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May 10, 2010 |

Circuit Agrees to Mull Bankruptcy Discharge's Impact on Injury Claims

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could be poised to overturn one of its most widely criticized precedents involving how courts decide whether and when the discharge of all claims in a corporate bankruptcy reorganization plan should act as a bar to future personal injury claims.
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August 15, 2011 |

MOVERS

Peter Fitzpatrick joins K&L Gates as partner in the New York office. Plus more law firm movers in this week's column.
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May 05, 2010 |

Circuit Agrees to Mull Bankruptcy Discharge's Impact on Injury Claims

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could be poised to overturn one its own precedents on a fundamental issue of corporate bankruptcy law involving how courts ought to decide whether the discharge of all claims in a reorganization plan should act as a bar to future personal injury claims.
5 minute read
June 23, 2010 |

Criticized Bankruptcy Precedent Abandoned by 3rd Circuit

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held recently that exposure to asbestos that occurs before a bankruptcy petition, but does not manifest as injury until after the petition, is still a claim that can be discharged by a reorganization plan.
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December 04, 2006 |

MOVERS

Paul Hastings, Janofsky & Walker has hired former Conseco Inc. chief executive officer William S. Kirsch in its new Chicago office as a partner to lead the global private equity practice, the firm said in a release. beginning Dec. 18.
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May 27, 2013 |

The Bankruptcy Files: Big Ideas Go Bust

The Am Law Daily looks at the Am Law 200 firms involved in a diminishing number of notable bankruptcy filings, including those of failed social networking site Bebo, a leading nonprofit for children with psychiatric disorders, and zero-calorie flavored drink Skinny Water.
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August 25, 2008 |

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April 13, 2007 |

Who'd Want This Job, Anyway?

As officials in Washington spar over the recent firings of eight U.S. attorneys, legislators and selection committees are interviewing candidates to fill positions that could last only about one year - a condition that is limiting the field.
8 minute read
October 18, 2004 |

The Usual Suspects

Certain Am Law 200 firms dominate the field when it comes to attracting work from leading U.S. companies' law departments. It's a pattern that has held true year after year. Says one consultant by way of explanation: "There's a certain degree of comfort in the big names."
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