What's Happening In Bankruptcy Court This Coming Week
Talc producers Imerys Talc America and Cyprus Mines Corp. will seek confirmation of their joint Chapter 11 plan. Canned food producer Del Monte will find out whether its proposed Chapter 11 creditor settlement will be approved by a New Jersey bankruptcy court. Home solar panel financing company PosiGen will deal with creditor motions seeking appointment of a Chapter 11 trustee. Investment platform Linqto's proposed bankruptcy plan will be up for consideration.
Meet The Attorneys In FAT Brands Ch. 11
A team of lawyers from Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and Latham & Watkins LLP are representing FAT Brands Inc., the owner of Fatburger and Johnny Rockets, in its Texas Chapter 11 case.
Behind The Scenes With Rhodium Special Committee Duo
From forensic tracing of hundreds of crypto mining rigs to understanding the ins and outs of Texas' energy market, the special committee of Rhodium Enterprises played a key role in the bitcoin miner's bankruptcy, culminating in the December confirmation of its Chapter 11 liquidation plan. Law360 spoke with two of its members about the role they played and why such committees are becoming more common.
What's Happening In Bankruptcy Court This Coming Week
Talc producers Imerys Talc America and Cyprus Mines Corp. will seek confirmation of their joint Chapter 11 plan. Canned food producer Del Monte will find out whether its proposed Chapter 11 creditor settlement will be approved by a New Jersey bankruptcy court. Home solar panel financing company PosiGen will deal with creditor motions seeking appointment of a Chapter 11 trustee. Investment platform Linqto's proposed bankruptcy plan will be up for consideration.
Meet The Attorneys In FAT Brands Ch. 11
A team of lawyers from Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and Latham & Watkins LLP are representing FAT Brands Inc., the owner of Fatburger and Johnny Rockets, in its Texas Chapter 11 case.
Behind The Scenes With Rhodium Special Committee Duo
From forensic tracing of hundreds of crypto mining rigs to understanding the ins and outs of Texas' energy market, the special committee of Rhodium Enterprises played a key role in the bitcoin miner's bankruptcy, culminating in the December confirmation of its Chapter 11 liquidation plan. Law360 spoke with two of its members about the role they played and why such committees are becoming more common.
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