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ABI Journal

Thomas L. Ambro

Curing Defaults Isn’t Always Required Before Selling a Contract, Third Circuit Says

The ‘Countryman’ definition of an executory contract allows a debtor sell a contract without curing a default if the non-debtor counterparty has no further material, unperformed obligations.

Cramdown Doesn’t Require Strict Enforcement of Subordination, Third Circuit Says

Pragmatic opinion by Circuit Judge Ambro allows cramdown to achieve ‘rough justice.’

A Tenant with a Rejected Lease Could End Up Paying No Rent, Third Circuit Says

A tenant with a rejected lease retains ‘recoupment’ rights in addition to the protections in Section 365(h).

Third Circuit Explores the Limits of Channeling Injunctions Protecting Insurers

Caution: Do not use heavy machinery. Reading this story may induce drowsiness.

Jurisdiction Continues After Confirmation to Complete a Pending Lawsuit

Third Circuit says ‘related to’ jurisdiction can’t be destroyed by subsequent events.

Impending Circuit Split on ‘Makewholes’ Prompts Rehearing Motion by Energy Future

Energy Future claims Third Circuit panel misinterpreted governing New York law.