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What The U.S. Supreme Court’s Unamimous Decision In A Homestead Exemption Case Says About The Power Of Bankruptcy Courts In Business Cases
Winter 2014 Edition Of Bankruptcy Resource Now Available
I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year everyone. ... Read full article
Video Of Testimony Before ABI Commission To Study Reform Of Chapter 11
As mentioned in a recent blog post, the American Bankruptcy Institute has established a Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11 . A video of testimony before the Commission’s June 4, 2013 field hearing in New York is available below. ... Read full article
ABI Commission To Study The Reform Of Chapter 11
The American Bankruptcy Institute has established a Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11 . ... Read full article
Amendments To The Federal Bankruptcy Rules, Plus A New “Free And Clear” Sale Motion Filing Fee, To Take Effect December 1, 2013
Almost every year, changes are made to the set of rules that govern how bankruptcy cases are managed — the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. The changes address issues identified by an Advisory Committee made up of federal judges, bankruptcy ... Read full article
Innovation Act, Passed By The House, Would Make Major Changes To Section 365(n)’s IP Licensee Protections
It isn’t law yet, but on December 5, 2013, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a significant patent reform bill known as the "Innovation Act." Although the focus of the legislation is on patent infringement litigation and other patent law ... Read full article
When Worlds Collide, The Sequel: Fourth Circuit Rules On Section 365(n)’s IP Licensee Protections In Chapter 15 Cross-Border Bankruptcy
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 ... Read full article
What The U.S. Supreme Court’s Unamimous Decision In A Homestead Exemption Case Says About The Power Of Bankruptcy Courts In Business Cases
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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
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 ... Read full article
Winter 2014 Edition Of Bankruptcy Resource Now Available
I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year everyone. ... Read full article
Innovation Act, Passed By The House, Would Make Major Changes To Section 365(n)'s IP Licensee Protections
It isn't law yet, but on December 5, 2013, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a significant patent reform bill known as the "Innovation Act." Although the focus of the legislation is on patent infringement litigation and other patent ... Read full article
When Worlds Collide, The Sequel: Fourth Circuit Rules On Section 365(n)'s IP Licensee Protections In Chapter 15 Cross-Border Bankruptcy
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 ... Read full article
Amendments To The Federal Bankruptcy Rules, Plus A New "Free And Clear" Sale Motion Filing Fee, To Take Effect December 1, 2013
Almost every year, changes are made to the set of rules that govern how bankruptcy cases are managed -- the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. The changes address issues identified by an Advisory Committee made up of federal judges, bankruptcy ... Read full article
Video Of Testimony Before ABI Commission To Study Reform Of Chapter 11
As mentioned in a recent blog post, the American Bankruptcy Institute has established a Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11 . A video of testimony before the Commission's June 4, 2013 field hearing in New York is available below. ... Read full article
ABI Commission To Study The Reform Of Chapter 11
The American Bankruptcy Institute has established a Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11 . ... Read full article
Do Trademark Licensees Have Reason For Hope? New Article Discusses Recent Decisions On Trademark Licenses And Bankruptcy
I have written a number of times on the blog about the impact of bankruptcy on trademark licenses , in particular what happens to trademark licensees whose licensors file bankruptcy. Trademark licensees face a real risk of losing their license rights in ... Read full article
Ninth Circuit Opens The Door To Recharacterization Of Debt As Equity
In bankruptcy, prepetition loans made by insiders are often investigated, and sometimes challenged, by debtors, creditors' committees, or trustees. ... Read full article
Spring 2013 Edition Of Bankruptcy Resource Now Available
The Spring 2013 edition of the Absolute Priority newsletter, published by the Bankruptcy & Restructuring group at Cooley LLP , of which I am a member, has now been released. The newsletter gives updates on current developments and trends in the ... Read full article