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Is Substantive Consolidation a Viable Cause of Action Post-Law?

Bankruptcy Code

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Delaware Judge Nixes the Notion of Implied Assumption of Executory Contracts

An asset purchaser cannot escape liability for appropriating the benefits of a contract that was not assumed and assigned.

Court :

3rd Circuit

Delaware

Ninth Circuit BAP Backs Away from Automatic Dismissal of ‘Marijuana’ Cases

Debtor must violate criminal law to justify dismissal, concurring opinion says.

Court :

9th Circuit

When Is Final, Final? Appeals from § 363(m) Findings

Bankruptcy Code

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California Central District

Retail

Arresting the Debtor During Mediation Is a Very Big No-No

How to ruin a good case: have your adversary arrested during mediation.

Court :

9th Circuit

California

California District Judge Requires Property in the U.S. to File Chapter 15

A security retainer held by a foreign liquidator’s U.S. counsel satisfies the chapter 15 requirement of property in the U.S.

Court :

9th Circuit

California

California Northern District

Oil and Gas Decommissioning: At Whose Expense?

Bankruptcy Code

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Administrative Expense Claims

Asset Sales

Claims

Executory Contracts/Leases

Creditors' Committee

Financial Advisors

Plan Confirmation

Govt. Claims/Sovereign Immunity

Finance and Banking

Investment Banking

Public Companies and Claims Trading

Small Business

Turnaround Issues

Unsecured Trade Creditors

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

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Court Administration

Ethics