Bankruptcy Blogs

Because I am a nerdy restructuring and bankruptcy attorney, I am on a fair number of email listervs with colleagues. One recurring item in our discussions is what legendary bankruptcy attorney Max Gardner calls the “Alphabet Problem.” If you click on that link, you get a wonderful, in-depth explanation of the Alphabet Problem that Max wrote. If you are like me, though, and have a short attention span, you need a simpler explanation if you want to understand the Alphabet Problem.

The Chapter 11 case of Texas Rangers Baseball Partners (“TRB Partners”) continues to take fascinating turns, and is fast becoming a cautionary tale about the risks of using the bankruptcy process to achieve a quick result without the consent of all major parties.   

“Zombie Debt” is a term that people in my business use for debt that is not legally enforceable. The debt generally has been either paid, settled, or discharged in a bankruptcy.

So how does it happen?