Lawyers in several practice areas are dealing with the fallout from recent bank failures. Check out this resource kit addressing the Silicon Valley Bank and other recent bank collapses with content from FSR, bankruptcy, finance, corporate governance, and more!...
Your debtor client wants to discuss the terms of a plan of reorganization. You need to determine whether a Chapter 11 debtor is obligated to pay postpetition, pre-effective date interest to unsecured creditors to render their claims unimpaired under a Chapter 11...
It has been an eventful few weeks (to say the least). On March 8, 2022, Silvergate Capital Corporation (parent company of Silvergate Bank) decided to voluntarily liquidate. Subsequently, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) (3/10/23) and Signature Bank (3/12/23) were placed...
You represent a creditor in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy who wants to object to the debtor’s latest motion. What steps should you take to prepare and file an objection in bankruptcy? Read now » Related Content Objection Practice Checklist Use this...
The Third Circuit recently ruled that the consumer products giant Johnson & Johnson can't create an entity to spin off billions of dollars of liability (relating to consumer lawsuits claiming Johnson & Johnson’s talc product contained traces of...
It is hard to believe but after countless hours working on your client’s Chapter 11 case, there is nothing left to do. Actually, there is one thing left. You have to take the last steps to properly close the Chapter 11 case. Read now » Related Content...
DIP financing is a critical component of most Chapter 11 reorganizations. Check out this resource kit which includes Practical Guidance materials for drafting, evaluating, proposing, and objecting to DIP financing, including detailed practice notes, templates,...
Valuation issues implicate several sections of the Bankruptcy Code. Check out this expertly drafted article discussing a recent Second Circuit decision addressing the appropriate valuation of collateral in a Chapter 11 case. READ NOW » Related Content...
As we tackle this new year, we should remember the not-so-distant past. Check out this expertly drafted article that looks back on 2022 bankruptcy cases and notable bankruptcy rulings. Read now » Related Content First Impressions: The Eleventh Circuit...
While economists debate the economic forecast for 2023, now may be a good time to refresh your understanding of broker-dealer insolvencies. The Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970 (SIPA) governs the liquidation of the broker-dealer business of all Securities...
You represent a party that holds cryptocurrency on a cryptocurrency trading platform. Your client is concerned about a recent bankruptcy court decision where the court found that the cryptocurrency held in the debtor’s account was property of the estate....
You represent several international corporations that are considering filing insolvency proceedings in foreign jurisdictions. As a result, you need to explore filing cases under Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code. Check out this expertly drafted article discussing...
You represent lenders and need to keep up to date on lender liability issues. Check out this expertly drafted article discussing a recent Delaware district court decision on what actions give rise to an equitable subordination claim. Read now » Related...
In December 2022, the amendments to the Bankruptcy Rules became effective. Most of the amendments are to the rules governing cases under Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Check out this chart detailing the amendments. Read now » Related...
It seems like mega bankruptcy cases are being filed on a daily basis. Over the last month, businesses involved with cryptocurrency, reverse mortgages, and pharmacy products (among others) have filed mega Chapter 11 cases. Check out this handy resource to help you...