By C. Ryan Barber | July 27, 2018
An Ohio federal judge said the demand letters of Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., which focuses on creditors' rights, accurately gave the firm's identity and legal description. “As such,” the judge wrote, “it cannot be fairly described as false or misleading simply for correctly identifying Weltman as a law firm.”
By Lidia Dinkova | July 18, 2018
The unfinished Fort Lauderdale hotel is set for a bankruptcy auction Aug. 15.
Daily Business Review | Profile
By Daily Business Review | July 13, 2018
Michael Dunn is managing partner at Dunn Law in Miami.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Andrew M. Milz | July 6, 2018
OP-ED: Frustration is no excuse for lashing out at judges who correctly apply the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, an important consumer protection law.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Michael Harrison | June 29, 2018
OP-ED: The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a well-intentioned law that is in place to curb harassing and abusive conduct by debt collectors. Unfortunately, judges have ignored the purpose of the statute and continually penalize debt collectors for conduct that is not abusive or harassing.
By Karen Sloan | June 14, 2018
A bipartisan effort would prohibit states from revoking professional licenses from people who default on their federal student loans, which would help protect lawyers struggling with education debt.
By Thomas R. Califano and Rachel Ehrlich Albanese | June 8, 2018
The expense, disruption and value deterioration inherent in sustained Chapter 11 proceedings have in recent years led to faster paced cases which are often, if not prepackaged, at least pre-negotiated (or pre-arranged). Debtors and sophisticated stakeholders are increasingly using plan support agreements to provide structure to a Chapter 11 case and set forth the pre-negotiated terms of a Chapter 11 plan.
By Gregory G. Plotko and Richard J. Lee | June 8, 2018
PSAs have become a mainstay in the Chapter 11 restructuring process, and it is therefore vital for distressed investors and other creditors to have a clear understanding of the legal terms of a contemplated PSA. This article examines the language of certain key provisions typically found in a PSA, and provides a brief survey of provisions agreed to by debtors in bankruptcy proceedings.
By Michael J. Venditto | June 8, 2018
There are no absolute protections against the downside risk in any transaction. This is especially the case in cross-border transactions that span multiple jurisdictions. Nevertheless, some careful planning and drafting can improve the prospects for the outcome.
By Barbara M. Goodstein | June 6, 2018
In her Secured Transactions column, Barbara Goodstein shows how the case 'JCC Development Corp. v. Levy' can be used as a cautionary tale for attorneys who draft or review loan documents that small variations in the language of the documents can potentially lead to fatal flaws.
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