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Judge Wiles Sets Significant Hurdles for Chapter 15 Creditors Seeking Rule 2004 Discovery Via “Good Cause” Requirement

On Dec. 12, 2023, Hon. Michael E. Wiles of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Chapter 15 Court”) denied a motion filed by creditor Sablon Partners Ltd. in the chapter 15 cases of Americanas S.A.

Rule 2004 Examinations in Adversary Proceedings or Contested Matters: Not Your Time to Fish!

Litigation in bankruptcy can be highly contentious, and attorneys often believe that the normal rules in federal district court governing depositions do not apply to a Rule 2004 examination of a debtor. But do those attorneys have it wrong in an adversary proceeding or contested matter? Rule 2004 exams are not always as broad as interested parties hope.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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Benchnotes October 2024

Oct 2024

Bankruptcy Code
11 U.S.C. § 363(f)
the Debtor and the Estate›Subchapter II - Debtor's Duties and Benefits›522
the Debtor and the Estate›Subchapter III - The Estate›541
1329
11 U.S.C.A. § 544(b); 11 U.S.C.A. § 548; 11 U.S.C.A. § 550;
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Plan Confirmation
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Consumer Debt
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Monday, August 19, 2024
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Monday, August 19, 2024
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Monday, August 19, 2024
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Appeals

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109
363
364
365
707
1125
1301
362
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Expert Evidence: Using the Rules

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The Final Frontier: Creditors’ Recovery of Assets in Outer Space

Oct 2024

Bankruptcy Code
11 U.S.C. § 362
541
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Asset Sales
Automatic Stay
Claims
Bankruptcy Litigation
Executory Contracts/Leases
Financial Advisors
Business Reorganization
Finance and Banking
International Insolvency
Investment Banking
Lender Liability
Uniform Commercial Code/Article 9
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