By Edward E. Neiger | August 29, 2017
In his Bankruptcy Update, Edward E. Neiger reports on filings in the grocery and food distribution sector as companies struggle in the face of pricing fluctuations and increasing online competition.
By Adam C. Rogoff, Erica D. Klein and Marsha Sukach | August 28, 2017
Adam C. Rogoff, Erica D. Klein and Marsha Sukach of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel provide an overview of the current retailer restructuring environment, identify strategies for maximizing retail asset value, and provide practical tips to optimally position retailers and brands to succeed, including via out-of-court or in-court restructuring.
By Meghan Tribe | August 23, 2017
Proskauer Rose has hired Weil, Gotshal & Manges partner Brian Rosen for its business solutions, governance, restructuring and bankruptcy group in New York. Rosen had worked at Weil for 33 years.
By Corinne Ball | August 23, 2017
In her Distress Mergers and Acquisitions column, Corinne Ball of Jones Day writes: The SunEdison case serves as an important reminder to investors that a company's publicly-reported equity value may not be indicative of the company's true value. But this case also raises questions as to whether the process employed was the best way to arrive at the ultimate result.
By Nicole E. Schiavo | August 11, 2017
Nicole E. Schiavo discusses the conflict between New York's legislation requiring mandatory settlement conferences in foreclosure actions and the Bankruptcy Code's prohibition against a creditor taking any act that can be construed as trying to collect a discharged debt from a debtor. Thus, if a foreclosure action is commenced against a borrower who previously received a discharge on their mortgage loan debt, the lender is left with a "Catch 22": comply with the CPLR and risk violating the Discharge Injunction, or vice versa.
By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | July 26, 2017
Dismissal of Challenges to Bankruptcy Court's Findings, Conclusions as Meritless Explained
By Roy Strom | July 25, 2017
Paul Basta, a top restructuring partner at Kirkland & Ellis in New York and member of the firm's 15-person management committee, is preparing to leave the firm.
By Carlos J. Cuevas | July 25, 2017
Carlos J. Cuevas discusses the continuing concealment doctrine, which extends the statute of limitations period beyond one-year if a debtor has engaged in concealing assets.
By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | July 24, 2017
No Error in Finding Bidder Good Faith Buyer Of Part Interest in Adversary Suit's Judgment
By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | July 24, 2017
Bankruptcy Court Did Not Abuse Its Discretion In Abstaining From Related Foreclosure Suit
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