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Under The Radar: Bankruptcy News You May Have Missed
A creditors committee objected to Party City's liquidator, Gordon Brothers, being classified as an estate professional entitled to funds in the retailer's bankruptcy. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts challenged Steward Health Care's Chapter 11 liquidation plan, and the debtor proposed a revised plan featuring a settlement. And customer loyalty company Kognitiv moved to dismiss its Chapter 11 case, saying it has nothing left to sell.
Meet The Attorneys In Brazilian Airline Azul's Ch. 11
A team of lawyers from Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is leading the Chapter 11 case of Azul SA, one of Brazil's largest airlines, as the company pursues a prearranged plan to cut $2 billion in debt from its balance sheet.
Government IT Provider Blamed Its Ch.11 On DOGE Cuts
Funding shortfalls, a six-figure judgment from a vendor and uncertainty over potential budget cuts from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency led government IT contractor Sysorex Government Services Inc. to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to the debtor.
Under The Radar: Bankruptcy News You May Have Missed
A creditors committee objected to Party City's liquidator, Gordon Brothers, being classified as an estate professional entitled to funds in the retailer's bankruptcy. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts challenged Steward Health Care's Chapter 11 liquidation plan, and the debtor proposed a revised plan featuring a settlement. And customer loyalty company Kognitiv moved to dismiss its Chapter 11 case, saying it has nothing left to sell.
Meet The Attorneys In Brazilian Airline Azul's Ch. 11
A team of lawyers from Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is leading the Chapter 11 case of Azul SA, one of Brazil's largest airlines, as the company pursues a prearranged plan to cut $2 billion in debt from its balance sheet.
Government IT Provider Blamed Its Ch.11 On DOGE Cuts
Funding shortfalls, a six-figure judgment from a vendor and uncertainty over potential budget cuts from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency led government IT contractor Sysorex Government Services Inc. to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to the debtor.
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