The court was asked to assist the joint liquidators of Float Capital[1] (the Company) in circumstances where it was inappropriate to seek creditor approval under Part 18 of the Rules. This was because the majority creditor of the Company,
The court was asked to assist the joint liquidators of Float Capital[1] (the Company) in circumstances where it was inappropriate to seek creditor approval under Part 18 of the Rules. This was because the majority creditor of the Company,…
Randy Picker died on August 15, 2026. Randy will forever be a University of Chicago legend, a three-time alum, beloved professor, and, this summer, named to one of the most challenging roles a modern university offers: Vice Provost for…
Registration is now open for the fall 2026 Law and Finance Workshop series. Please use this form to register. All workshops take place on Fridays from 1pm to 2pm ET via Zoom. Registered participants will receive the draft paper and zoom link…
David Kluft notes a story that was all over the internet last week: “Can I insert hidden AI ‘prompt injections’ in my brief to trick the judge’s computer … or just as a joke?” —
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Lesson 1. The home of two spouses generally is exempt from the bankruptcy estate (and thus is immune from foreclosure) if only one spouse owes the underlying debt.
Lesson 2. Mortgaged real estate is not immune from foreclosure simply because…