international insolvency

Insolvency-Related Implications for the Oil & Gas Industry in the U.S.

04/03/15

Despite the tremendous growth and development of oil and gas resources in recent years, the industry is expected to be a boon for bankruptcy lawyers. This article explores how the current low price environment hurts developers and their lenders, whose past investment premises included a sustained high price environment and provides some insight into what the issues will be in bankruptcy.

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New Scottish Law Allows a BRO from a BADAS(S)

01/07/15
The new Scottish bankruptcy law which will take effect in April contains some great acronyms, including BADAS and BRO.    Unfortunately, the Bankruptcy and Debt Advice (Scotland) Act 2014 ("BADAS") is missing the second "s" which would make it a truly badass law.   From my brief review of an article by Rob Aberdein, the new Scottish law is a hybrid of Chapters 7 and  13 under BAPCPA.   However, it seems to
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When Worlds Collide, The Sequel: Fourth Circuit Rules On Section 365(n)'s IP Licensee Protections In Chapter 15 Cross-Border Bankruptcy

12/10/13

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 365(n) in that case. After an initial appeal, a four-day trial on remand, and another appeal, last week the U.S.

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When Worlds Collide, The Sequel: Fourth Circuit Rules On Section 365(n)’s IP Licensee Protections In Chapter 15 Cross-Border Bankruptcy

12/10/13

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 365(n) in that case. After an initial appeal, a four-day trial on remand, and another appeal, last week the U.S.

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When Worlds Collide, The Sequel: Fourth Circuit Rules On Section 365(n)’s IP Licensee Protections In Chapter 15 Cross-Border Bankruptcy

12/10/13

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 365(n) in that case. After an initial appeal, a four-day trial on remand, and another appeal, last week the U.S.

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News from Venice - INSOL Europe

09/23/11

Chris Laughton, President of INSOL Europe, today launched the European Insolvency Regulation Case Register at www.insolvencycases.eu.

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News from Venice - INSOL Europe

09/23/11

Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, Chairman of Ferrari, today graphically described the strengths of Italian industry in terms of its people and their passion. Likening a Ferrari to a beautiful woman, he also said that German cars are great - like a freezer - good, efficient engineering! In a keynote address celebrating INSOL Europe's 30th anniversary, he noted that Ferrari had undergone a variety of restructurings in the 6

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INSOL Europe's 30th anniversary conference - Venice

09/21/11

My final job as President of INSOL Europe is to host this year's conference in Venice. The last few days of preparations have been busy, but have brought home just how much has gone on. I can't pre-empt conference announcements, but to touch on some highlights:

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INSOL Europe's 30th anniversary conference - Venice

09/21/11

Mercer & Hole's Chris Laughton is in Venice hosting this morning's INSOL Europe's Annual Congress 2011. Here's what Chris is expecting over the next couple of days.

"My final job as President of INSOL Europe is to host this year's conference in Venice. The last few days of preparations have been busy, but have brought home just how much has gone on. I can't pre-empt conference announcements, but to touch on some highlights:

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