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Delaware Bankruptcy Update
Furniture Retailer, Carl’s Patio, Files for Bankruptcy in Delaware
Introduction On January 21, 2013, Carl’s Patio, Inc., and various related entities, filed chapter 11 petitions for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the district of Delaware. Carl’s Patio…
Delaware Bankruptcy Update
Penson Worldwide Files for Bankruptcy in Delaware
Introduction On January 11, 2013, Penson Worldwide ("Penson"), a clearing and settlement provider for the investment trading industry, filed chapter 11 petitions for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court…
Personal Injury Law Journal
Suzuki Bankruptcy Protection Limits Consumer Lawsuits
The American Suzuki Motor Corporation filed for bankruptcy protection in November, 2012 and stated that it would stop selling cars in the United States. The Chapter 11 restructuring petition was…
New Jersey Law Blog
Big M Bankruptcy Filing – When Will Landlords Be Paid
Big M, Inc. dba Annie Sez, Mandee Stores and Afaze, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of New Jersey on January 6, 2013, known as docket #…
Delaware Bankruptcy Update
Overseas Shipholding Group Files for Bankruptcy in Delaware
Introduction On November 14, 2012, Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. ("OSG"), filed chapter 11 petitions for bankruptcy with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. OSG is a Delaware…
Bankruptcy Law Insights
A Messy Break-Up But a Clean Divorce: Dewey LeBoeuf Avoids Litigation Morass of Most Law Firm Bankruptcy Cases
By Ben Feder
Large law firm failures typically produce lengthy and litigious bankruptcy cases. A frustrated lawyer in one such case succinctly described the essential problem: “the assets walk, talk and, worst of all,…
In Solvency
First Place Bank Holding Co. Files for Bankruptcy in Delaware
By Fox Rothschild LLP, Fox Rothschild LLP
Introduction On October 29, 2012, First Place Financial Corp., the holding company for First Place Bank (collectively, "First Place Bank" or "First Place"), filed Chapter 11 petitions for bankruptcy in…
Delaware Bankruptcy Update
First Place Bank Holding Co. Files for Bankruptcy in Delaware
Introduction On October 29, 2012, First Place Financial Corp., the holding company for First Place Bank (collectively, "First Place Bank" or "First Place"), filed Chapter 11 petitions for bankruptcy in…
Banking & Finance Law Report
In re: Tracy Broadcasting Corporation
Secured creditors of borrowers holding Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") broadcasting licenses, as well as such borrowers seeking credit, will be reassured by a recent decision of the United States Court…
Energy & the Law
Theft of Trade Secrets Nets Large Damage Award
For the sake of conversation let’s say I burgle your trade secrets after failing to close a big deal that would have saved your company. I would be in big trouble,…