments Holdings LLC asked a Delaware bankruptcy court to give it leave to begin marketing its many assets around the globe, saying it has gained "some measure of control"... (more story)

Dr. Phil Media Biz Hits Ch. 11, Sues Joint Venture Partner

A media company founded and partially controlled by the television personality known as Dr. Phil filed for Chapter 11 protection in Texas bankruptcy court Wednesday, disclosing more than $100 million in liabil... (more story)

Colombian Consumer Lender's Ch. 11 Converted To Ch. 7

A New York bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved the conversion of the Chapter 11 case of Colombian consumer lending giant Credivalores-Crediservicios to a Chapter 7 liquidation, following requests from the O... (more story)

Charter School Funder Gets Nod For $5M Ch. 11 Financing

A Delaware bankruptcy judge said he would grant interim approval to a $5 million debtor-in-possession loan for Charter School Capital Inc., a company that provides funding for charter schools across the countr... (more story)

Syracuse Diocese Ch. 11 Plan On Hold For Insurance Deal OK

A New York bankruptcy judge Wednesday pushed back a hearing on the Chapter 11 plan of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse two months until she can hear arguments on insurance settlements that are central to the plan.

The Funniest Moments Of The Supreme Court's Term

After justices and oral advocates spent much of an argument pummeling a lower court's writing talents, one attorney suggested it might be time to move on — only to be told the drubbing had barely begun. Here, ... (more story)

Fresno Catholic Diocese Files Ch. 11 To Deal With Abuse Suits

The Catholic Diocese of Fresno, California, has filed for Chapter 11 protection with $79 million of liabilities, facing more than 150 lawsuits over clergy sexual abuse.

10 States Challenge Asbestos Claim Doc Purge Plans

Ten states have won Delaware Court of Chancery clearance to submit a friend of the court brief opposing nationwide asbestos claims trust proposals to purge records linked to tens of thousands of exposure cases... (more story)

The Sharpest Dissents From The Supreme Court Term

The term's sharpest dissents often looked beyond perceived flaws in majority reasoning to raise existential concerns about the role and future of the court, with the justices accusing one another of rewarding ... (more story)