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Georgia Bankruptcy Blog
Chapter 11 Filings In Northern District Of Georgia For June 2008
By Scott Riddle
As the July foreclosure date draws near, here are the Chapter 11 cases filed in the Northern District of Georgia during June 2008 (so far). In addition to the list…
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Discount Clothing Chain Goody’s Family Clothing Files Chapter 11 – Will Close Nine Georgia Stores
By Scott Riddle
From the Atlanta Business Chronicle - Discount clothing retailer Goody's Family Clothing Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection blaming pressures from tightening credit markets, strain on merchandise flow…
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Kirk Wrights Commits Suicide Before Sentencing
By Scott Riddle
Kirk Wright, recently convicted of a massive fraud, and head of Chapter 11 Debtor International Management Associates (discussed in previous posts here, here and here) committed suicide on Saturday, prior…
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Several Related Real Estate Entities File Chapter 11 Petitions In Northern District
By Scott Riddle
It looks like the real estate slide continues, as these related entities filed Chapter 11 petitions in the Northern District - 08-69440-mhm 11 GT Architecture Contractors Corp Murphy …
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Delaware Chancery Court Holds Directors Did Not Breach Fiduciary Duty To Creditors By Filing Chapter 11 Petition
By Scott Riddle
From the Delaware Litigation Blog comes the case of Nelson v. Emerson, 2008 WL 1961150 (Del. Ch., May 6, 2008) (the opinion is linked from the Delaware Litigation Blog), where…
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Pre-Foreclosure Day Chapter 11 Cases
By Scott Riddle
It was not a very busy pre-foreclosure week in the Northern District, as far as new Chapter 11 petitions, but a few cases were filed in the last several days…
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Linens N’ Things Finally Files Chapter 11
By Sunghee Sohn
After being on the verge of a filing for many months, Linens N' Things finally pulled the trigger. According to this article in the Atlanta business Chronicle, the following local…
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What Types Of Cases Does Scott Riddle Handle?
By Sunghee Sohn
Like most lawyers, I am often asked what kinds of cases I generally handle. Obviously, one of my practice areas is bankruptcy law, but I also receive questions about what…
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Bankruptcy Judge Slams Firm For Conflict Of Interest
By Sunghee Sohn
A warning for firms that have unpaid pre-petition fees when they represent a Chapter 11 debtor. From Law.com - In a stinging 38-page decision, Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Judge…
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Retailer Linens ‘N Things Expected To File Chapter 11 Within A Week
By Sunghee Sohn
From the Wall Street Journal - Linens 'n Things Inc., a home-furnishings retailer caught by an increasing debt load and shrinking housing market, is expected to file for Chapter 11…