Threat of ‘Your Money or Your Body’ Renders Payment Involuntary
Drinker Biddle & Reath reports on recent Bankruptcy case, In re Schmitt.
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Literal Meaning of Release Provisions Enforced Over the Objection of Plan Proponents
Francis Lawall (LAW ’85) and Kenneth Listwak of @Pepper_LAW discuss the importance of language in bankruptcy plan release provisions in light of a recent case. #Temple10-Q #Bankruptcy #Chapter11
Get Your Priorities Straight
Professor Jonathan Lipson discusses the Jevic case’s conversion to liquidation
Rent-A-Wreck Crash Into Bankruptcy Dismissed for Lack of Good Faith Filing
Drinker Biddle attorneys Andrew Kassner and Joseph Argentina (LAW ’09) discuss the dismissal of Rent-A-Wreck’s bankruptcy petition for lack of good faith.
The Secret Life of Priority
Professor Jonathan Lipson discusses the impact of the Supreme Court’s Jevic decision on the priority of claims in bankruptcy.
Recent Amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
Reed Smith attorneys discuss the impact of recent amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Supreme Court’s Jevic Opinion Affirms Central Role of Priority Structure in Chapter 11 Reorganizations
Prof. Lipson highlights SCOTUS’s decision to award wage claims to Jevic drivers despite “structured dismissal”
Distinguished Alumni Profiles: Dave Sykes (Part One)
Dave Sykes (LAW ‘65) was an exceptional lawyer, leader, teacher, mentor, friend, motivator and visionary. As a pioneer in the field of bankruptcy law, Sykes was highly influential in making bankruptcy practice as pervasive and respected as it is today. In addition to his work as a partner at Duane Morris, Sykes helped to organize
First Circuit Bars Puerto Rico’s Municipal Debtors From Bankruptcy Court
Puerto Rico’s government has repeatedly issued bonds to finance government obligations and operations, and fund needed infrastructure improvements. Current estimates of the government’s total indebtedness run as high as $72 Billion. The Puerto Rico government has issued two different types of bonds. The first type, general obligation bonds, were issued by the Commonwealth government and
A Local Treasure: The National Bankruptcy Archives
The National Bankruptcy Archives (NBA) is a national repository of archival materials relating to the history of debtor-creditor relations, bankruptcy and the reorganization of debt. It was created in 2000 to serve as a valuable resource and research tool for scholars and lawyers. This article introduces you to its utility and some of its content.