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Under The Radar: Bankruptcy News You May Have Missed
Drugmaker Nostrum sought for more time to file a Chapter 11 plan, Swedish debt collection agency Intrum asked a Texas bankruptcy court to enforce its plan that a group of noteholders are opposing, and former employees of a bankrupt drink packager alleged they were unlawfully laid off without any advance warning.
Meet The Attorneys In Joann Inc.'s Ch. 11 Case
A team of attorneys from Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Cole Schotz PC are guiding craft supplies retailer Joann Inc. through its second Chapter 11 case in less than a year after inventory issues and a slow retail economy left it unable to pay its debts.
Facing Possible Liquidation, Joann Hopes For Ch. 11 Savior
Fabrics and crafts retailer Joann Inc. has returned to Chapter 11 for the second time in less than 12 months, with its future in the balance as it faces a potential liquidation if it can't find a buyer.
Under The Radar: Bankruptcy News You May Have Missed
Drugmaker Nostrum sought for more time to file a Chapter 11 plan, Swedish debt collection agency Intrum asked a Texas bankruptcy court to enforce its plan that a group of noteholders are opposing, and former employees of a bankrupt drink packager alleged they were unlawfully laid off without any advance warning.
Meet The Attorneys In Joann Inc.'s Ch. 11 Case
A team of attorneys from Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Cole Schotz PC are guiding craft supplies retailer Joann Inc. through its second Chapter 11 case in less than a year after inventory issues and a slow retail economy left it unable to pay its debts.
Facing Possible Liquidation, Joann Hopes For Ch. 11 Savior
Fabrics and crafts retailer Joann Inc. has returned to Chapter 11 for the second time in less than 12 months, with its future in the balance as it faces a potential liquidation if it can't find a buyer.
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