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Law School's Missed Lessons: Negotiation Skills

I took one negotiation course in law school, but most of the techniques I rely on today I learned in practice, whe... (more story)

Bar Exam Reform Must Expand Beyond A Single Updated Test

Recently released information about the National Conference of Bar Examiners’ new NextGen Uniform Bar Exam highlig... (more story)

Asbestos Trusts And Tort Litigation Are Still Not Aligned

A recent ruling by a New York state court in James Petro v. Aerco International highlights the inefficiencies that... (more story)

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NY Judge Questions Brazilian Co. Oi's Ch. 15-To-Ch. 11 Shift

A New York federal bankruptcy judge expressed concerns about a Brazilian telecommunications company's novel plans to undo Chapter 15 recognition of a restructuring proceeding in its home country so it can file... (more story)

Court Sets Mediator For Prima Wawona Ch. 11 Claims Fight

A Delaware bankruptcy judge appointed a former bankruptcy judge and Skadden attorney to mediate a dispute between the liquidating trustee for fruit producer Prima Wawona and an entity that backed workers comp ... (more story)

Burr & Forman Must Face Claims From Healthcare Scheme

A Georgia federal judge has denied Burr & Forman LLP's bid to escape a lawsuit accusing the firm of being party to a massive healthcare fraud scheme, ruling that it must largely face malpractice and breach of ... (more story)

Del Monte Processors Can't Get Immediate Decision On Deals

A New Jersey bankruptcy judge on Monday rejected a motion by tomato processors seeking immediate assumption or rejection of their contracts with Del Monte, saying a decision this early in the Chapter 11 case w... (more story)

US Trustee Blasts Deals Over Jackson Walker-Judge Romance

The U.S. trustee for the Southern District of Texas on Friday objected to Jackson Walker LLP's proposed settlements with former bankruptcy clients meant to resolve fee disputes related to the concealed romance... (more story)

Argentina Can Stay YPF Stake Turnover, 2nd Circ. Says

The Second Circuit on Friday paused a New York federal judge's order requiring Argentina to give up its 51% equity stake in the nationalized oil company YPF SA to partially pay off a $16.1 billion judgment in ... (more story)

Real Estate Recap: Water Law, Risky Debt, NYC Rezone

Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including attorney insights into coastal development, one bank's bullish outlook on construction financing, and Midtow... (more story)

Chancery Says Failed FTX Claim Buy Is Outside Its Jurisdiction

A Delaware Chancery Court judge on Friday ruled that a lawsuit over a failed deal to buy a claim in the Chapter 11 case of cryptocurrency platform FTX does not belong in his court, saying the fact the bankrupt... (more story)

Bank Fights $118M Ch. 11 Sunnova Sale Over Tax Credit Risks

A St. Louis-area bank has asked a Texas bankruptcy judge to reconsider his approval of a $118 million sale of almost all the assets of solar panel business Sunnova Energy International Inc., arguing the debtor... (more story)

Syracuse Diocese Ch. 11 Plan Faces US Trustee's Objection

The U.S. Trustee's Office on Friday asked a New York bankruptcy judge to reject a request by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse to amend its Chapter 11 plan to accommodate recent settlements with insurance... (more story)

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Tax Court Finds Bankrupt Couple Owes Back Taxes

An Internal Revenue Service settlement officer didn't abuse her discretion by sustaining a tax levy against a Texas couple's abandoned assets, because the couple failed to file the correct paperwork, the U.S. ... (more story)

3rd Circ. Says IRS Can Pursue Taxes In Decades-Old Fraud

The IRS can go after a woman's unpaid taxes more than 20 years later because her return preparer committed fraud on her filings, even though the woman did not mean to evade taxes, the Third Circuit ruled Monday.

Texas Specialty Recycling Facility Files For Ch. 11

A Texas company that recycles chemicals used in petroleum refining has filed for Chapter 11 in Texas, blaming equipment failures and unstable prices for the metals it recovers and seeking a sale by October to ... (more story)

Judge Dismisses Calif. Resort Developer's Ch. 11

A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Monday dismissed the Chapter 11 case of an insolvent company that developed a resort and other properties in California, after months of the company pursuing either a structured ... (more story)

Siblings Say They Can't Pay $3.4M In Taxes On Dad's Estate

Siblings being sued for $3.4 million in unpaid taxes on their father's estate asked a Texas federal court to deny the U.S. a judgment for the money, saying they can't pay because the estate consists mostly of ... (more story)

Lender Says SilverRock Has Had Enough Time For Ch. 11 Plan

The secured lender for resort developer SilverRock asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to reject SilverRock's third request to extend its plan exclusivity period, saying the developer should not need 16 months t... (more story)

Bankrupt NJ Office Building Gets OK For $26M Sale

A New York bankruptcy judge on Thursday approved the sale of a New Jersey office building for $26 million, a higher price than that offered by the stalking horse bidder, which will get a $215,000 breakup fee.

Calif. Student Housing Complex Files Ch. 11

University Park Berkeley LLC, the operator of a student housing complex in Berkeley, California, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday in a California bankruptcy court, listing between $50 millio... (more story)

Insolvency Service Official Explains Economic Crime Shift

The Insolvency Service's evolution into a frontline economic crime enforcer provides the government with an agency with new powers to crack down on fraud, which gives Whitehall a powerful tool to use against u... (more story)

Truck Leasing Co. Hits Ch. 11 With More Than $50M Debt

Arizona-based truck leasing company Titan Transportation Equipment Leasing has filed for Chapter 11 protection in Delaware with $50 million to $100 million in liabilities against $10 million to $50 million in assets.