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AI May Limit Key Learning Opportunities For Young Attorneys

The thing that’s so powerful about artificial intelligence is also what’s most scary about it — its ability to det... (more story)

Considering Possible PR Risks Of Certain Legal Tactics

Disney and American Airlines recently abandoned certain litigation tactics in two lawsuits after fierce public bac... (more story)

It's No Longer Enough For Firms To Be Trusted Advisers

Amid fierce competition for business, the transactional “trusted adviser” paradigm from which most firms operate i... (more story)

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Foley & Lardner Accused Of Malpractice In GWG Transactions

Foley & Lardner LLP did not heed the fiduciary duty it owed to GWG Holdings when it facilitated loans and other transactions unfair to the life-insurance backed bond seller and, instead, enriched a group of "c... (more story)

FTX CEO Avoids Depo Before Ch. 11 Confirmation Hearing

FTX CEO John J. Ray III does not have to sit for a deposition requested by Virgin Islands-based LayerZero Labs Ltd. to answer questions about why it was not included in a Chapter 11 settlement with the debtor,... (more story)

Judge Sends SVB Ch. 11 Appeal To 2nd Circ. In FDIC Row

A New York federal judge ruled that the former parent of Silicon Valley Bank can appeal directly to the Second Circuit, bypassing a district court as SVB challenges a bankruptcy judge's ruling that federal reg... (more story)

Steward Can't Be Forced To Reassign Contract In Ch. 11

While a government contractor was within its rights to end a subcontracting agreement with embattled hospital group Steward Health, the Bankruptcy Code's provisions for assignment of contracts mean the debtor ... (more story)

McElroy Deutsch Must Face 'Malicious' Claim From Fired Exec

A former business development director from McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP has been given the go-ahead from a New Jersey state judge to bring a malicious-prosecution claim against the firm in litigat... (more story)

Judge Backs Ban On Protests Targeting Guo Ch. 11 Trustee

A Connecticut federal judge has affirmed a ban on certain protests aimed at the Chapter 11 trustee overseeing the bankruptcy estate of Chinese dissident Miles Guo, also known as Ho Wan Kwok, after the trustee ... (more story)

Florida Firm Markowitz Ringel Brings On Bankruptcy Partner

Markowitz Ringel Trusty & Hartog has bolstered its restructuring and insolvency practice group with a partner in Fort Lauderdale who came aboard from Miami-based Tabas & Silver PA.

Guo Ch. 11 Trustee Seeks To Sell Conn. Mansion For $6.9M

The Chapter 11 trustee overseeing the estate of Chinese exile Miles Guo, also known as Ho Wan Kwok, asked a bankruptcy judge's permission Monday to sell a Connecticut mansion tied to the convicted fraudster fo... (more story)

FCC Approves Audacy's Soros Deal, Triggering GOP Anger

The Federal Communications Commission has given the green light to the purchase of an ownership interest in bankrupt radio station owner Audacy Inc. by a fund manager with ties to George Soros.

J&J Ch. 11 Parties Must Meet Ahead Of Venue Hearing

A Texas bankruptcy judge on Monday ordered lawyers fighting over a bid to get Johnson & Johnson's latest Chapter 11 moved to New Jersey to meet and confer before a hearing on the potential venue transfer that ... (more story)

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Fla. Judge Sends 2 Live Crew Rights Dispute To Jury

A Florida federal judge has trimmed trademark and copyright infringement claims from a suit by music label Lil' Joe Records against members of the hip-hop group 2 Live Crew but said he would send the issue of ... (more story)

Vermont Diocese Files Bankruptcy, Facing Sex-Abuse Claims

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington, Vermont, has become the latest U.S. Catholic diocese to file for Chapter 11 protection due to sexual abuse claims, saying it is the fairest way to deal with legal clai... (more story)

Most TA Dispatch Claims Fall In Chancery Celadon Suit

Alabama trucking and transport management company TA Dispatch LLC saw three of its four claims tossed Tuesday from its Delaware Court of Chancery suit seeking millions in damages from directors and officers of... (more story)

High Court Urged To Let Stand IRS Win In Bankruptcy Case

The U.S. Supreme Court should let stand a decision that late-filed returns prevented a taxpayer from discharging his federal tax debt in bankruptcy, the government argued, saying the taxpayer has inaccurately ... (more story)

Client's Late Arrival, Bankruptcy Complicate Age Bias Suit

The co-owner for a bankrupt Pittsburgh hotel almost lost his lawyer Tuesday, arriving late and introducing himself to the attorney for the first time in person at a hearing called on the attorney's motion to w... (more story)

Edgio Gets OK For Ch. 11 Sale With $110M Opening Bid

A Delaware bankruptcy judge has given digital content delivery platform Edgio Inc. the go-ahead for a November asset auction with a $110 million stalking-horse credit bid.

Nostrum Labs Hits Ch. 11 A Year After Medicaid Settlement

Nostrum Laboratories, a New Jersey drugmaker that paid millions to settle allegations that it underpaid Medicaid drug rebates for its bladder infection drug after it hiked the price more than 400%, filed for C... (more story)

Pa. Bankruptcy Court OKs $53M Sale Of Nursing Homes

A federal bankruptcy judge approved the proposed sale of nine western Pennsylvania nursing homes to affiliates of Kadima Healthcare Group for $53 million Monday, as part of Chapter 11 proceedings for more than... (more story)

US Trustee Says Reed Smith Didn't Disclose Eletson Ties

The U.S. Trustee's Office is asking a New York bankruptcy judge to claw back the fees and expenses law firm Reed Smith LLP has earned representing shipping firm Eletson Holdings in its Chapter 11 case, saying ... (more story)

Judge Sides With Crypto Miner In Landlord Discovery Tiff

A Texas bankruptcy judge on Monday shot down a landlord's request for its expert to inspect live mining operations at a facility run by bankrupt Rhodium Encore LLC, saying historic performance data should prov... (more story)