A presentation of recent decisions of interest to the lending community, including decisions on third-party releases (Purdue Pharma, Ascena, Le Centre, Markland), make-wholes (Hertz), disclosure requirement (Alix v. McKinsey), and attorneys (Golden Fleece Beverages, Summit Financial). Presented by Richard Levin, Partner at Jenner & Block and Elliot Ganz, General Counsel & Co-Head of Public Policy...
A presentation of recent decisions of interest to the lending community, including decisions on third-party releases (Purdue Pharma, Ascena, Le Centre, Markland), make-wholes (Hertz), disclosure requirement (Alix v. McKinsey), and attorneys (Golden Fleece Beverages, Summit Financial). Presented by Richard Levin, Partner at Jenner & Block and Elliot Ganz, General Counsel & Co-Head of Public Policy...
This document talks about recent decisions of interest to the lending community, including decisions on third-party releases (Purdue Pharma, Ascena, Le Centre, Markland), make-wholes (Hertz), disclosure requirement (Alix v. McKinsey), and attorneys (Golden Fleece Beverages, Summit Financial). This document is provided by Richard Levin, Partner at Jenner & Block....
A presentation of recent proposed bankruptcy-related legislation, academic articles and judicial decisions of interest to the lending community. Proposed legislation includes, the Non-Debtor Release Prohibition Act, the Stop Wall Street Looting Act, and the Venue Reform Act. Academic articles include, “Shocking Business Bankruptcy Law”, by Melissa Jacoby and “Chapter 11’s Descent into Lawlessness” by Lynn...
A presentation of recent proposed bankruptcy-related legislation, academic articles and judicial decisions of interest to the lending community. Proposed legislation includes, the Non-Debtor Release Prohibition Act, the Stop Wall Street Looting Act, and the Venue Reform Act. Academic articles include, “Shocking Business Bankruptcy Law”, by Melissa Jacoby and “Chapter 11’s Descent into Lawlessness” by Lynn...
A presentation of recent articles and decisions of interest to the lending community, including articles on Bankruptcy Directors and The Breakdown of Chapter 11; decisions on setoff (Orexigen), administrative priority claims (Energy Future Holdings), subordination agreements (Fencepost Productions), postpetition interest (PG&E), KERPs (LSC Communications); and developments in subchapter V (Johnson, 305 Petroleum, Walker, and Satellite...
The Roberts Court’s Bankruptcy Jurisprudence—A look at the Supreme Court’s approach to bankruptcy law during Chief Justice Roberts’ 16 terms as Chief. Presented by Elliot Ganz, General Counsel & Co-Head of Pubic Policy, LSTA, Craig Goldblatt, Partner, WilmerHale, Richard Levin, Partner, Jenner & Block, and Danielle Spinelli, Partner, WilmerHale....
A presentation of recent decisions of interest to the lending community, including decisions on cram down (Tribune), 1111(b) election (Murray Coal), fraudulent transfer liability (Nine West, Isaiah, Thornburg Mortgage, and Generation Resources Holding), SBRA (Blanchard), liability for ultra vires transactions (S. Inyo Healthcare District), plan exculpation (Blixseth), and corporate dischargeability (Fusion Connect). Presented by Richard...
