Delaware Bankruptcy Court

Judge Sontchi – Feedback for the Court

02/18/16

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 Court: http://www.deb.uscourts.gov/news/survey-judge-christopher-s-sontchi.

[more]

Trump Decision – Claims of Unite Here Health are not Administrative

01/27/16

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

[more]

Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. Files for Bankruptcy – 341 and Formation Meetings Scheduled

10/29/15

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 first day hearing was held on October 19, 2015.  The second day hearing is scheduled for November 18, 2015 at 12:30 p.m.

[more]

In re: Hipcricket Inc. Provides a Lesson on the Importance of Defined Terms

10/05/15

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 to fee applications to merit written opinions.  The “Opinion” is available here.

[more]

Delaware Bankruptcy Court Annual Local Rules Review

10/05/15

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.

[more]

Boomerang Systems, Inc. Formation Meeting Scheduled

08/23/15

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.

[more]

IMRIS, Inc. Formation Meeting Scheduled

05/28/15

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.

[more]

Boston Restaurant Associates, Inc. Formation Meeting and Section 341 Meeting Scheduled

05/22/15

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.

[more]