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Bankruptcy Property Deal Devolves Into Mess of Contract and Fiduciary Duty Claims

The bankruptcy process is often straightforward: the debtor’s debts are discharged, creditors take a haircut of varying degrees, and life moves on.  But some bankruptcy proceedings give birth to complicated agreements that...more

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In Pari Delicto … What Does That Mean?

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In Seitz v. Marcum LLP, 2024 N.Y. Slip Op. 51141(U) (Sup. Ct., N.Y. County Aug. 30, 2024) (here), Justice Robert R. Reed of the New York County Commercial Division addressed the doctrine of in pari delicto, which “bars a...more

ArentFox Schiff

Breaking: Third Circuit Declares Mallinckrodt’s Future Royalty Payment Obligations Dischargeable – Caution, Warning, and Options

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On April 25, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued its precedential opinion in Mallinckrodt v. Sanofi-Aventis, Case No. 23-1111, reminding everyone that “creditors take on risks” when it ruled that the debtor...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Comet: The Court of Appeal provides timely guidance regarding unlawful preferences

Overview - The Court of Appeal has overturned the decision of the High Court in Carton-Kelly v Darty Holdings SAS, providing welcome clarity for directors of distressed companies when considering whether to make payments...more

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Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Files New Adversary Proceedings Against Mortgage Brokers

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If you thought Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (“LBHI”) was done suing lenders as a result of its settlements with RMBS trustees years ago, think again. ...more

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363 Sales as a Health Care M&A Tool, Part 1 – Overview

This two-part blog series discusses why buyers looking to make strategic purchases in the health care industry might want to take advantage of the Bankruptcy Code Section 363 sale process (363 Sale) and the pros and cons of...more

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The Game of Forfeiture: Fumbling the Ball and How the Court May Recover It

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In the spirit of the upcoming Super Bowl, it is important to keep in mind certain rules of play regarding forfeiture of arguments in federal courts of appeals. The Tenth Circuit reiterated two such rules in recent opinions....more

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Financial Daily Dose 11.20.2019 | Top Story: Utility PG&E Struggles with Fires and Path Out of Bankruptcy

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PG&E’s woes continue. Not only is the company still in the midst of a dangerous fire season, but it’s struggling to find a path out of bankruptcy while fending off a growing chorus of cities and state officials “threatening...more

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Global Transportation Finance Newsletter - August 2018

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In This Issue: - EU Risk Retention Undertakings in U.S. General Equipment ABS: Evolving Market Practice - PDP Financing: An Overview - Tax Reform’s Impact on Transportation Finance Transactions EU Risk Retention...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

When a Bankruptcy Plan Precludes Inquiry Into the Conduct of a Trustee

In yet another of the many cases against Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) trustees for their alleged responsibility for losses suffered by investors, Judge Jesse Furman of the Southern District of New York...more

Jones Day

Without WARN-ing: Third Circuit Clarifies WARN Act's Unforeseen Business Circumstances Exception

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Valera v. AE Liquidation, Inc., the Third Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with five other circuits in holding that WARN notice was not required where an external event outside the employer's control triggering layoffs was...more

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Texas Supreme Court Dabbles in Bankruptcy Law

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Noble Energy Inc. v. ConocoPhillips Company, a 6-to-3 Texas Supreme Court decision, is a reminder of two things: How parties to a property transaction describe what’s being acquired and what’s being left behind can have...more

Carlton Fields

Second Circuit Finds District Court Erred In Decision On Enforcement Of International Arbitration Award

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The factual and procedural background of this case can be found here. In sum, beginning in the 1990s, the appellants, a group of Brazilian companies (collectively, “CBF”) entered into a series of contracts with Primetrade AG,...more

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Layoffs Without WARN-ing: How to Use the Unforeseeable Business Circumstance Exception

A recent federal trial court decision out of Delaware, In re AE Liquidation, Inc. v. Burtch, No. 14-1492-LPS (D. Del. Mar. 31, 2016), illustrates how, even in the context of a very troubled business, the Worker Adjustment and...more

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Selected Drafting Issues In Midstream Contracts

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I will share a small secret – or perhaps, it is not a secret at all. As CLE presentations go, “drafting tip” presentations tend to be very practical in their orientation and are, therefore, more enjoyable and less stressful...more

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New Delaware Chapter 11 Filing – Malibu Lighting Corporation et al.

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Malibu Lighting Corporation (Malibu), a manufacturer of outdoor lighting, and six affiliates, including Outdoor Direct Corporation (ODC) and National Consumer Outdoors Corporation (NCOC), have field chapter 11 petitions...more

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Tenth Circuit Confirms That a Single Payment on New Purchase Contract May Satisfy Ordinary Course Defense Under 11 U.S.C. §...

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In Jubber v. SMC Electrical Products, Inc. et al. (In re C.W. Mining Co.), Case No. 13-4175 (Aug. 10, 2015), the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that a single payment made by a debtor within the 90-day preference...more

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Chromcraft Revington, Inc. and Sport-Haley Holdings, Inc. file Chapter 11

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On March 5, 2015, Chromcraft Revington, Inc.(“Chromcraft”) and Sport-Haley Holdings, Inc. (“Sport-Haley”) filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code....more

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