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5 Tips For Navigating Your Firm's All-Attorney Summit

Law firm retreats should be approached strategically as they present valuable opportunities to advance both the fi... (more story)

How Bankrupt Cos. Can Seek Refunds For Illegal Tariffs

In light of the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision striking down President Donald Trump's International Emergenc... (more story)

Law School's Missed Lessons: The Human Element

Law school teaches you to quickly apply intellect and logic when handling a legal issue, but every fact pattern al... (more story)

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Beasley Allen Can't Halt DQ Ruling In J&J Talc Litigation

A New Jersey state appeals court has refused to pause its decision disqualifying the Beasley Allen Law Firm from representing plaintiffs in multicounty litigation over Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powde... (more story)

MFS Faces FCA Probe After Collapse With £1B Debts

The City watchdog said Friday that it has launched an enforcement investigation into Market Financial Solutions Ltd., a U.K. provider of property loans that collapsed in February with debts of more than £1 bil... (more story)

Ex-McGlinchey Attys Reflect On 'Special' Culture After Closure

McGlinchey Stafford PLLC shut down earlier this year after more than five decades, but its strong culture left many of the more than 100 former firm attorneys wanting to stick together even after the New Orlea... (more story)

Fat Brands' CEO To Take Leave Under Ch. 11 Financing Deal

A Texas bankruptcy judge agreed Thursday to give interim approval to a $184 million debtor-in-possession loan in Fat Brands' Chapter 11 case, and also approved a connected stipulation that temporarily removes ... (more story)

3rd Circuit Seeking 2 NJ Bankruptcy Court Judges

The Third Circuit is looking to fill two vacancies on New Jersey's bankruptcy court, which has emerged as a popular complex Chapter 11 venue, the appeals court announced Thursday.

Jackson Walker, US Trustee Reach Deal On Fee Settlements

The Office of the U.S. Trustee and law firm Jackson Walker LLP on Wednesday resolved the bankruptcy watchdog's opposition to a series of settlements tied to a romantic relationship between a former Jackson Wal... (more story)

Snapshot: Patent Filings Soar, Bankruptcy Cases Drop In Del.

Patent filings in Delaware federal district court were up by roughly 30% in 2025, while the federal bankruptcy court in Wilmington saw a decrease in overall filings for the year that included a major dip in Chapter 11 cases.

Akerman Lands Bankruptcy Pro In Delaware From Saul Ewing

Akerman LLP has added a partner in Delaware who previously was at Saul Ewing LLP for more than 15 years to bolster its bankruptcy and reorganization practice group.

Del Monte Foods Gets OK To Take Votes On Ch. 11 Plan

Del Monte secured a New Jersey bankruptcy judge's permission Wednesday to take creditors' votes on a Chapter 11 plan that would wind down its remaining business, about a month after the canned food company won... (more story)

Ligado Asks Judge To Pause $100M Payment To Inmarsat

A telecom company has asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to let it delay a $100 million payment owed to satellite operator Inmarsat, arguing that Inmarsat's alleged breach of a key settlement agreement undermin... (more story)

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Stoli Trustee Gets OK To Hand Off Some Claims In Ch. 11

A Texas bankruptcy judge on Friday approved requests by the Chapter 11 trustee for liquor maker Stoli Group USA LLC for permission to transfer some estate claims to a separate official, overruling an objection... (more story)

TGI Fridays OK'd To Seek Votes On Post-Sale Liquidation Plan

The bankruptcy estate of casual dining chain TGI Fridays can seek votes on its Chapter 11 liquidation plan, a Texas bankruptcy judge said Friday, setting up a confirmation hearing for May 1.

Echo Payment Systems Files Ch. 7 Bankruptcy In Delaware

Echo Payment Systems Inc. has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, seeking to liquidate its assets and wind down operations, and the company will not attemp... (more story)

5th Circ. Backs Instant Brands Chapter 11 Plan Contract Ruling

The Fifth Circuit has upheld a Texas bankruptcy judge's ruling on Instant Brands' Chapter 11 plan, finding he correctly held the reorganized appliance group could retain indemnification rights from past orders... (more story)

Oroville Hospital CEO's Resignation Hits Snag In Ch. 11

Oroville Hospital's plan to have its CEO resign and then be rehired as a consultant raised concerns for creditors and a California bankruptcy judge Thursday, as the medical center's Chapter 11 case headed towa... (more story)

Pallet Biz Tells Mich. Judge To Toss Discovery Bid

Pallet company Palltronics is urging a Michigan federal court to deny a rival firm's request for more discovery in their trade secret dispute, arguing the request is unnecessary, premature and filed in bad faith.

Kanye West Home Investor, Facing Foreclosure, Files Ch. 11

A California luxury real estate investment company has filed for Chapter 11 protection in California with about $155 million in debt a day ahead of a foreclosure sale of its most prominent property, rapper Kan... (more story)

Zynex Gets OK For Ch. 11 Plan Reducing Debt By $50M

Zynex Inc., a pain management medical device maker, received confirmation Thursday of its Chapter 11 plan, which reduces its debt by about $50 million and turns over the company to its creditors.

4th Circ. Says Bankruptcy Stay Trumps Arbitration Agreement

A split Fourth Circuit panel ruled Wednesday that requiring a consumer debtor to arbitrate credit card collection actions would interfere with the clear purpose of the federal bankruptcy code, upholding a pair... (more story)

Ex-Execs Ask Justices To Review Ruby Tuesday Benefits Fight

Former Ruby Tuesday managers are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review their dispute alleging Regions Bank lost them $35 million in retirement plan benefits that were liquidated in bankruptcy, saying an appe... (more story)