Senate Reenacts Small Business, Consumer Debt Limit Hikes
The U.S. Senate passed the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026 by unanimous consent, taking steps to make permanent the higher debt limits that apply to small business and consumer debtors first implem... (more story)
Francesca's Can Seek Votes On Ch. 11 Wind-Down Plan
Women's clothing retailer Francesca's can seek votes on its post-sale Chapter 11 liquidation plan after its disclosure statement didn't draw any objections at a hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey on Tuesday.
9th Circ. Won't Revive Google Rival's Antitrust Suit
A panel of the Ninth Circuit has refused to reinstate an ad tech company's allegations that Google harmed market competition for digital advertising by removing a now-defunct advertising app from its Play Store.
Collateral Fight Delays Texas Trucking Co.'s Ch. 11 Docs
A dispute over the location of more than 100 trucks and freight trailers delayed conditional approval of the Chapter 11 plan disclosures of Texas trucking firm Balkan Express on Monday, with equipment financie... (more story)
Mitchell Gold Workers Drop Suit After Bankruptcy Deal
A former employee of high-end North Carolina furniture company Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams has told a federal judge she was ending her lawsuit alleging the employer failed to give adequate notice of layoffs t... (more story)
Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court
The Delaware Chancery Court last week tackled disputes involving merger litigation, insider trading allegations, books and records demands, advancement proceedings, fiduciary duties, public benefit corporations and more.
Bath Product Maker Vi-Jon Hits Ch. 11 With $25M Talc Deal
Private-label dry bath product maker Vi-Jon LLC filed for Chapter 11 protection in Delaware with a proposed plan to channel talc injury claims into a trust to be funded by $25 million of cash and the contribut... (more story)
Law360 Names 2026's Top Attorneys Under 40
Law360 is pleased to announce the Rising Stars of 2026, our list of more than 160 attorneys under 40 whose legal accomplishments belie their age.
7th Circ. Backs Experian In Credit Report, Debt Discharge Suit
The Seventh Circuit upheld the dismissal of a woman's Fair Credit Reporting Act lawsuit against Experian, finding the credit agency would have needed to make a legal analysis to determine a mortgage claim on h... (more story)
Uniroyal Legacy Unit Files Ch. 11 To Handle Asbestos Claims
A legacy unit of defunct tire maker Uniroyal filed for Chapter 11 protection on Friday in New Jersey to address 35,000 asbestos injury claims and hand over administration of ongoing retiree benefit programs.