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10 Arbitrations And A 5th Circ. Ruling Flag Arb. Clause Risks

The ongoing arbitral saga of Sullivan v. Feldman, which has engendered proceedings before 10 different arbitrators... (more story)

Ch. 11 Free-And-Clear Sale Ruling Takes Pragmatic Approach

A recent ruling from a New York bankruptcy court in which the debtors were allowed to sell interests free and clea... (more story)

The Benefits Of Aligning States On Legal Paraprofessionals

Texas' proposal to become the latest state to license paraprofessional providers of limited legal services could h... (more story)

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Guo Ch. 11 Trustee Can Spend $1.6M Maintaining NJ Mansion

The Chapter 11 trustee overseeing Chinese exile Miles Guo's bankruptcy in Connecticut can spend an extra $600,000 to maintain a Mahwah, New Jersey, mansion connected to the convicted fraudster, a judge has ruled.

Fox Rothschild Welcomes 29 New Partners

Fox Rothschild LLP has elevated 29 attorneys in 19 cities and 11 practice groups to partner, and promoted four associates to counsel, the firm announced.

Meet The Attys Helping Nylon Maker Ascend Through Ch. 11

Ascend Performance Materials, a producer of heat-resistant nylon products, has hired attorneys from Bracewell LLP and Kirkland & Ellis LLP to see it through a Chapter 11 aimed at cutting down its funded debt.

Russia Seeks Stay In $5B Award Stemming From Loan Dispute

The Russian Federation asked a D.C. federal court to pause enforcing a $5 billion arbitration award compensating Yukos Capital for Russia's alleged expropriation of loans while litigation plays out in a U.S. S... (more story)

Crypto Co. Drops Suit Against K&L Gates, For Now

A bitcoin mining company has dropped its lawsuit against its former counsel K&L Gates LLP, ending for now its claims that the firm overbilled it and missed a key deadline in a separate bankruptcy action.

Ex-CEO Fires Back At Jackson Walker's Standing Argument

The former CEO of a defunct barge company is fighting to keep alive his lawsuit blaming the company's downfall on the judicial secret romance scandal that has consumed the Texas bankruptcy courts, claiming Jac... (more story)

Judge Will Approve Exela's $185M DIP After Lender Deal

A Texas bankruptcy judge on Wednesday said he would sign off on business automation group Exela Technologies' bid for final approval of $185 million in Chapter 11 financing after the debtor was able to settle ... (more story)

FTX Ch. 11 Trust Says Ex-Exec's Wife Spent $600K Since Dec.

The FTX Recovery Trust urged a Delaware bankruptcy judge to enjoin the wife of former FTX executive Ryan Salame from spending additional money that the trust said was fraudulently taken from the company before... (more story)

Imerys Ch. 11 Plan Trial Starts With Claims Rep Uncertainty

Several critical legal questions remained open Tuesday in the Chapter 11 cases of talc producer Imerys Talc America and its affiliates as a five-day confirmation trial kicked off, but the Delaware bankruptcy j... (more story)

Exela Faces Wednesday Deadline In $185M DIP Funding Fight

A Texas bankruptcy judge on Tuesday ordered Exela Technologies and its lenders to return to court Wednesday prepared to defend their positions on the debtor's bid for final approval of $185 million in Chapter ... (more story)

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NY Youth Welfare Org Can Sell 22-Acre Property For $9M

St. Christopher's, a youth mental-health care provider based in New York, received a bankruptcy judge's approval Thursday to close a $9 million sale of its roughly 22-acre property in Orange County, New York.

Texas Memory Care Homes Hit Ch. 11 With $10M+ Debt

A pair of Texas memory care facilities, affiliated with another facility that filed a disputed bankruptcy in December, are seeking Chapter 11 protection in Texas and claiming more than $10 million in liabilities.

Pennsylvania Coal Co. Reaches Cleanup Deal In Ch. 11 Case

Bankrupt coal-mining company Corsa Coal Corp. told a Pennsylvania judge that it had reached a deal with state regulators that resolves a dispute over water source cleanup obligations, with the debtor agreeing ... (more story)

Publishers Clearing House Gets 3-Member Ch. 11 Committee

The Office of the U.S. Trustee appointed three members to the official committee of unsecured creditors in the Chapter 11 case of sweepstakes business Publishers Clearing House.

Pool Co. Wants Rival's CEO Arrested For Unpaid $17M Verdict

A U.S. pool parts supplier wants the owner of a rival Chinese business arrested after months of allegedly dodging court orders demanding information on company assets to satisfy a $17 million false advertising... (more story)

Dolphin Encounter Co. Says Ex-CEO Took Over HQ By Force

A restructuring professional retained by the bankrupt subsidiaries of The Dolphin Co. said in sworn court filings that the debtor's former CEO seized control of the business's Mexican headquarters earlier this... (more story)

Soybean Co. Benson Hill Gets DIP Financing Approval

A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Wednesday granted final approval to high-protein soybean developer Benson Hill Inc.'s $11 million debtor-in-possession financing, following the company's "global settlement" with... (more story)

Silvergate Settles Securities Class Action For $37.5M In Ch. 11

The parent company of Silvergate Bank has asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to approve a new deal to settle a securities class action for $37.5 million and resolve a slew of indemnification issues in its Chapt... (more story)

Biotech Firm Omega Therapeutics OK'd For $14M Ch. 11 Sale

Biotechnology developer Omega Therapeutics received a Delaware bankruptcy judge's approval Wednesday to sell itself to its debtor-in-possession lender and a major shareholder for $14 million in Chapter 11.

Aztec Fund Says Ch. 11 Deal With Bank Of America On Track

Private equity investment group Aztec Fund can seek votes on its Chapter 11 liquidation plan after a Texas bankruptcy judge gave conditional approval of its disclosure statement.