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The Impact of In re 301 W N. Ave., LLC on the Enforcement of Bankruptcy-Remote Protections

Executive Summary - The recent decision In re 301 W N. Ave., LLC, 666 B.R. 583 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 2025) represents a significant development at the intersection of corporate governance, commercial real estate, and...more

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23andMe’s Court-Supervised Restructuring: Navigating Turbulent Financial Waters

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On March 23, 2025, 23andMe, a pioneer in the field of genetic testing and consumer healthcare, announced it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The objective...more

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Enforceability of Golden Directors with Bankruptcy Consent Right

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The appointment of an independent director is a powerful tool for private credit lenders. The appointment is designed to introduce a voice of neutrality and fairness into the board’s decision-making process with the hope and...more

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Delaware LLCs, Independent Managers, and Bankruptcy Remote Structures: Lessons from 301 W North Avenue

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Overview Limited liability companies (LLCs)—curious creatures of state law—often file bankruptcy. Bankruptcy courts have, therefore, developed a dynamic body of law to evaluate the “bankruptcy remoteness” of LLCs, assessing...more

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Sack Exchange Part II, Age of Consent and FDIC You Later

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Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement of lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin - On Thursday, Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family who own the company agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion to...more

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Rockville Centre Case Offers a Framework for Settling Mass Tort Bankruptcy Claims Post-Purdue

The Supreme Court’s 2024 Purdue decision1 held that the Bankruptcy Code does not authorize a release and injunction under a Chapter 11 plan of claims against a non-debtor, even if they relate to claims against or by the...more

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The Function and Limits of Directors and Officers Insurance Policies in Class Actions and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act

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The Ontario Superior Court has held that claims made insurance policies issued to directors and officers upon a company filing for protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, RSC 1985, c C-36 (the CCAA) could...more

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FTX: Forcing The Examiner Mandate in the Third Circuit

It is a rare occasion that one can be assured with certainty that, if they file a motion with a bankruptcy court, it will be granted. But, in the Third Circuit, that is exactly what will happen if a creditor or other party in...more

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NYC Office Tower Ch. 11 Shines Light On Blocking Provisions

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This article analyzes PWM Property Management LLC's bankruptcy filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to explain the impact of the use of corporate governance blocking provisions. The filing also...more

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Creditors Ask Court to Enforce Bankruptcy Blocking Provision and Approve Creditor Created Plan During Exclusivity Period in PWM...

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I. Introduction - The economic upheaval caused by the outbreak of COVID-19 was unprecedented in the United States and abroad. Employees were furloughed, businesses were mothballed or shut down altogether....more

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New York Judge Spares NRA “Corporate Death Penalty”

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The National Rifle Association has long been a politically charged topic for its fans and critics. For those of you more interested in the politics of the NRA’s ongoing battle with New York’s Attorney General Letitia James,...more

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Corporations Code Saves Church Property

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The  AME Zion Church of Palo Alto, Inc. was founded in 1918 and has occupied its sanctuary for over a half century.  In 2018, the Bishop of the Western Episcopal District of The African Method Episcopal Zion Church importuned...more

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[Webinar] Preparing Your Business for Sale: A Checklist for Owners - November 12th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

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Preparing to sell your business can be an overwhelming endeavor. A checklist of considerations for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions can ease the burden. Join Bill Hackney and Carrie Keller on Thursday, November...more

Mintz - Bankruptcy & Restructuring Viewpoints

Delaware Bankruptcy Court Rules that Shareholder Cannot Enforce “Golden Share” Blocking Right to Dismiss Bankruptcy Filed Without...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt businesses and markets, and companies begin to look to bankruptcy courts for relief from the resulting liquidity and operational distress, the issue of creditor and shareholder...more

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Corporate Governance: Bankruptcy Petition Filing Authorization

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Corporate governance battles spill into bankruptcy courts and at times serve as the genesis for bankruptcy petition filings. For example, recently the Fifth Circuit in In re Franchise Services of North America Inc. addressed...more

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Bankruptcy Court Sends Not-So-Gentle Reminder About Observing Corporate Formalities

In a recent decision, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Massachusetts sent a reminder to practitioners and family business owners that it is critical to maintain corporate formalities in order to...more

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