Delaware Business Court Insider | News
By Ellen Bardash | June 30, 2021
The bill would limit a business to filing Chapter 11 cases in the federal district where its principal place of business or assets are located. One Delaware lawyer said if passed, the measure could have a dramatic—but unneeded—effect.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Rudolph J. Di Massa, Jr. and Drew S. McGehrin | June 25, 2021
As a continuation of the ongoing disputes that began with a challenged "structured dismissal" in the Jevic Holdings Corp. bankruptcy case, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware recently rendered a decision addressing the rights and obligations of a trustee who has been appointed after a debtor's Chapter 11 case converts to one under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Francis J. Lawall and Patrick M. Ryan | June 23, 2021
Until recently, the amount of the quarterly fees assessed differed depending upon whether a U.S. trustee or bankruptcy administrator was employed in the district where the case was pending.
Delaware Business Court Insider
By Ellen Bardash | May 21, 2021
With the country opening up and an end to COVID-19 in sight, Miller said another uptick of Chapter 11 filings is likely in the upcoming months.
Delaware Business Court Insider | News
By Ellen Bardash | May 20, 2021
A document signed Monday by the Boy Scouts' attorneys with Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell and White & Case laying out matters to be discussed at a hearing listed 119 objections to proceeding with the plan from claimants, insurers and other interested parties. The scouting organization is asking Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein to authorize solicitation of votes for the plan.
Delaware Business Court Insider
By Bruce Love | May 18, 2021
The duo was also attracted to Quinn's "meaningful local presence" in jurisdictions and courts important to bankruptcy litigation, with Morabito citing Delaware, the Southern District of Texas, and the Eastern District of Virginia in particular.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Edward E. Neiger | May 13, 2021
In his Bankruptcy Update column, Edward E. Neiger focuses on recent hotel restructurings, including Eagle Hospitality, San Jose Fairmont and Wardman Hotel, following a year of low demand in the midst of a global pandemic.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Francis J. Lawall and Kenneth A. Listwak | May 6, 2021
Situations where a debtor places a product into the stream of commerce, which over time causes harm to those exposed, gives rise to questions such as when and whether a claim arises, and further how do you get proper notice to those persons so that a claims bar date will be binding?
Delaware Business Court Insider | Commentary
By Barry M. Klayman and Mark E. Felger | May 5, 2021
The statute does not define what constitutes a "deposit." In In re Superior Air Charter, Case No. 20-11007 (CSS) (Del. Bankr. April 9, 2021), Chief Judge Christopher Sontchi had to decide whether prepayments for future airplane flights were deposits within the meaning of the statute.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Corinne Ball | April 21, 2021
In her Distress Mergers and Acquisitions column, Corinne Ball discusses recent rulings from the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, which highlight the risk of relying on the "two hats" doctrine to protect attorney-client privilege covering communications involving shared personnel.
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