Executory Contracts/Leases

Covid19

Hawkeye: The High Price of Litigating Contract-Based Disputes Before Bankruptcy Court

May 2021

Bankruptcy Code

11 U.S.C. § 365

Topic Tags

Practice and Procedure

California Central District

Landlord Socked $606,000 for Opposing Lease Assumption

Fee-shifting clause in the lease entitled the debtor to recover $606,000 in attorneys’ fees from the landlord for opposing lease assumption.

Court :

9th Circuit

California

Monday, February 22, 2021

Article Tags

Corporate Governance

Court Administration

Creditors' Committee

Hospitality, Entertainment Venues and Gaming

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An Individual Can’t Assume a Lease by Reaffirming the Debt

A lawyer queasy about a client’s decision to assume a lease can’t invoke the court’s scrutiny by making an application to reaffirm the debt under Section 524(c), Judge Hursh says.

Court :

9th Circuit

Montana

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Article Tags

Corporate Governance

Court Administration

Creditors' Committee

Venue/Jurisdiction

Mass Torts

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Article Tags

Corporate Governance

Court Administration

Creditors' Committee