News Topic: Delaware Bankruptcy Court

On February 17, 2016, the Bankruptcy Court published a notification that Judge Christopher S. Sontchi is seeking feedback from the bar on his performance.  As of March 1, 2016, the notice is still available on the website for the Delaware Bankruptcy ... Read full article

In a 5 page opinion released January 21, 2016 in the Trump Entertainment Resorts case (Bank. D. Del. ... Read full article

On October 14, 2015, Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. and 7 affiliates filed for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.  The cases are jointly administered under Case Number 15-12136 and presided over by Judge Christopher S. Sontchi.  The ... Read full article

On September 29, 2015, Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court ruled on the objection of a distribution trustee to payment of the bankruptcy debtor’s investment banker.  This opinion caught my eye as it is unusual for objections ... Read full article

From October 1, 2015 through October 31, 2015, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware will be instituting its annual process to review and consider comments to the Local Rules . ... Read full article

In the Boomerang Systems, Inc. bankruptcy proceeding (Delaware Bankruptcy Case No. 15-11729), a formation meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) at the J. ... Read full article

In the IMRIS, Inc. bankruptcy proceeding (Delaware Bankruptcy Case No. 15-11133), a formation meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) at the J. ... Read full article

In the Boston Restaurant Associates, Inc. bankruptcy proceeding (Delaware Bankruptcy Case No. 15-11101), a formation meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) at the J. ... Read full article

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In an 19 page opinion issued April 1, 2015 in the SS Body Armor I, Inc. Bankruptcy (10-11255), Judge Sontchi held that an action to compel a shareholder meeting is not barred by the automatic stay of 11 U.S.C. 362.  The Opinion is Available Here. ... Read full article

In the Karmaloop, Inc. bankruptcy proceeding, a formation meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. (ET) at the DoubleTree Hotel, 700 King St., Salon C, Wilmington, DE 19801.   Click Here  for a copy of the Notice of Formation ... Read full article

In an 11 page opinion (the “Opinion”) released March 9, 2015, in the Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. bankruptcy (Case No. ... Read full article

In a 21 page opinion (the “Opinion”) released February 20, 2015, in the Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc bankruptcy (Case No. ... Read full article

In an unsurprising move, RadioShack has become the latest retailer to file for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.  RadioShack filed on February 5, 2015 along with 17 of its affiliates.  The cases are jointly administered under Case Number ... Read full article

In ruling on a very unfortunate situation (more on that below), Judge Shannon issued an opinion on July 24, 2014 in the Aro bankruptcy, holding that a state court decision concerning the validity of a lien cannot be challenged in Bankruptcy Court.  In the ... Read full article

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In 6 pages of Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law released December 19, 2014 in the Liberty Brands bankruptcy (Bank. D. Del. 09-50965), Judge Walrath’s ruling referenced Stern v. Marshall , 131 S.Ct. ... Read full article