Lawsuits

Tribune bankruptcy judge to write opinion on restructuring plan - Los Angeles Times

06/08/12

At that time, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Carey suggested at a confirmation ... mostly language surrounding the payment of lawyer fees and technical issues related to a litigation trust that is part of the plan. The trust is a vital issue for junior ...

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The Broke and the Beautiful: Danielle Staub Edition

06/08/12

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, “Real Housewife of New Jersey” Danielle Staub isn’t lighting up the TV screens but is instead starring in her own Chapter 7 case. Also, former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling’s videogame company may need some consolation, and celebrity chef Pino Luongo’s restaurant has been filleted in bankruptcy.

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Fees limit in Orchestra's bankruptcy to rise - Philadelphia Daily News

06/08/12

In addition, the judge gave his approval to payments to another law firm, this one not connected to bankruptcy case but to separate litigation. "The retention of Mannion Prior is necessary and appropriate under the circumstances because Mannion ...

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Judge plans written opinion in Tribune Co. bankruptcy - Los Angeles Times

06/08/12

At that time, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Carey suggested ... with language surrounding the payment of lawyer fees and technical issues related to a litigation trust that is part of the plan. The trust is a vital issue for junior creditors ...

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Tribune Creditors Focus on Post-Bankruptcy Lawsuits - FOXBusiness

06/08/12

As Tribune Co. (TRBCQ) closes in on confirmation of its Chapter 11 plan, attention has turned to the big-ticket litigation over the failed leveraged buyout that drove the media company to bankruptcy more than three years ago. As the largest ...

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Tribune Creditors Focus on Post-Bankruptcy Lawsuits - NASDAQ

06/08/12

As Tribune Co. (TRBCQ) closes in on confirmation of its Chapter 11 plan, attention has turned to the big-ticket litigation over the failed leveraged buyout that drove the media company to bankruptcy more than three years ago. As the largest ...

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United States: TOUSA: Eleventh Circuit Upholds Fraudulent Transfer Opinion Against Lenders - Mondaq

06/08/12

The Bankruptcy Court also awarded damages (including litigation costs, professional fees incurred in connection with the transaction, and diminution in the value of the liens) to the Conveying Subsidiaries. On appeal, the District Court quashed the orders ...

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Vitro Judge Set to Rule on Bankruptcy Plan Next Week - Bloomberg

06/07/12

Vitro, which has won approval for the bankruptcy plan in Mexico, is seeking an order from Hale enforcing the restructuring and stopping litigation by bondholders who have been fighting the plan in the U.S. and Mexico in an effort to collect on $ ...

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Tribune seen nearing bankruptcy conclusion - The Guardian

06/07/12

Ending its bankruptcy will not end the litigation stemming from the buyout. The company's creditors are trying to increase their potential recovery by suing those who had a role in the buyout but who did not contribute to the settlement. That includes the ...

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Chambers USA 2012 Recognizes 23 Bracewell Practices and 58 Attorneys - CNBC

06/07/12

NATIONWIDE Bankruptcy/RestructuringEvan D. Flaschen (Band 4) Climate Change (Band 2)Jeffrey R. Holmstead (Band 1) Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (Band 3) Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) (Band 4)Catherine McCarthy (Band 4)Sandra E. Rizzo (Band ...

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