Two Catholic dioceses will have their Chapter 11 plans before bankruptcy judges, a Brazilian construction conglomerate will be seeking U.S. recognition of its $555 million reorganization and a liquor distributor will be seeking approval for its wind-down plan.
Restructuring professionals are rethinking how they put together Chapter 11 plans in the wake of a Delaware judge's recent decision on when a bankruptcy court retains jurisdiction after confirmation, as they may no longer be able to rely on boilerplate retention language.
Settlement efforts in the Chapter 9 bankruptcy case of the Puerco Valley Fire District, involving a dispute with creditor Apache County over tax revenue distributions and debt repayment, appear to have stalled despite a court-led settlement conference, according to a report filed by the county Monday.