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A Strategic Checklist For Bankruptcy Motion Objections

Hewing to a set of best practices for objecting to a motion in bankruptcy cases can help creditors’ counsel stay o... (more story)

The 3rd-Party Bankruptcy Release Landscape After Purdue

In its Purdue Pharma ruling prohibiting nonconsensual third-party releases, the U.S. Supreme Court did not comment... (more story)

Striking A Balance Between AI Use And Attorney Well-Being

As the legal industry increasingly adopts generative artificial intelligence tools to boost efficiency, leaders mu... (more story)

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Republic Bank's 'Dysfunction' Enabled Its Failure, FDIC Says

The former Republic First Bank failed because of its inability to hold certain debt securities, its insufficient liquidity and an ineffective board and management team, according to a post-mortem review issued... (more story)

Feds Seek FTX Assets Used For Alleged China Bribes

U.S. prosecutors have asked a New York federal judge to help secure millions of dollars worth of digital assets held at cryptocurrency exchange Binance, alleging the tokens are tied to what they described as b... (more story)

FTX Prosecutors Tout Tech Chief's 'Outstanding Cooperation'

Manhattan federal prosecutors urged a lenient sentence for former FTX technology chief Zixiao "Gary" Wang, telling the court on Wednesday that his "outstanding cooperation" was instrumental in securing the lig... (more story)

Purdue, Sacklers Agree To Terms As New Ch. 11 Deal Nears

Purdue Pharma LP has agreed to some terms for a new settlement with certain members of the Sackler family, including key provisions governing the scope of liability releases and how much money the family will ... (more story)

Judge Nixes Tort Committee Bid In Steward Health Chapter 11

A Texas bankruptcy judge on Wednesday shot down a request to form an official committee for tort claimants in the Chapter 11 of hospital operator Steward Health Care, saying there was no evidence that the unse... (more story)

Jackson Walker Must Supply Docs In Judge-Atty Affair Probe

The Texas federal court overseeing a U.S. Trustee's Office probe of a former Jackson Walker LLP partner's undisclosed relationship with a then-bankruptcy judge has given the firm until Friday to turn over its ... (more story)

Goulston & Storrs Real Estate Attys Talk Distress Playbook

As commercial real estate distress continues to play out, attorneys are seeing lenders adopt new strategies to save or reduce their exposure to troubled assets, sometimes working in tandem with investors looki... (more story)

Crypto Platform Celsius Reports $92M In Litigation Recoveries

Representatives of the Chapter 11 estate of cryptocurrency company Celsius Network on Wednesday told a New York bankruptcy judge they recovered $92 million in litigation proceeds in the third quarter and are a... (more story)

Future Claims Rep OK'd In J&J Unit Red River's Ch. 11

A Texas bankruptcy judge Tuesday appointed a future claims representative for the Chapter 11 case of Johnson & Johnson's talc unit that had served in that capacity in the parent company's two prior attempts to... (more story)

FTX Targets Scaramucci, PACs, Law Firm In Wave Of Suits

Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX filed roughly 30 suits in a bid to recoup millions of dollars donated to political and charitable causes, losses caused by alleged market manipulation, and funds spent on b... (more story)

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Judge To Confirm Ambri Ch. 11 Wind-Down Plan

A Delaware bankruptcy judge Wednesday agreed to approve the Chapter 11 plan of battery company Ambri Inc., which will sell its assets to its lenders and wind down.

Sticky's Chicken Gets OK For 3-Year Ch. 11 Plan

A Delaware bankruptcy judge Wednesday confirmed the Chapter 11 plan of popular New York-area chicken restaurant chain Sticky's that includes a $300,000 equity infusion from existing investors.

Blink Fitness Gets OK For $121M Sale To PureGym

A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved Blink Fitness' $121 million sale of its assets to U.K.-based PureGym Ltd., whose subsidiary won an auction held late last month, overruling objections over the auction'... (more story)

Instant Brands Equity Owner Accused Of Lying To Lenders

The litigation trustee for bankrupt kitchenware maker Instant Brands Wednesday filed suit in Texas bankruptcy court accusing the company's equity owner of lying to lenders and sending the company into Chapter ... (more story)

Gritstone Bio Can Tap $25M New DIP As It Works Toward Sale

Vaccine developer Gritstone bio Inc. won a Delaware bankruptcy judge's approval Wednesday to borrow $25 million in new financing to support itself in Chapter 11 as the biotechnology company works to find a buyer.

Online Car Financing Co. Vroom Crashes Into Ch. 11

Former used car seller and financier Vroom Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday in Texas with a prepackaged plan to swap $290 million of debt for the bulk of the equity in a reorganized business.

Biolase Strikes Deal With Creditors For Sale, Final DIP

A Delaware bankruptcy judge agreed Tuesday to approve a $20 million sale and a final debtor-in-possession loan for dental technology maker Biolase Inc., which reported it worked out a deal and revised budget f... (more story)

Former FTX Top Atty Joins Lowenstein Sandler In NY

Lowenstein Sandler LLP announced Tuesday that the former general counsel at crypto exchange FTX will join the firm's New York office as a partner and chair of its new commodities, futures and derivatives practice group.

DLA Piper Bolsters Restructuring Practice With Dechert Pro

DLA Piper has hired an experienced restructuring expert from Dechert LLP to its practice in London, as the firm braces for continued global financial distress driven by geopolitical turmoil and macroeconomic headwinds.

5th Time Not The Charm For 'Stale' Dow Implant Check Fight

The Sixth Circuit has again rejected an appeal from South Korean claimants who sought replacement checks from a Dow Corning breast implant settlement fund, finding in claimants' fifth trip to the appeals court... (more story)