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The Benefits of Subchapter V — But Are You Guaranteed to Stay? Image

The Benefits of Subchapter V — But Are You Guaranteed to Stay?

Sean C. Kulka

Although Subchapter V may create a clearer path to confirmation, debtors must be aware of, and (absent an extension by the court) comply with, the more stringent timing requirements, such as the requirement of filing a plan within 90 days after filing bankruptcy.

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Third Circuit Holds Ethical Screen Insulates Side-Switching Lawyer's New Firm Image

Third Circuit Holds Ethical Screen Insulates Side-Switching Lawyer's New Firm

Michael L. Cook

The Third Circuit recently affirmed a bankruptcy court's denial of a defendant's motion to disqualify the plaintiff's law firm in a large adversary proceeding, holding that it had not abused its discretion because the plaintiff law firm had "complied with" ABA Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.10(a)(2).

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How to Avoid the Claim Cap Becoming a 'Claim Trap' Image

How to Avoid the Claim Cap Becoming a 'Claim Trap'

Sherry Millman & Genna Grossman

Commercial landlords should consider the steps they can take when drafting and negotiating their commercial leases to minimize the adverse impact of the claim cap in the event of a tenant bankruptcy and ensuing lease rejection.

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Fifth Circuit Weighs In on Scope of Releases and Exculpation Image

Fifth Circuit Weighs In on Scope of Releases and Exculpation

Francis J. Lawall & Nathaniel T. DeLoatch

In an important recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decision, the court explored whether exculpation provisions protecting more than just the debtor and committee are appropriate.

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Are Voting Rights Provisions In Subordination Agreements Enforceable? Image

Are Voting Rights Provisions In Subordination Agreements Enforceable?

James H. Millar

Subordination agreements often contain an agreement by the subordinated creditor that, if the issuer is a debtor in a bankruptcy case, the senior creditor can vote the claim of the junior creditor on any proposed Chapter 11 plan. If given effect, such a voting provision can give a senior creditor significant power, relative to both the subordinated creditor and other creditors, to support or oppose confirmation of a plan.

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The Duty and Benefits of Technology Competence Image

The Duty and Benefits of Technology Competence

Tinamarie Feil

We all have experienced technology's dramatic effect on bankruptcy practice, particularly in the electronic filing of documents and in the electronic communication and sharing of information among parties.

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Update On Preference and Fraudulent Transfer Litigation Image

Update On Preference and Fraudulent Transfer Litigation

Michael L. Cook

The appellate courts have been busy explaining or clarifying preference and fraudulent transfer law. Although novices may think the Bankruptcy Code (Code) is clear on its face, imaginative counsel have found gaps in the statute and generated rafts of litigation since the Code's enactment in 1979. Recent appellate decisions, summarized below, show that courts are still making new law or refining prior case law.

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Protecting a Trademark Licensor's Rights In a Bankruptcy Case Image

Protecting a Trademark Licensor's Rights In a Bankruptcy Case

Alfred S. Lurey

A recent bankruptcy case from the District of Delaware underscores the need for a trademark licensor to be alert to filings made in its licensee's bankruptcy case that may require prompt action by the licensor to protect its valuable rights under a license agreement.

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Commercial Lease Assumption Under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Image

Commercial Lease Assumption Under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Paul A. Rubin & Hanh V. Huynh

Given the potentially harsh consequence of failing to timely assume a vital lease, a Chapter 11 debtor must be vigilant to avoid a forfeiture. It is important to know, however, that all might not be lost even if the debtor misses this deadline.

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Supreme Court Finds 2017 Bankruptcy Fee Increases Unconstitutional But Leaves Remedy Unclear Image

Supreme Court Finds 2017 Bankruptcy Fee Increases Unconstitutional But Leaves Remedy Unclear

Theresa A. Driscoll

The Supreme Court concluded that because the 2017 amendments exempted debtors located in two States, it was not "uniform" as it did not apply equally to all debtors regardless of where they were situated and, therefore, the statute was unconstitutional.

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