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A Strategic Checklist For Bankruptcy Motion Objections

Hewing to a set of best practices for objecting to a motion in bankruptcy cases can help creditors’ counsel stay o... (more story)

The 3rd-Party Bankruptcy Release Landscape After Purdue

In its Purdue Pharma ruling prohibiting nonconsensual third-party releases, the U.S. Supreme Court did not comment... (more story)

Striking A Balance Between AI Use And Attorney Well-Being

As the legal industry increasingly adopts generative artificial intelligence tools to boost efficiency, leaders mu... (more story)

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Future Claims Rep OK'd In J&J Unit Red River's Ch. 11

A Texas bankruptcy judge Tuesday appointed a future claims representative for the Chapter 11 case of Johnson & Johnson's talc unit that had served in that capacity in the parent company's two prior attempts to... (more story)

FTX Targets Scaramucci, PACs, Law Firm In Wave Of Suits

Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX filed roughly 30 suits in a bid to recoup millions of dollars donated to political and charitable causes, losses caused by alleged market manipulation, and funds spent on b... (more story)

Celsius' Mashinsky Must Face Full Indictment, Judge Says

Ex-Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky must face claims that he committed commodities and securities fraud and manipulated his now-bankrupt business's proprietary token after a New York federal judge declined t... (more story)

Judge Locks Down Byju Entity's IP In Ch. 11

A Delaware bankruptcy judge Tuesday voided transfers of an Apple App Store account linked to the insolvent U.S.-based financing arm of Indian education technology giant Byju's, as the Chapter 11 trustee overse... (more story)

Creditors Claim Sweetheart Deal For InterCement's Bank

Bondholders for bankrupt Brazilian cement supplier InterCement filed a $200 million suit in New York state court, saying Banco Bradesco Bbi SA, a shareholder and bank to the debtors' parent, failed to reveal a... (more story)

2 Firms Advise $745M Prospect Managed Care Sale

California-based Astrana Health said it has agreed to pay $745 million to acquire a significant amount of Prospect Medical Holdings' managed care business, including a 177-bed acute care hospital, in a transac... (more story)

Hertz Investors Urge Chancery Not To Toss Stock Warrant Suit

An attorney for two Hertz Inc. institutional investors told a Delaware judge Monday that the vehicle rental giant relied on an impermissible reinterpretation of a warrant agreement to reject a redemption deman... (more story)

Holding Co.'s $6B CMBS Exposed By Bankruptcy, Report Says

Franchise Group Inc.'s $6.18 billion worth of commercial mortgage-backed securities are at risk of exposure after the retail-focused holding company declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which has caused the company... (more story)

Celsius Judge Rejects Pro Se Creditor's $206,000 Fee Bid

The woman who chaired an ad hoc committee of corporate creditors in Celsius Network's Chapter 11 case lost her bid Tuesday to be paid $206,300 for her work, with a New York bankruptcy judge denying her applica... (more story)

Former FTX Top Atty Joins Lowenstein Sandler In NY

Lowenstein Sandler LLP announced Tuesday that the former general counsel at crypto exchange FTX will join the firm's New York office as a partner and chair of its new commodities, futures and derivatives practice group.

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Biolase Strikes Deal With Creditors For Sale, Final DIP

A Delaware bankruptcy judge agreed Tuesday to approve a $20 million sale and a final debtor-in-possession loan for dental technology maker Biolase Inc., which reported it worked out a deal and revised budget f... (more story)

DLA Piper Bolsters Restructuring Practice With Dechert Pro

DLA Piper has hired an experienced restructuring expert from Dechert LLP to its practice in London, as the firm braces for continued global financial distress driven by geopolitical turmoil and macroeconomic headwinds.

5th Time Not The Charm For 'Stale' Dow Implant Check Fight

The Sixth Circuit has again rejected an appeal from South Korean claimants who sought replacement checks from a Dow Corning breast implant settlement fund, finding in claimants' fifth trip to the appeals court... (more story)

Crypto Miner, Landlord Seek Early Wins In Ch. 11 Dispute

Bankrupt cryptocurrency mining company Rhodium Encore and landlord Whinstone US Inc. pushed respective bids for early wins Friday in Texas court as they prepare for trial over a contract assumption dispute.

Judge Will Give Solar Co. $3M Interim Lifeline In Ch. 11

A Delaware bankruptcy judge said Friday she will grant Oya Renewables, a solar energy producer with offices in Boston and Toronto, interim access to $3 million in postpetition funding on offer from its Chapter... (more story)

UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

This past week in London has seen collapsed German airline Air Berlin take action against its former auditor KPMG, the associate editor at The Spectator hit with a libel claim by a mosque over the far-right ri... (more story)

Privilege Overruled In Firm's Suit Against Drinks Co. Founder

A Florida state court judge Thursday ordered the founder of the company that makes Bang Energy drinks to sit for a deposition in a lawsuit over unpaid fees brought by counsel who formerly represented him in a ... (more story)

Blink Asks Court To OK Contested $121M Stalking Horse Sale

Two gym chains sparred over the assets of Blink Fitness Inc. in Delaware bankruptcy court Wednesday and Thursday, with a franchisee of U.S. mainstay Planet Fitness trying to upend a planned sale to the winning... (more story)

Solar Energy Co. Hits Ch. 11 With $100M In Debt, Sale Plans

Oya Renewables, a solar energy producer with offices in Boston and Toronto, has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the Delaware bankruptcy court, disclosing at least $100 million in liabilities — including alm... (more story)

Colo. Cannabis Co. Seeks Receivership As Part Of Wind Down

A branded cannabis consumer goods company asked a Colorado state court late Wednesday to appoint a receiver over its business as its Canadian parent company seeks to wind down its operations.