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7 Tips For Associates To Thrive In Hybrid Work Environments

As the vast majority of law firms have embraced some type of hybrid work policy, associates should consider a few ... (more story)

Playing Beach Volleyball Makes Me A Better Lawyer

My commitment to beach volleyball has become integral to my performance as an attorney, with the sport continually... (more story)

Terraform Case May Be Bellwether For Crypto Enforcement

The prosecution of crypto company Terraform Labs and its CEO, Do Kwon, offers a unique test of the line between la... (more story)

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Whittaker Says $535M Settlement Is Best For Talc Creditors

Troubled talc supplier Whittaker Clark & Daniels Inc. told a New Jersey bankruptcy judge Thursday that a proposed $535 million settlement with Berkshire Hathaway-tied entities is the best hope talc injury clai... (more story)

Bankruptcy Court's Input Sought In Judge Romance Row

A federal judge asked a Texas bankruptcy court to determine if the CEO of a now-bankrupt barge company has standing to sue over a former judge's secret romance with a Jackson Walker partner.

Steward Vendor Blasts Bid To Sell Debtor Transition Contracts

A technology company that was contracted by Steward Health to help transition its former facilities to new management accused the troubled hospital system Thursday of trying to palm off its duty to pay the ven... (more story)

UK Authorities Clear Amex GBT's $570M CWT Buy

United Kingdom antitrust authorities gave the formal all-clear Thursday to American Express Global Business Travel Inc.'s planned $570 million purchase of CWT Holdings LLC, leaving a Justice Department lawsuit... (more story)

Chile Phone Co. WOM Gets Ch. 11 Reorganization Plan OK'd

A Delaware bankruptcy judge said Thursday she will confirm the Chapter 11 restructuring plan of Chilean mobile phone operator WOM SA after overruling two objections from creditors who said they are being treated unfairly.

Retiring Mich. Chief Judge Helped Mediate Detroit Bankruptcy

U.S. District Judge Sean F. Cox, the Eastern District of Michigan's chief judge, has informed President Donald Trump he will retire on July 27, according to an update posted on the federal judiciary's website on Thursday.

Amazon, Others Must Face Guo Ch. 11 Clawback Claims

A Chapter 11 trustee can chase cash payments Chinese exile Miles Guo passed through nondebtor alter ego shell companies when buying goods and services from a long list of companies and law firms, a Connecticut... (more story)

FTX Customer Committee Seeks $3M In Ch. 11 Fees

A committee of non-U.S. FTX customers has told the Delaware bankruptcy court the group played an essential role in getting FTX's Chapter 11 plan confirmed, urging a judge to approve its application for roughly... (more story)

US Development Agency Opposes Credito Real Ch. 15

The U.S. International Development Finance Corp. has challenged Mexico-based payday lender Credito Real's petition for Chapter 15 recognition in Delaware, alleging its bankruptcy plan, which a Mexican court ha... (more story)

Alex Jones Escapes Immediate Sandy Hook Payment Bid

Bankrupt Infowars host Alex Jones has escaped a request to immediately pay more than $1 billion to the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School victims who sued him for defamation, the Connecticut Appellate Court has ruled.

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High Court Urged To Toss $22M SEC Disgorgement Order

An investment advisory firm has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a First Circuit ruling that upheld an order for the firm to pay $22 million in disgorgement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission... (more story)

Cobalt Miner Gets OK For Debt-For-Equity Swap Ch. 11 Plan

A Texas bankruptcy judge Thursday approved the reorganization plan of Australia-based cobalt mining and refining group Jervois Mining Ltd., overruling a shareholder objection about the case's speed and U.S. ties.

Skin Care Tech Co. Heading For April Ch.11 Plan Hearing

A Texas bankruptcy judge Thursday gave skincare and beauty technology company Cutera Inc. permission to draw on $15 million in Chapter 11 financing as it moves toward a mid-April hearing for its prepack debt-s... (more story)

Adams Accuser's Bankruptcy Unlikely To End Sex Assault Suit

A state judge on Thursday heaped skepticism on New York City's bid to dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams based on the accuser filing for bankruptcy, noting a federal judge has now dir... (more story)

Energy Engineering Firm ENGlobal Files Ch. 11 With $9M Debt

Engineering firm ENGlobal Corp., which focuses on assisting the energy sector, filed for Chapter 11 protection with a group of subsidiaries in Texas and carrying nearly $9 million in debt.

New York Real Estate Cos. Seek Ch. 11 Protection

Two real estate companies facing foreclosure litigation sought bankruptcy protection in New York each listing at least $10 million in debt.

Diamondhead Casino Creditors Say Ch. 7 Is Only Path

A group of creditors that forced casino developer Diamondhead Casino into a Delaware Chapter 7 case said in a post-trial brief the proceeding should stay in place because it is the best chance for all creditor... (more story)

NY Nursing Home Cold Spring Pushes Asset Sale Approval

Long Island nursing home Cold Spring Acquisition LLC on Wednesday asked a New York bankruptcy court to approve its asset sale and grant receivership to a proposed buyer, saying it has reached an agreement with... (more story)

Corsa Coal Drops Bid Dispute Ahead Of Ch. 11 Auction

Bankrupt coal miner Corsa Coal Corp. withdrew its emergency motion accusing a competitor and potential bidder for its assets of using confidential information to scare Corsa's largest customers and win busines... (more story)

NJ Hospital System Gears Up For Ch. 11 Plan Fight

CarePoint Health's Chapter 11 plan will likely face stiff objections at a hearing next week that could include up to 10 witnesses, attorneys told a Delaware bankruptcy judge Wednesday.