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Law School's Missed Lessons: Supporting A Trial Team

While students often practice as lead trial attorneys in law school, such an opportunity likely won’t arise until ... (more story)

Adapting To Private Practice: From US Attorney To BigLaw

When I transitioned to private practice after government service — most recently as the U.S. attorney for the East... (more story)

The Ins And Outs Of Consensual Judicial References

As parties consider the possibility of judicial reference to resolve complex disputes, it is critical to understan... (more story)

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How Bankruptcy Can Solve Sticky Non-Bankruptcy Problems

Straightforward financial problems aren't always the route to or the problem to solve in a bankruptcy, according to experts, who say there are a number of special circumstances that can be dealt with in bankruptcy court.

HSF Kramer Taps Bankruptcy Duo As 1st Hires Since Merger

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP announced on Wednesday its first hires since the merger between Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP and Herbert Smith Freehills LLP became official at the start of this month... (more story)

Petersen Health Nearing Deal To Avert Ch. 7 Liquidation

Counsel for skilled nursing facility operator Petersen Health Care told a Delaware bankruptcy judge Wednesday it expects to reach a deal allowing the debtor to seek confirmation of a Chapter 11 liquidation pla... (more story)

US Trustee Says Conn's Ch. 11 Plan's Releases Are Improper

The Office of the U.S. Trustee objected to the Chapter 11 plan disclosure statement of department store Conn's, saying the plan contains third-party releases with an opt-out mechanism that is not permissible u... (more story)

Judge Blocks Foreign Enforcement In $102M Award Fight

A New York federal judge has ordered the former owners of reorganized international shipping group Eletson Holdings Inc. to drop proceedings they initiated in Greece and the United Kingdom to enforce a $102 mi... (more story)

Maryland Says New Rite Aid Ch. 11 Doesn't Stop Plan Appeal

The state of Maryland has challenged bankrupt drug store chain Rite Aid's bid to extend the automatic stay in its second Chapter 11 case to the state's appeal of a confirmed plan in an earlier bankruptcy, sayi... (more story)

Accord Urges Justices To Reject 'Crush-Resistant' Oxy IP Row

Accord Healthcare Inc. says the U.S. Supreme Court should reject bankrupt OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP's attempt to revive its legal effort to use patent laws to block the release of a competing, "crush-re... (more story)

Tom Girardi Sentenced To Over 7 Years For $15M Client Fraud

A California federal judge sentenced Tom Girardi on Tuesday to over seven years in prison for his wire fraud conviction, granting some leniency to the disbarred attorney on his 86th birthday by imposing a sent... (more story)

The Law360 400: A Look At The Top 100 Firms

A rebound in client work sent the nation’s largest law firms into growth mode last year, driving a wave of hiring, mergers and strategic moves that reshaped the top tier of the Law360 400. Here's a preview of ... (more story)

Eletson Judge Orders Microsoft Account Turnover In Ch. 11

A New York bankruptcy judge on Monday ordered Microsoft to cancel all accounts tied to the former owners and managers of Eletson Holdings and to give the new owners access to books and records tied to those ac... (more story)

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Pa. Brewery Co-Owner Claims Fraud Against Jailed Partner

A Pittsburgh-area business owner currently jailed for insurance and bankruptcy fraud is also accused of defrauding his former partner in a brewery and restaurant, including hiding the fact that the building th... (more story)

Adviser Sued For Pouring $100M Into Failing Development

A Florida woman sued her financial adviser in state court Tuesday, claiming he engaged in a yearslong scheme to funnel $100 million of her money into a now-bankrupt mixed-use development project and convinced ... (more story)

Judge OKs Genetics Co. Synthego's $25M DIP Facility

A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Tuesday granted final approval for California-based gene-editing technology supplier Synthego Corp. to access $25 million in debtor-in-possession financing, following a resolutio... (more story)

Canada Customers Agree To Halt 23andMe Data Breach Suits

23andMe and Canadian customers suing over a data breach agreed on Tuesday to pause lawsuits against non-bankrupt third parties for up to six months amid the DNA testing company's Chapter 11 proceedings in Missouri.

Podcast Co. Kast Media Gets Ch. 11 Confirmation, New CEO

A California bankruptcy court has signed off on podcast network Kast Media's Chapter 11 plan, which had the support of about 85% of its creditors, and the company hired a new CEO, it announced Tuesday.

Akoustis' Appeal Of $39M IP Verdict Dropped After Bankruptcy

Radio frequency filter firm Akoustis Technologies has agreed to drop an appeal of a jury's $39 million patent infringement and trade secrets misappropriation verdict in favor of Qorvo Inc. that drove it to fil... (more story)

23andMe Founder Pushes Alternative Ch. 11 Sale

The founder of 23andMe has urged a Missouri bankruptcy court to revisit the $256 million sale of the company's assets to Regeneron, saying she has a better bid backed by an unnamed corporation.

Fla. Judge Ends Ex-Bank CEO's Fraud Claims In Ponzi Case

A Florida state court judge on Monday ended a long-running suit by a former bank CEO who claims he was set up as a scapegoat in the legal fallout of attorney Scott Rothstein's $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme, dismis... (more story)

Exactech Seeks More Time For Ch. 11 Settlement Talks

Joint implant maker Exactech told a Delaware bankruptcy judge on Monday it needs additional time to negotiate with creditors and others on the terms of a potentially consensual Chapter 11 plan, days after the ... (more story)

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... (more story)