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Behind The Scenes With Rhodium Special Committee Duo
From forensic tracing of hundreds of crypto mining rigs to understanding the ins and outs of Texas' energy market, the special committee of Rhodium Enterprises played a key role in the bitcoin miner's bankruptcy, culminating in the December confirmation of its Chapter 11 liquidation plan. Law360 spoke with two of its members about the role they played and why such committees are becoming more common.
Spirit Airlines Pros Get $32M In First Batch Of Fees
A New York bankruptcy judge approved more than $32 million in professional fees for firms working on the latest bankruptcy from Spirit Airlines, including about $13 million for restructuring adviser FTI Consulting Inc. and $12.9 million for debtor counsel Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.
Meet The Attys Helping Texas Renewables Co. Find 2nd Wind
Shannon Wind LLC, the owner of a wind farm in North Texas, has tapped Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP to oversee the bankruptcy it began Sunday with $108 million in debt, ailing from the long-term consequences of a winter storm in the Lone Star State.
Behind The Scenes With Rhodium Special Committee Duo
From forensic tracing of hundreds of crypto mining rigs to understanding the ins and outs of Texas' energy market, the special committee of Rhodium Enterprises played a key role in the bitcoin miner's bankruptcy, culminating in the December confirmation of its Chapter 11 liquidation plan. Law360 spoke with two of its members about the role they played and why such committees are becoming more common.
Spirit Airlines Pros Get $32M In First Batch Of Fees
A New York bankruptcy judge approved more than $32 million in professional fees for firms working on the latest bankruptcy from Spirit Airlines, including about $13 million for restructuring adviser FTI Consulting Inc. and $12.9 million for debtor counsel Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.
Meet The Attys Helping Texas Renewables Co. Find 2nd Wind
Shannon Wind LLC, the owner of a wind farm in North Texas, has tapped Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP to oversee the bankruptcy it began Sunday with $108 million in debt, ailing from the long-term consequences of a winter storm in the Lone Star State.
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