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Take Them Seriously or Regret It Later: Nondisclosure Agreements 

Bankruptcy professionals have long been described as the "ultimate generalists," being all at once corporate governance and securities attorneys, M&A professionals on a fast-track, real estate and foreclosure lawyers, the list goes on.
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Law.com

Why Bankruptcy Is Not Always the Right Option for Financially Distressed Companies

While we may see a restructuring wave this year, much of the action may take place outside of federal bankruptcy court.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Sheppard Mullin Tangled in Deposit Dispute After Film Company's Failed Chapter 11 Sale

Cecchi Gori Pictures, an Italian production studio behind Il Postino, 300 and Se7en, filed for bankruptcy in 2016.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

'Small Business' Bankruptcies: What You Need to Know about Subchapter V of Chapter 11

The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 created a new subchapter within Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code—Subchapter V. This article provides an overview of Subchapter V provisions of which creditors should be aware.
11 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The Big Dance: Bankruptcy Court to Analyze Texas Two Step

Johnson & Johnson is using a restructuring strategy known as the Texas Two Step. The dance card is now set, and many are watching to see how the New Jersey bankruptcy court will view this move.
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Geoffrey's Wild Ride Through Bankruptcy

When I heard in 2017 that Toys 'R' Us was on the verge of bankruptcy, the kid in me was crushed; the bankruptcy attorney in me was not the least bit surprised. Here's an account of what happened.
11 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Cramdown Litigation: Considering COVID in Valuing Real Estate in Chapter 11 Cases

Valuation of real estate in Chapter 11 cases is challenging to begin with, and adding the effect of COVID-19 to the equation will make litigating valuation issues much more complicated. This article discusses a few cases that provide some guidance on what courts are looking at.
10 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Talc Bankruptcy Judge Disbands Dual Claimants' Committees

After challenges to a U.S. trustee's action, New Jersey Chief Bankruptcy Judge Michael Kaplan on Thursday reinstated the original claimants' committee in the Chapter 11 case involving 38,000 talcum powder lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Judge's Ruling Highlights Forum Shopping Concerns in Bankruptcy Matters

"The practice of regularly approving third-party releases and the related concerns about forum shopping call into question the public confidence in the manner that these cases are being handled by the Bankruptcy Court in the Richmond Division," U.S. District Judge David Novak wrote.
5 minute read

International Edition

Embattled Evergrande To Hire Zhong Lun For Debt Woes

Evergrande will be engaging Beijing-based Zhong Lun Law Firm, one of China's largest and most prominent law firms, to help deal with its massive US$300 billion debt restructuring.
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