May 07, 2024
A New Jersey bankruptcy judge approved the retention of Kirkland & Ellis LLP as bankruptcy counsel for debtor Invitae Corp. Tuesday, the same day he approved a $239 million sale of its assets to Labcorp.
April 29, 2024
The American Bankruptcy Institute named Polsinelli attorney Christopher A. Ward as its new president, the Office of the United States Trustee charged two with fraud for petition preparation services, and Rudy Giuliani asked a New York judge for permission to appeal his $148 million defamation verdict to the D.C. Circuit.
April 26, 2024
Bankrupt genetic-testing company Invitae Corporation has told a New Jersey bankruptcy judge that attempts to disqualify Kirkland & Ellis LLP as its bankruptcy counsel are baseless and no conflicts exist for the firm due to its representation of a creditor in other legal matters.
April 25, 2024
SoftBank-backed genetic testing company Invitae has informed a New Jersey bankruptcy judge that its asset sale auction resulted in a successful $239 million cash bid, along with other noncash considerations, from laboratory services giant Labcorp.
April 08, 2024
The unsecured creditors' committee for bankrupt Invitae Corp. has objected to the genetic testing company's retention of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, saying the firm was conflicted and could not represent Invitae while continuing to represent key parties to a disputed 2023 transaction.