Law.com Subscribers SAVE 30%

Call 855-808-4530 or email [email protected] to receive your discount on a new subscription.

Features

Could the $18.8M Talc Verdict Threaten J&J's Bankruptcy Plan? Image

Could the $18.8M Talc Verdict Threaten J&J's Bankruptcy Plan?

Amanda Bronstad

The verdict, which excluded punitive damages, could have been much larger. But the jury's award has the potential to threaten the $8.9 billion settlement and, as a result, a proposed Chapter 11 reorganization plan in the bankruptcy of Johnson & Johnson's LTL Management.

Features

Second Circuit Affirms Slashing of Unreasonable Fees In Dismissed Involuntary Bankruptcy Case Image

Second Circuit Affirms Slashing of Unreasonable Fees In Dismissed Involuntary Bankruptcy Case

Michael L. Cook

An involuntary bankruptcy petition is a limited, risky remedy for both creditors' counsel and debtor's counsel. The fee problems encountered by counsel for the petitioners and the putative debtor in this case provide a cautionary tale.

Features

Second Circuit Sets Up Seven-Factor Test for Third-Party Releases In Bankruptcy Cases Image

Second Circuit Sets Up Seven-Factor Test for Third-Party Releases In Bankruptcy Cases

Alan B. Morrison

The Second Circuit had a tough call to make in the Purdue Pharmacy bankruptcy appeal: What to do about the release given to the Sackler families who had agreed to contribute $5.5 to $6 billion to Purdue's reorganization plan but were not themselves in bankruptcy.

Features

Bankruptcy Court Highlights Pitfalls to Avoid When Retaining Experts Image

Bankruptcy Court Highlights Pitfalls to Avoid When Retaining Experts

Francis J. Lawall & Marcy J. McLaughlin Smith

Simply because the expert is retained by counsel in anticipation of litigation, does not automatically render all communications privileged.

Features

Bankruptcy Judge Dismisses 3M Unit's Earplug Case, Concluding It Had No 'Valid Reorganization Purpose' Image

Bankruptcy Judge Dismisses 3M Unit's Earplug Case, Concluding It Had No 'Valid Reorganization Purpose'

Amanda Bronstad

U.S. Chief Bankruptcy Judge Jeffrey Graham found that 3M subsidiary Aearo Technologies, which is financially solvent, had no "valid reorganization purpose" to file for Chapter 11 protection last year.

Features

Delaware Bankruptcy Court Provides Guidance On Drafting Proxies Image

Delaware Bankruptcy Court Provides Guidance On Drafting Proxies

Robert B. Greco

Proxies in voting and support agreements, secured debt instruments, and other corporate documents should be drafted in a manner that fully reflects the intended scope of the parties' proxy relationship.

Features

Third Circuit: Pre-Bankruptcy Commercial Lease Termination Not Fraudulent Transfer Image

Third Circuit: Pre-Bankruptcy Commercial Lease Termination Not Fraudulent Transfer

Michael L. Cook

Is an insolvent debtor's pre-bankruptcy termination of a commercial lease a fraudulent transfer? The circuit courts seem to be split, however a close reading of cases in the Third and Seventh Circuits shows that the reasoning of both courts can be reconciled on their facts.

Features

Lease Terminations As Fraudulent Transfers Image

Lease Terminations As Fraudulent Transfers

Michael L. Cook

Is an insolvent debtor's pre-bankruptcy termination of a commercial lease a fraudulent transfer? The circuit courts seem to be split, however a close reading of cases in the Third and Seventh Circuits shows that the reasoning of both courts can be reconciled on their facts.

Features

The Role of Third-Party Releases In Successful Chapter 11 Reorganizations Image

The Role of Third-Party Releases In Successful Chapter 11 Reorganizations

John J. Rapisardi & Jacob T. Beiswenger

Part Two of a Two-Part Article In Part Two, we continue the analysis by evaluating two constitutional issues arising from third-party releases: whether creditor consent to be bound by a third-party release is required to satisfy the due process clause of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments; and whether bankruptcy courts have constitutional authority to issue final orders granting third-party releases in a plan of reorganization under Stern v. Marshall.

Features

Fourth Circuit: Corporate Subchapter V Debtors Subject to Discharge Exceptions Under Bankruptcy Code Image

Fourth Circuit: Corporate Subchapter V Debtors Subject to Discharge Exceptions Under Bankruptcy Code

Lawrence J. Kotler & Elisa Hyder

In a matter of first impression not yet addressed by any circuit court, the Fourth Circuit addressed whether the discharge exceptions under Section 523(a) apply to corporate debtors under Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Need Help?

  1. Prefer an IP authenticated environment? Request a transition or call 800-756-8993.
  2. Need other assistance? email Customer Service or call 1-877-256-2472.

MOST POPULAR STORIES

  • Coverage Issues Stemming from Dry Cleaner Contamination Suits
    In recent years, there has been a growing number of dry cleaners claiming to be "organic," "green," or "eco-friendly." While that may be true with respect to some, many dry cleaners continue to use a cleaning method involving the use of a solvent called perchloroethylene, commonly known as perc. And, there seems to be an increasing number of lawsuits stemming from environmental problems associated with historic dry cleaning operations utilizing this chemical.
    Read More ›
  • Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
    With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
    Read More ›
  • Technology in Marketing: Where to Invest Your Marketing Technology Dollars
    Law firms have realized that using technology ' particularly the Internet ' is a powerful tool for creating a more level playing field to enhance their images, expand their visibility in targeted markets and drive business to their firms. However, with so many competing interests for limited marketing dollars, where should you invest your firm's resources to get the most bang for the buck?
    Read More ›