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The “Catch-22” of Preference Law
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On July 8, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed, in a summary order, the dismissal of fraudulent transfer claims brought by the purported contract creditor of a shipping company against the shipping...more
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If the agreement between a creditor and debtor refers disputes to arbitration, what limits should be placed on the creditor to pursue winding-up proceedings based on an unpaid debt under that agreement? Should a court simply...more
Big Lots, the Ohio-based retail chain that sells furniture, home décor, and other items at almost 1,400 stores nationwide, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday in the District of Delaware, docket...more
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Recent decisions reflect a renewed focus on lock-up provisions by bankruptcy courts. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York recently severed a provision from a post-petition agreement that required...more
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On April 4, 2024, the Oregon Governor signed Senate Bill 1595—the Family Financial Protection Act (SB 1595)—into law. SB 1595 increases the amounts exempt from execution by creditors, imposes new account review procedures for...more
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