The Honorable Christopher S. Sontchi

Stern v. Marshall: Effects on Delaware

09/08/11

On June 23, 2011, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that has sent waves through bankruptcy courts across the nation. Stern v. Marshall, 131 S.Ct. 2594 (2011), is the latest opinion in a long running dispute between the estate of Vickie Lynn Marshall, better known as Anna Nicole Smith, and the estate of her late husband’s son, Pierce Marshall.

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Stern v. Marshall: Effects on Delaware

09/08/11

On June 23, 2011, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that has sent waves through bankruptcy courts across the nation. Stern v. Marshall, 131 S.Ct. 2594 (2011), is the latest opinion in a long running dispute between the estate of Vickie Lynn Marshall, better known as Anna Nicole Smith, and the estate of her late husband’s son, Pierce Marshall.

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Hines Nurseries, One of the Largest Plant Growers in the U.S., Files for Bankruptcy in Delaware

10/16/10

On October 12, 2010, Consolidated Horticulture Group, LLC and Hines Nursery LLC (the "Debtors"), filed petitions for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.  According to the Declaration filed by Debtors' President and CEO, Stephen Thigpen (the "Declaration"),  Debtors are one of the largest commercial nurseries in North America, selling shrubs and container-grown plants to commercial and retail customers.  Decl.

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The Common Interest Privilege

10/12/10

Below is a post from Michael Temin, senior counsel with Fox Rothschild.  Michael's post looks at a recent decision by Judge Sontchi in the Leslie Controls bankruptcy.

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