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Non-Bankruptcy Litigation in Bankruptcy Court

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It seems to be a common misunderstanding, even among lawyers who are not bankruptcy lawyers, that litigation in federal bankruptcy court consists largely or even exclusively of disputes about the avoidance of transactions as preferential or fraudulent, the allowance of claims and the confirmation of plans of reorganization.

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184 Burr & Forman Attorneys Named Among the 2022 Best Lawyers in America

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David Houston IV – Nashville, Litigation and Bankruptcy. Erich Durlacher – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Christopher Carson – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Bankruptcy, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants. Ronald Farley – Birmingham, Administrative/Regulatory Law.

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Delaware Bankruptcy Court Teaches Important Lesson on Timely Lien Perfection

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Bankruptcy Judge Karen B. Southland focuses on the acquisition, development, and exploitation of oil and gas reserves. Southland filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 27, 2020 (the “Petition Date”). In the face of a potential bankruptcy, ensure that you perfect your liens pre-petition. 21, 2021, Bankr.

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Delaware Bankruptcy Court Issues Decision on Whether a Debtor Can Be a “Financial Participant”

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We have blogged previously about section 546(e) , the Bankruptcy Code’s safe harbor for certain transfers otherwise subject to avoidance as preferences or fraudulent transfers. In September 2015, Samson Tulip and other Samson entities filed for bankruptcy. See 11 U.S.C. § § 546(e). ” Id. ” Id.

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17 of Burr’s Attorneys Recognized in the “2021 Legal Elite” for South Carolina

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Weyman Carter – Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights. Jim Gilliam – Business Litigation; Corporate Law, Mergers, & Acquisitions; Labor & Employment. George Morrison – Corporate Law, Mergers, & Acquisitions. Brandon Norris – Banking & Finance; Corporate Law, Mergers, & Acquisitions. John Connell, Jr.

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US bankruptcy wave may stretch into 2024, but pace could slow

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bankruptcies next year due to sticky inflation and high interest rates, but analysts expect easing monetary policy to offer some respite in the second half of 2024. corporate bankruptcy filings so far this year, the highest since 2020, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. There have been 591 U.S.

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Embattled EV maker Nikola files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

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an auto startup that was once a favorite of Wall Street analysts and retail investors filed for bankruptcy protection after failing to secure a buyer or raise additional funds to maintain operations. The company said it has approximately $47 million in cash to fund its bankruptcy activities, implement the sale process and exit Chapter 11.