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The Banker’s Suit
Conversion / Redesignation Of A Chapter 11 Bankrutpcy to A Subchapter V Case (Part II)
Earlier this year, I wrote about various bankruptcy courts that have allowed debtors to redesignate or convert previously filed “traditional” Chapter 11 and 7 cases to Subchapter V /Small Business…
Bankruptcy Law Blog
Saving Your Home from Foreclosure
By Jordan Couch
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is often used to save a home or investment property from foreclosure. Generally upon the filing of a chapter 13 case, foreclosure cases are generally stopped and…
The Privacy Hacker
Privacy Issues in Bankruptcy Sales
I recently co-wrote the following client alert with one of my colleagues, Monique Jewett-Brewster. Monique advises creditors, commercial landlords and tenants, and asset purchasers in business bankruptcies and in all…
Banking & Finance Law Report
The CARES Act: Changes to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code
On March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law. Among other things, the CARES Act made some important changes to…
Israel Global Gateway
COVID-19: The benefits of US chapter 11 relief in a time of economic crisis
By Israel Group
Below is a recent client alert from our US restructuring colleagues on opportunities available under the US Bankruptcy Code given the current climate. This alert may be relevant not only…
Bankruptcy Law Insights
PG&E Bankruptcy Judge to FERC: What Part of “Exclusive” Jurisdiction Do You Not Understand?
By Ben Feder
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali recently ruled in the Chapter 11 case of Pacific Gas & Electric (“PG&E”) that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) has no jurisdiction to interfere…
Bankruptcy & Restructuring Law
New Delaware Chapter 11 Petition – Natural Product Association
By Cole Schotz
Natural Product Association has filed a petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (Case No. 19-11849). The Debtor…
In Solvency
United States Supreme Court Holds that an “Objective Analysis” Applies to Determine Whether Civil Contempt is Appropriate for a Creditor’s Violation of a §524(a)(2) Discharge Order
Stephanie Slater writes: The United States Supreme Court granted certiorari to determine the applicable legal standard for holding a creditor in civil contempt when a creditor attempts to collect a…
Bankruptcy & Restructuring Law
New Chapter 11 Filing – Blackhawk Coal Sales, LLC
By Cole Schotz
Blackhawk Coal Sales, LLC, along with twenty-two of its affiliates, has filed a petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of…
wh Law Blog
Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement, or Debt Consolidation? Is There a Difference?
Bankruptcy Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement, or Debt Consolidation? Is There a Difference? Jul 9 2019 If you’re falling behind on debt payments, two of the options you can explore are bankruptcy…