Restructuring

The Broke and the Beautiful: ‘L.A. Law’ Edition

09/30/11

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, a company formerly headed by “L.A. Law” actor Corbin Bernsen took its drama to bankruptcy court, and the Los Angeles Dodgers were sued by Fox Sports over broadcasting rights. Also, MLB threatened to toss the team from the league if owner Frank McCourt can’t step up to the plate.

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Bernsen Distances Himself from Courtroom Drama

09/29/11
Corbin Bernsen

Actor Corbin Bernsen, who became a star playing cunning divorce lawyer Arnie Becker in “L.A

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The Daily Docket: Graceway Enters Bankruptcy

09/29/11

Graceway Pharmaceuticals LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, one day after announcing its plans to seek a sale of its assets to Galderma S.A. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here.

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Restructuring Opportunities in Some Sectors, a Wait for Most Others

09/28/11

With default rates and bankruptcy filings earnestly sticking near their all-time lows but loads of debt coming due very soon, finding distressed opportunities is a two-pronged game of waiting while still identifying sectors that need help now, three industry veterans said Wednesday.

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The Daily Docket: Hedge Funds Appeal WaMu Ruling

09/28/11

Four hedge funds accused of insider trading in Washington Mutual Inc.’s bankruptcy case are appealing a ruling that denied confirmation of the company’s Chapter 11 plan and found they could be held to account to shareholders for alleged improper behavior. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here.

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The Daily Docket: Judge Approves Borders IP Sale

09/27/11

A judge on Monday approved the $13.9 million sale of Borders.com and other Borders Group Inc. intellectual property to its once-fierce rival, Barnes & Noble Inc., after the two sides and a consumer advocate alleviated the judge’s concerns over the privacy rights of Borders’s customers. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here.

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Selig Threatens to Kick Dodgers Out of MLB

09/26/11
Reuters
Bud Selig

Major League Baseball is willing to boot the Los Angeles Dodgers from its ranks if the league can’t come to terms with the team’s embattled owner Frank McCour

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The Daily Docket: Lehman Fees Top $1.36B

09/26/11

The fees charged by the army of lawyers, accountants and consultants working on Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.’s Chapter 11 case topped $1.36 billion last month as the estate paid $34 million in professional bills. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here.

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The Broke and the Beautiful: Dallas Stars Edition

09/23/11

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, the sports world is again overshadowing the rest of the celebrity bankruptcy world. A “Real Housewives” couple are in the spotlight, but the Dallas Stars are elbowing for a close-up, with several bidders possibly lining up to buy the team. Also this week, the Phoenix Coyotes saga lives on, and New York Jets player Mark Brunell is throwing out a new idea for his post-bankruptcy, post-NFL life.

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Fox Protests Dodgers Creditors’ Addition of Heavy Hitter Lazard

09/22/11
Associated Press

Fox Sports is concerned that the Los Angeles Dodgers’ creditors are preparing to pencil into their lineup L

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