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Overview of New UAE Bankruptcy Law

Dario Sabaghi

With the establishment of a specialized Bankruptcy Court and a dedicated Bankruptcy Unit, the introduction of preventive settlements, more flexible restructuring proceedings, and the expansion of potential liability, among other things, the new legislation is set to reshape the approach of law firms.

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Closing 'Unacceptable Loopholes': How Sex Abuse Claimants Could Gain Power In Chapter 11 Bankruptcies Image

Closing 'Unacceptable Loopholes': How Sex Abuse Claimants Could Gain Power In Chapter 11 Bankruptcies

Ellen Bardash

New federal legislation proposes sweeping changes to how bankruptcy courts handle child sexual abuse claims in Chapter 11 proceedings, with supporters claiming the process has become a way for debtors to silence victims and avoid liability.

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Seventh Circuit Applies Safe Harbor to Private Securities Transaction

Michael L. Cook

"… [T]he term 'securities contract' as used in [Bankruptcy Code] §546(e) unambiguously includes contracts involving privately held securities," The Seventh Circuit held in Petr v. BMO Harris Bank, N.A.

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Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel: 523(a) Discharge Exceptions Don't Apply to Corporate Debtors Under Subchapter V Image

Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel: 523(a) Discharge Exceptions Don't Apply to Corporate Debtors Under Subchapter V

Lawrence J. Kotler & Elisa Hyder

In Lafferty v. Off-Spec Solutions, the U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Ninth Circuit held that the discharge exceptions under Section 523(a) do not apply to corporate debtors under Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.

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Biotech Industry Bankruptcy Case Update: 'Zymergen' and 'Humanigen' Image

Biotech Industry Bankruptcy Case Update: 'Zymergen' and 'Humanigen'

Edward E. Neiger, Marianna Udem & Joo Hee Park

This Bankruptcy Case Update focuses on the recent biotech industry bankruptcy cases of Zymergen and Humanigen.

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So Far In 2024, Law Firms Are Using Bankruptcy As a Springboard for Profit Image

So Far In 2024, Law Firms Are Using Bankruptcy As a Springboard for Profit

Andrew Maloney

With broad hopes for countercyclical consistency and a nearly 120% uptick in Chapter 11 filings in February specifically, law firms seem ready to use restructuring work as a significant plank in a profitable 2024.

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Landmines In Bankruptcy Appellate Practice, Part III Image

Landmines In Bankruptcy Appellate Practice, Part III

Michael L. Cook

When courts have made important exceptions in the past year, they have either added a gloss on the Judicial Code, corrected lawyers' errors, filled in statutory gaps, or clarified the relevant statutory language.

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Exploring Debt Restructuring Options for CRE Owners

Michael Criscito

In the dynamic landscape of real estate, commercial real estate owners often find themselves facing financial challenges that necessitate a strategic approach to debt management. In such cases, exploring debt restructuring options becomes a crucial consideration.

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A Strategic Guide for Lenders to Navigate Anticipated Distressed Loan Fallout Image

A Strategic Guide for Lenders to Navigate Anticipated Distressed Loan Fallout

Jay Steinman & Karina Leiter

The steps outlined in this article offer a strategic guide for lenders, empowering them to navigate the complexities of loan workouts and enforcement actions with resilience and foresight.

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Third Circuit: Bankruptcy Code Mandates Appointment of Examiner In Chapter 11 Cases Image

Third Circuit: Bankruptcy Code Mandates Appointment of Examiner In Chapter 11 Cases

Francis J. Lawall & Brenden S. Dahrouge

The Third Circuit recently held in 'In re FTX Trading' that the plain text of Section 1104(c)(2) mandates the appointment of an examiner under the specified conditions set forth. As a result, the FTX decision will carry significant implications for large and medium-sized bankruptcy cases.

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