Christopher S. Sontchi | ABI

Inaccurate Disclosure Nixes a $275 Million Energy Future Breakup Fee Approved a Year Earlier

Breakup fee cannot be paid if the court or regulators disapprove a proposed sale.

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Treatment of Equally Ranked Undersecured Creditors Is Ready for Appeal in Delaware

Judge Sontchi sticks by his 2016 decision in the Energy Future reorganization.

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Delaware Judge Disregards Committee Fee Cap if a Chapter 11 Plan Is Confirmed

Standard carveout only limits committee counsel fees if no chapter 11 plan is confirmed.

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Bankruptcy Powers Do Not Override Congressionally Mandated Internet Confidentiality

Third party’s emails are immune from discovery in bankruptcy, Judge Sontchi rules.

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Skeptical Delaware Judge Refuses to Confirm Reorg Plan

Cash outlays to junior creditors at confirmation sink chapter 11 plan.

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Complex Litigation Can Beat a Valid Forum Selection Clause

Enforcement of a forum selection clause is sometimes not mandatory, Delaware judge says.

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Judges Sontchi and Drain Agree on Treatment Among Undersecured Creditors

No need for venue-shopping between Delaware and New York for undersecured creditors.

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Committee Counsel Fees at 56% Are Ok in Delaware

Lender's plea of poverty falls on deaf ears in a sick Delaware case.

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