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April 04, 2025
4th Circ. Rules Ch. 7 Debtor On The Hook For Mortgage Bill
The Fourth Circuit on Friday revived class claims by a Chapter 7 debtor who received a collection letter over a defaulted mortgage, saying the debtor still has obligations to pay the mortgage lender, partially overturning a West Virginia district court's decision.
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April 04, 2025
Defamation Litigation Roundup: Jay-Z, Blake Lively, Drake
In this month's review of ongoing defamation fights, Law360 looks back on an escalation in Jay-Z's case against personal injury lawyer Tony Buzbee, who he accuses of pursuing a "false" and "malicious" rape suit, as well as on the war of words between actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively.
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April 04, 2025
Already Lean US Trustee Program Sees 58 Take Buyouts
Dozens of employees of the United States Trustee Program have taken buyouts offered by the federal government, Law360 has learned, leaving the office at a time when experts say it is already running a lean operation and risking its ability to efficiently execute on its mission if future cuts are made.
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April 04, 2025
Azzur Creditors Call $61M DIP Rollup Excessive
The unsecured creditors of Azzur Group urged a Delaware bankruptcy judge Friday to reject a proposed $84.5 million Chapter 11 financing package, saying far too much of it is a rollup of the biotech consulting firm's pre-bankruptcy debt.
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April 04, 2025
Trevor Milton Wants Nikola Corp. Ch. 11 Subpoena Quashed
Recently pardoned Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to reject a subpoena seeking documents from an arbitration between the former CEO and embattled electric-vehicle maker.
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April 04, 2025
Heritage Coal Gets April Hearing On Creditor Deal
A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Friday said she would hear arguments on bankrupt Heritage Coal owner KTRV's settlement with a secured lender in two weeks, overruling creditors who said they need more time to look at the deal.
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April 04, 2025
The Supreme Court's Week: By The Numbers
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in four cases this week, including over tax exemptions for religious charities and the ability of the families of terror attack victims to sue the Palestine Liberation Organization, while issuing two decisions, including one that personal injury claims can be brought under the federal racketeering statute. Here, Law360 Pulse takes a data-driven dive into the week that was at the U.S. Supreme Court.
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April 04, 2025
NY Youth Welfare Org Snags $9M Real Estate Bid In Ch. 11
Bankrupt youth mental health provider St. Christopher's Inc. is asking a New York bankruptcy court to approve the private sale of a 22.1 acre property for $9 million.
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April 03, 2025
Ex-Judge, Profs Ask Justices To Weigh 9th Circ. Ch. 7 Ruling
A former bankruptcy judge and five law professors have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Ninth Circuit opinion protecting the state of Montana from a real estate mogul and Montana ski resort founder's bid for damages over an involuntary Chapter 7 the state initiated.
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April 03, 2025
Plastic Recycler Headed For Ch. 11 Auction In May
An Indiana plastic recycling plant can move forward with an auction next month after a Delaware bankruptcy judge said that a quick timeline was appropriate.
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April 03, 2025
Loyalty Platform Kognitiv Hits Ch. 11 With Over $10M In Debt
Customer loyalty platform Kognitiv US LLC filed for Chapter 11 on Wednesday in Delaware bankruptcy court, citing more than $10 million in liabilities with a plan to sell its assets to another loyalty platform.
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April 03, 2025
US Trustee Wants Jackson Walker Cases In District Court
The U.S. Trustee's Office has renewed its call for a district court trial over whether Jackson Walker LLP should return millions in fees for failing to disclose an ex-partner's romance with a bankruptcy judge, saying all the questions in the case should be tried in one venue.
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April 03, 2025
Fla. Law School Launches Bankruptcy Law Pro Bono Clinic
With 37 years in bankruptcy law under his belt, Florida State University College of Law adjunct professor Michael Markham has launched a bankruptcy pro bono clinic to connect future attorneys with the much-needed practice that he's enjoyed for so many years.
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April 03, 2025
Soybean Co. Benson Hill Gets 3-Member Creditors Committee
The Office of the U.S. Trustee appointed the unsecured creditors committee in high-protein soybean developer Benson Hill Inc.'s Chapter 11 case, composing a three-member group of American Natural Processors Inc., L7 Informatics Inc. and Anaplan Inc.
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April 03, 2025
Johnson Pope Bankruptcy Duo Joins Berger Singerman
Berger Singerman LLP announced that a pair of bankruptcy and restructuring attorneys from Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns LLP have joined the firm's Tampa, Florida, office as part of its business reorganization team.
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April 02, 2025
Avison Young's Miami Team Thrives In Full-Court Press
When a high-profile piece of property lands in the middle of a court case in Florida, there's a good chance the phone will soon be ringing in global real estate advisory firm Avison Young's Miami office.
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April 02, 2025
Hooters Can Tap $5M Of Its $40M In Proposed Ch. 11 Loans
Bankrupt restaurant chain Hooters of America LLC can access $5 million in interim financing from a $40 million debtor-in-possession package from its prepetition lenders as it transitions to a franchise-only model, a Texas bankruptcy judge said Wednesday.
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April 02, 2025
Aspiration Partners Gets Interim OK For Ch. 11 Financing
Sustainability-focused financial services provider Aspiration Partners Inc. on Wednesday secured the Delaware bankruptcy court's interim approval to tap $2.2 million of an $18 million Chapter 11 financing facility as the company looks for a buyer, following its co-founder's arrest last month on federal fraud charges.
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April 02, 2025
Kal Freight Looks To Push Out Ch. 11 Exit By One Week
California trucking group Kal Freight Inc. is looking to bump out its Chapter 11 plan effective date as it works to return trucks and trailers to lenders, its attorneys told a Texas bankruptcy judge Wednesday.
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April 02, 2025
9th Circ. Doubts Bang Energy Founder's $272M Verdict Appeal
A Ninth Circuit panel expressed skepticism Wednesday about an attempt to undo Monster Beverage Corp.'s $272 million false advertising trial win against the founder of Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc., the now-defunct company behind Bang Energy drinks.
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April 02, 2025
NJ Event Venue Avoids Ch. 11 Dismissal
A New Jersey bankruptcy judge on Wednesday declined to throw out or convert the bankruptcy case of a restaurant and event venue business called The Chariot, after the debtor said in a recent pleading that its insurance adequately covered its $42 million of property.
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April 02, 2025
Chester, Pa., Ch. 9 Document Dispute Won't Wait For Appeal
A Pennsylvania bankruptcy judge on Wednesday scuttled a request from the Chester Water Authority for a stay pending appeal of an order to produce documents to the bankrupt city of Chester, saying the utility hadn't shown the order should be frozen.
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April 02, 2025
Ex-Morgan Lewis Bankruptcy Leader Joins Moore & Van Allen
Following more than a decade at Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, the firm's former bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency co-head has joined Moore & Van Allen PLLC as a member.
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April 01, 2025
CarePoint's Bankruptcy Plan Needs Changes, Judge Says
A Delaware bankruptcy judge determined on Tuesday that more work is needed on the Chapter 11 plan from New Jersey hospital operator CarePoint that would have handed control of the health system's medical facilities to one of its creditors, finding the debtor must address another creditor's claim that its collateral has diminished in value.
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April 01, 2025
Heritage Coal OK To Use Lender Cash Amid Settlement Effort
A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Tuesday approved Heritage Coal owner KTRV's bid to continue using cash to support its operations as the company works to strike a settlement with secured lender Bedrock Industries.

Under The Radar: Bankruptcy News You May Have Missed
A bankruptcy judge approved the retention of a repossession agent that the trustee for Chinese exile Miles Guo used to recover a small private jet from his son, a federal court stood by a ruling that refused to let Sorrento Therapeutics shareholders probe a matter related to a former judge's romantic relationship, and shoe designer Zigi USA filed its Chapter 11 plan. These are some of the bankruptcy stories you may have missed in the last week.

Trade War Likely To Swell Already Rising Insolvency Forecast
Sticky inflation and elevated interest rates were already expected to drive more businesses into bankruptcy this year, but even more could become insolvent if the United States' new tariff regime sparks an all-out global trade war, experts told Law360.

Animal Welfare Worries, Defaults Led To Dolphin Park Ch. 11
A collection of 15 debtors in the corporate family of attraction operator The Dolphin Company were pushed toward bankruptcy by woes including defaults on secured notes, dysfunctional negotiations with creditors and concerns about animal welfare, the debtors' independent director has revealed.
Expert Analysis
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23andMe Case Highlights Privacy Complexities In Ch. 11
Attorneys at Pryor Cashman discuss the interplay between a sale of personally identifiable information and bankruptcy law in light of genetics and health company 23andMe's recent filing for Chapter 11 relief.
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Birding Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Observing and documenting birds in their natural habitats fosters patience, sharpens observational skills and provides moments of pure wonder — qualities that foster personal growth and enrich my legal career, says Allison Raley at Arnall Golden.
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Adapting To Private Practice: From DOJ Leadership To BigLaw
The move from government service to private practice can feel like changing one’s identity, but as someone who has left the U.S. Department of Justice twice, I’ve learned that a successful transition requires patience, effort and the realization that the rewards of practicing law don’t come from one particular position, says Richard Donoghue at Pillsbury.
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Law Firm Executive Orders Create A Legal Ethics Minefield
Recent executive orders targeting BigLaw firms create ethical dilemmas — and raise the specter of civil or criminal liability — for the government attorneys tasked with implementing them and for the law firms that choose to make agreements with the administration, say attorneys at Buchalter.
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Firms Must Embrace Alternative Billing Models Or Fall Behind
As artificial intelligence tools eliminate inefficiencies and the Big Four accounting firms enter the legal market, law firms that pivot from the entrenched billable hour model to outcomes-based pricing will see a distinct competitive advantage, says attorney William Brewer.
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How Attorneys Can Master The Art Of On-Camera Presence
As attorneys are increasingly presented with on-camera opportunities, they can adapt their traditional legal skills for video contexts — such as virtual client meetings, marketing content or media interviews — by understanding the medium and making intentional adjustments, says Kerry Barrett.
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Baseball Fantasy Camp Makes Me A Better Lawyer
With six baseball fantasy experiences under my belt, I've learned time and again that I didn't make the wrong career choice, but I've also learned that baseball lessons are life lessons, and I'm a better lawyer for my time at St. Louis Cardinals fantasy camp, says Scott Felder at Wiley.
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Adapting To Private Practice: From Fed. Prosecutor To BigLaw
Making the jump from government to private practice is no small feat, but, based on my experience transitioning to a business-driven environment after 15 years as an assistant U.S. attorney, it can be incredibly rewarding and help you become a more versatile lawyer, says Michael Beckwith at Dickinson Wright.
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Perfecting Security Interests In Renewable Energy Tax Credits
The ability to transfer renewable energy tax credits has created new opportunities for developers, investors and lenders, but it also raises important questions regarding when and how the security interests in these credits are perfected — questions that must be answered definitively to protect credit claims and transactions, says Harry Teichman at Stinson.
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Firms Still Have Lateral Market Advantage, But Risks Persist
Partner and associate mobility data from the fourth quarter of 2024 shows that we’re in a new, stable era of lateral hiring where firms have the edge, but leaders should proceed cautiously, looking beyond expected revenue and compensation analyses for potential risks, say Julie Henson and Greg Hamman at Decipher Investigative Intelligence.
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We Must Allow Judges To Use Their Independent Judgment
As two recent cases show, the ability of judges to access their independent judgment crucially enables courts to exercise the discretion needed to reach the right outcome based on the unique facts within the law, says John Siffert at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.
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Performing Stand-Up Comedy Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Whether I’m delivering a punchline on stage or a closing argument in court, balancing stand-up comedy performances and my legal career has demonstrated that the keys to success in both endeavors include reading the room, landing the right timing and making an impact, says attorney Rebecca Palmer.
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3 Del. Bankruptcy Cases Highlight US Trustee Objections
As three recent Delaware bankruptcy cases show, debtors who seek approval of a stalking horse bid protections agreement should be prepared for the U.S. Trustee Office's objections, including if the proposed classification for the bid protections is a superpriority administrative expense claim, says Kyle Arendsen at Squire Patton.