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Amendments To The Federal Rules Of Bankruptcy Procedure Take Effect December 1, 2020

By Bob Eisenbach

November 23, 2020

Each year amendments are made to the rules that govern how bankruptcy cases are managed — the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. The amendments address issues identified by an Advisory Committee made up of federal judges, bankruptcy attorneys, and others. The rule amendments are ultimately adopted by the U.S. Supreme Court and technically subject to Congressional disapproval. Only A Few Rule Amendments This Year. This year there are only six rule amendments expected to take…

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Fiduciary Duties And Financial Distress In The Time Of COVID-19

By Bob Eisenbach

March 23, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented economic disruption, creating sudden financial distress across industries. Companies are now facing impacts ranging from a dramatic decline in revenue of uncertain duration, to potential setbacks to M&A transactions, to delayed or canceled financing rounds. With even some previously well-performing companies potentially entering the so-called zone of insolvency, it’s important to review the fiduciary duties owed by directors and officers and how discharging those duties may change in the…

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Amendments To The Federal Rules Of Bankruptcy Procedure Take Effect December 1, 2019

By Bob Eisenbach

November 5, 2019

Each year amendments are made to the rules that govern how bankruptcy cases are managed — the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. The amendments address issues identified by an Advisory Committee made up of federal judges, bankruptcy attorneys, and others. The rule amendments are ultimately adopted by the U.S. Supreme Court and technically subject to Congressional disapproval. Only A Few Rule Amendments This Year. Unlike previous years, there are only four rule amendments expected to…

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In A Major Victory For Trademark Licensees, Supreme Court Holds That Rejection Of A Trademark License Does Not Terminate The Licensee’s Rights

By Bob Eisenbach

May 21, 2019

A Big Answer To A Big Question. After dividing the courts for a number of years, we finally have the answer to the big question of whether rejection of a trademark license by a debtor-licensor deprives the licensee of the right to use the trademark. Here’s the question on which the Supreme Court granted certiorari in the Mission Product Holdings, Inc. v Tempnology, LLC case: Whether, under §365 of the Bankruptcy Code, a debtor-licensor’s “rejection” of a…

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Official Bankruptcy Forms Revised To Reflect April 1, 2019 Dollar Amount Adjustments Now In Effect

By Bob Eisenbach

April 1, 2019

As discussed in an earlier post called “Moving Up: Bankruptcy Code Dollar Amounts Will Increase On April 1, 2019,” various dollar amounts in the Bankruptcy Code and related statutory provisions were increased for cases filed on or after today, April 1, 2019. This information sheet has a list of all of the dollar amount changes now in effect. The official bankruptcy forms have also been revised to reflect these new dollar amounts. The updated forms…

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Today’s Supreme Court Oral Argument In Tempnology Is Over And Here’s What We Learned

By Bob Eisenbach

February 20, 2019

The Supreme Court held oral argument earlier today in the Mission Products v. Tempnology case, on the issue of the effect of rejection by a licensor of a trademark license on the licensee’s rights. For the full background on the case and the arguments of the parties and amici, please read this post from last week. However, for quick reference, this is the question presented: Whether, under §365 of the Bankruptcy Code, a debtor-licensor’s “rejection”…

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Moving Up: Bankruptcy Code Dollar Amounts Will Increase On April 1, 2019

By Bob Eisenbach

February 15, 2019

An official notice from the Judicial Conference of the United States was just published announcing that certain dollar amounts in the Bankruptcy Code will be increased about 6.2% this time for new cases filed on or after April 1, 2019. Follow this link for the Federal Register page with a chart listing all of the updated dollar amounts. Among the most meaningful increases for Chapter 11 and other business bankruptcy cases: The employee compensation…

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Rejection Time: On February 20th The Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument On The Big Question In The Tempnology Case — Does A Trademark Licensee Lose Its Rights Upon Rejection?

By Bob Eisenbach

February 13, 2019

The Big Question. What is the effect of rejection of a trademark license by a debtor-licensor? Over the past few years, this blog has followed the Tempnology case out of New Hampshire raising just that issue. The case has gone from the bankruptcy court, to the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, and then to the First Circuit. Last August, I wrote about how the case could be headed to the Supreme Court. In late October,…

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Amendments To The Federal Rules Of Bankruptcy Procedure Take Effect December 1, 2018

By Bob Eisenbach

November 28, 2018

Almost every year amendments are made to the rules that govern how bankruptcy cases are managed — the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. The amendments address issues identified by an Advisory Committee made up of federal judges, bankruptcy attorneys, and others. The rule amendments are ultimately adopted by the U.S. Supreme Court and technically subject to Congressional disapproval. Key Rule Amendments Have A Certain Appeal. This year almost all of the rule amendments are to…

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Trademark Licensees Take Note: The Supreme Court Might Review The Tempnology Decision — And Whether A Licensee Can Keep Trademark Rights After Rejection

By Bob Eisenbach

August 2, 2018

The twists and turns of the In re Tempnology LLC bankruptcy case have been a frequent subject on this blog for good reason. The case addresses whether a trademark licensee, whose licensor files bankruptcy and rejects the license agreement, retains any rights to use the trademark — or instead is out of luck. A Wild Ride. The licensee in that case, Mission Product Holdings, Inc. (“Mission”), has been on something of a roller coaster ride for the…

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Amendments To The Federal Rules Of Bankruptcy Procedure Take Effect December 1, 2020

Fiduciary Duties And Financial Distress In The Time Of COVID-19

Amendments To The Federal Rules Of Bankruptcy Procedure Take Effect December 1, 2019

In A Major Victory For Trademark Licensees, Supreme Court Holds That Rejection Of A Trademark License Does Not Terminate The Licensee’s Rights

Official Bankruptcy Forms Revised To Reflect April 1, 2019 Dollar Amount Adjustments Now In Effect

Today’s Supreme Court Oral Argument In Tempnology Is Over And Here’s What We Learned

Moving Up: Bankruptcy Code Dollar Amounts Will Increase On April 1, 2019

Rejection Time: On February 20th The Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument On The Big Question In The Tempnology Case — Does A Trademark Licensee Lose Its Rights Upon Rejection?

Amendments To The Federal Rules Of Bankruptcy Procedure Take Effect December 1, 2018

Trademark Licensees Take Note: The Supreme Court Might Review The Tempnology Decision — And Whether A Licensee Can Keep Trademark Rights After Rejection

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