Catholic Church

Minnesota Judge Shows Disclosure Statement Wisdom

01/21/17
The case for The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, No. 15-30125 (Bankr. D. Minn.) has been an extremely contentious one.   The Debtor and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors have different ideas on how to compensate sexual abuse claims and have submitted competing plans.
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NCBJ Report 2016: Restructuring and Bankruptcy Challenges in the 21st Century World of Not for Profits

10/30/16
This was the first of two educational programs sponsored by the Commercial Law League of America.   I had the privilege of appearing on a panel featuring moderator Beverly Weiss Manne, Prof.  Pam Foohey, Sam Maizel and Nancy Peterman.   Prof. Foohey and I focused on religious entities in bankruptcy, while Sam Maizel and Nancy Peterman discussed healthcare non-profits.   
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Diocese of Duluth, Abuse Victims to Enter Mediation in July

05/26/16

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Diocese of Milwaukee Seeks Chapter 11 Protection From Sexual Abuse Claims

01/05/11
The Diocese of Milwaukee filed a petition for chapter 11 relief on January 4, 2011 after twenty years of dealing with sexual abuse claims and an unfavorable ruling on its insurance coverage. In re Diocese of Milwaukee, Case No. 11-20059 (Bankr. E.D. Wisc. 1/4/11). Milwaukee is the eighth U.S. Catholic Diocese out of 194 to seek bankruptcy protection as the result of sex abuse claims.
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