Marcy J Mclaughlin

February 07, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

A debtors' ability to formulate a plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code is one of its most powerful tools. In a plan, the debtor must classify its creditors by the treatment to be afforded to them.

By Francis J. Lawall and Marcy J. McLaughlin

7 minute read

November 01, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Understanding bankruptcy court jurisdiction can be daunting even for the most seasoned practitioner. The appellate process alone generally requires bankruptcy court decisions to first be reviewed by a district court and only then by a court of appeals.

By Francis J. Lawall and Marcy J. McLaughlin

6 minute read

February 08, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Section 365(a) of the Bankruptcy Code is a powerful tool which enables a debtor to reject certain contracts it finds unnecessary or burdensome to its reorganization.

By Francis J. Lawall and Marcy J. McLaughlin

7 minute read