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Georgia Bankruptcy Blog
There is no “Oops Defense” When Debtor Lies Or Misleads the Court In Schedules And Pleadings
By Scott Riddle
Many debtors arrive in Bankruptcy Court having committed missteps, or even misconduct, in their financial affairs and dealings with others. Even for these debtors, Bankruptcy is often an opportunity for…
Texas Bankruptcy Blog
The Chameleon Court
By Bryan Fears
If you’re in bankruptcy, you’re probably going to spend a little time in a bankruptcy court. It may be worth knowing that bankruptcy courts play by a different set of…
The D&O Diary
D&O Insurance: Advancing Defense Costs in Bankruptcy
After entity coverage began to be added to the D&O insurance policy a couple of decades ago, a recurring problem in the bankruptcy context was whether or not the D&O…
Southern California Bankruptcy Law Blog
Can I File For Bankruptcy More Than Once? (Part 1)
The short answer to this is, yes. But as you may suspect from the fact that this post is considerably longer than one sentence, there is a good deal more…
M & A Law Prof Blog
Securities Moot Court at Fordham
By CorporateAcquisitions MergerLawBlogger
The Irving R. Kaufman Memorial Securities Law Moot CourtCompetition is seeking judges. If you happen to be around Manhattan in the second half of March and can help out as…
In Solvency
School Specialty, Inc., Files Bankruptcy in Delaware Seeking to Sell Substantially All of Its Assets
By Fox Rothschild LLP, Fox Rothschild LLP
Introduction On January 28, 2013 (the “Petition Date”), School Specialty, Inc, (“School Specialty” or “Debtor”), along with various affiliated entities, filed chapter 11 petitions for bankruptcy with the Delaware Bankruptcy…
Delaware Bankruptcy Update
School Specialty, Inc., Files Bankruptcy in Delaware Seeking to Sell Substantially All of Its Assets
Introduction On January 28, 2013 (the “Petition Date”), School Specialty, Inc, (“School Specialty” or “Debtor”), along with various affiliated entities, filed chapter 11 petitions for bankruptcy with the Delaware Bankruptcy…
Texas Bankruptcy Blog
Overlooked Bankruptcy Debtor Expenses
By Bryan Fears
The Bankruptcy Code requires the debtor to file an accounting of average monthly personal and business expenses. The total monthly expenses are compared to the total monthly net income as…
New York Attorney Malpractice Blog
A Short Primer on Bankruptcy and Capacity to Sue
Plaintiffs in legal malpractice suits are often in financial distress, and bankruptcy filings loom. When a petition in bankruptcy is filed, significant changes to the debtors' estate may take place. …
Georgia Bankruptcy Blog
ND Ga – Exception To Automatic Stay For Pre-Petition Writ Of Possession Only Applies In Landlord-Tenant Relationship
By Sunghee Sohn
In In Re Higgs, Ch. 13 Case No. 12-76496-pwb, 2012 Bankr. LEXIS 6008 (Bankr. N.D. Ga. November 2, 2012), the Movant purchased a foreclosed property from the lender after a…