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3rd Circ. Backs Talc Co.'s Ch. 11, Hooters Must Split Royalties
The Third Circuit determined that the board of directors for former talc supplier Whittaker Clark & Daniels had the power to put it into bankruptcy, despite the appointment of a receiver for its assets. The Catholic diocese for Oakland, California, has asked to end its Chapter 11, saying it has little hope for reaching a settlement with creditors. And debtors across the country secured confirmation of Chapter 11 plans.
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Meet The Attys In Eatery, Bowling Chain Pinstripes' Ch. 11
Pinstripes Holdings Inc., a restaurant chain offering bocce ball and bowling alongside fettuccine bolognese, has hired attorneys from Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP to guide the bankruptcy it entered with more than $143 million in debt and plans to seek a going concern sale.
What's Happening In Bankruptcy Court This Coming Week
Purdue will ask a bankruptcy court to approve a retention incentive package for its CEO. Tilson Technology is scheduled for a hearing on its request for permission to complete a proposed asset sale. And the judge overseeing Steward Health Care's bankruptcy will consider whether to compel two hospital buyers to make payments and defend against accusations of contempt.
3rd Circ. Backs Talc Co.'s Ch. 11, Hooters Must Split Royalties
The Third Circuit determined that the board of directors for former talc supplier Whittaker Clark & Daniels had the power to put it into bankruptcy, despite the appointment of a receiver for its assets. The Catholic diocese for Oakland, California, has asked to end its Chapter 11, saying it has little hope for reaching a settlement with creditors. And debtors across the country secured confirmation of Chapter 11 plans.
Meet The Attys In Eatery, Bowling Chain Pinstripes' Ch. 11
Pinstripes Holdings Inc., a restaurant chain offering bocce ball and bowling alongside fettuccine bolognese, has hired attorneys from Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP to guide the bankruptcy it entered with more than $143 million in debt and plans to seek a going concern sale.
What's Happening In Bankruptcy Court This Coming Week
Purdue will ask a bankruptcy court to approve a retention incentive package for its CEO. Tilson Technology is scheduled for a hearing on its request for permission to complete a proposed asset sale. And the judge overseeing Steward Health Care's bankruptcy will consider whether to compel two hospital buyers to make payments and defend against accusations of contempt.
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