Applying Its Stern v. Marshall Ruling On The Power Of Bankruptcy Courts, The U.S. Supreme Court Issues A Narrow Decision In Executive Benefits Case
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Patent Reform Bill, And Its Revisions To Bankruptcy Code Section 365(n), Stall In The Senate
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ABI Commission To Study The Reform Of Chapter 11
The American Bankruptcy Institute has established a Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11 . ... Read full article
Amendments To The Federal Bankruptcy Rules, Plus A New “Free And Clear” Sale Motion Filing Fee, To Take Effect December 1, 2013
Almost every year, changes are made to the set of rules that govern how bankruptcy cases are managed — the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. The changes address issues identified by an Advisory Committee made up of federal judges, bankruptcy ... Read full article
DIP Financing: How Chapter 11′s Bankruptcy Loan Rules Can Be Used To Help A Business Access Liquidity
Cash Is King . An army may march on its stomach, but for companies, it’s liquidity that keeps the business going. For many companies, typical sources of liquidity, beyond cash flow from sales or other revenue, are (1) financing from banks or other secured ... Read full article
Innovation Act, Passed By The House, Would Make Major Changes To Section 365(n)’s IP Licensee Protections
It isn’t law yet, but on December 5, 2013, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a significant patent reform bill known as the "Innovation Act." Although the focus of the legislation is on patent infringement litigation and other patent law ... Read full article
When Worlds Collide, The Sequel: Fourth Circuit Rules On Section 365(n)’s IP Licensee Protections In Chapter 15 Cross-Border Bankruptcy
My how time flies in protracted bankruptcy litigation. More than four years ago, as I reported back at the time, the Bankruptcy Court in the Chapter 15 cross-border bankruptcy case of Qimonda AG issued its first decision on the application of Section ... Read full article
Cooley’s New Absolute Priority Blog Has Launched
The Privilege Is All Mine: What Happens To A Corporation’s Attorney-Client Privilege In Bankruptcy?
It’s well-established that a corporation has an attorney-client privilege and can assert it to keep communications between the corporation and its attorneys confidential. When a corporation is solvent, its officers and directors maintain the right to ... Read full article
What The U.S. Supreme Court’s Unamimous Decision In A Homestead Exemption Case Says About The Power Of Bankruptcy Courts In Business Cases
Winter 2014 Edition Of Bankruptcy Resource Now Available
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Video Of Testimony Before ABI Commission To Study Reform Of Chapter 11
As mentioned in a recent blog post, the American Bankruptcy Institute has established a Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11 . A video of testimony before the Commission’s June 4, 2013 field hearing in New York is available below. ... Read full article
What The U.S. Supreme Court’s Unamimous Decision In A Homestead Exemption Case Says About The Power Of Bankruptcy Courts In Business Cases
Cooley’s New Absolute Priority Blog Has Launched
When Worlds Collide, The Sequel: Fourth Circuit Rules On Section 365(n)’s IP Licensee Protections In Chapter 15 Cross-Border Bankruptcy
My how time flies in protracted bankruptcy litigation. More than four years ago, as I reported back at the time, the Bankruptcy Court in the Chapter 15 cross-border bankruptcy case of Qimonda AG issued its first decision on the application of Section ... Read full article
The Privilege Is All Mine: What Happens To A Corporation’s Attorney-Client Privilege In Bankruptcy?
It’s well-established that a corporation has an attorney-client privilege and can assert it to keep communications between the corporation and its attorneys confidential. When a corporation is solvent, its officers and directors maintain the right to ... Read full article
Winter 2014 Edition Of Bankruptcy Resource Now Available
I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year everyone. ... Read full article
Innovation Act, Passed By The House, Would Make Major Changes To Section 365(n)'s IP Licensee Protections
It isn't law yet, but on December 5, 2013, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a significant patent reform bill known as the "Innovation Act." Although the focus of the legislation is on patent infringement litigation and other patent ... Read full article
When Worlds Collide, The Sequel: Fourth Circuit Rules On Section 365(n)'s IP Licensee Protections In Chapter 15 Cross-Border Bankruptcy
My how time flies in protracted bankruptcy litigation. More than four years ago, as I reported back at the time, the Bankruptcy Court in the Chapter 15 cross-border bankruptcy case of Qimonda AG issued its first decision on the application of Section ... Read full article
Amendments To The Federal Bankruptcy Rules, Plus A New "Free And Clear" Sale Motion Filing Fee, To Take Effect December 1, 2013
Almost every year, changes are made to the set of rules that govern how bankruptcy cases are managed -- the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. The changes address issues identified by an Advisory Committee made up of federal judges, bankruptcy ... Read full article