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How AI May Reshape The Future Of Adjudication

As discussed at a recent panel at Texas A&M, artificial intelligence will not erase the human element of adjudicat... (more story)

When Legal Advocacy Crosses The Line Into Incivility

As judges issue sanctions for courtroom incivility, and state bars advance formal discipline rules, trial lawyers ... (more story)

Attacks On Judicial Independence Tend To Manifest In 3 Ways

Attacks on judicial independence now run the gamut from gross (bald-faced interference) to systemic (structural ch... (more story)

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Judge OKs Deal To End LeClairRyan Founder Tax Claims

A Virginia bankruptcy judge Tuesday approved a settlement striking LeClairRyan PLLC founder Gary LeClair from the list of owners of the defunct firm, relieving him of responsibility for a share of the firm's n... (more story)

Yellow Corp. Judge Tables MFN's Push For Ch. 7 Conversion

Bankrupt trucking firm Yellow Corp. on Tuesday defeated shareholder MFN Partners' bid to convert the company's Chapter 11 case to a Chapter 7 liquidation, persuading a Delaware federal judge to give the debtor... (more story)

WeightWatchers Cleared To Exit Ch. 11 And Cut $1.15B In Debt

WeightWatchers on Tuesday secured a Delaware bankruptcy judge's blessing to exit Chapter 11 less than two months after filing the case with a leaner balance sheet and new owners, allowing the dieting company t... (more story)

Consolidated SVB Class Action Survives 3 Dismissal Bids

A California federal judge has rejected three bids to dismiss a proposed shareholder class action against Silicon Valley Bank's brass, underwriters and auditor stemming from the bank's 2023 failure, finding th... (more story)

Joann Seeks Ch. 11 Block For Vendors' Ohio Suit

Bankrupt fabric retailer Joann Inc. has asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to block an Ohio state suit filed against seven top company officials by vendors who claim they were deceived into extending credit to ... (more story)

Angeion Group Expands, Rebrands Its Bankruptcy Services

Philadelphia-based litigation support company Angeion Group, which provides legal administration and group litigation support services, announced Monday the hiring of two new executive vice presidents for its ... (more story)

All 50 States Agree To Purdue Pharma's $7.4B Settlement

Attorneys general from 55 U.S. states and territories on Monday backed Purdue Pharma's $7.4 billion deal to settle opioid injury claims against the company and the Sackler family, almost a year after the U.S. ... (more story)

Home Decor Retailer Blames Tariffs For New Ch. 11 Filing

Household furnishing retail chain At Home Group Inc. filed for Chapter 11 protection Monday with just shy of $2 billion of debt, saying recent uncertainty over tariffs worsened its highly leveraged balance she... (more story)

Real Estate Recap: Builders' Hack, Korean Mezz, Hotel Angst

Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including an inside look at California's Builder's Remedy, aggressive moves by South Korean mezzanine lenders, and why... (more story)

Steward Health, Creditors Push Back On Case Conversion Bid

The official committee of unsecured creditors for Steward Health Care told a Texas bankruptcy judge on Friday the company's Chapter 11 case should not be converted to a liquidation, claiming the proposed restr... (more story)

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Hooters Can Seek Ch. 11 Plan Votes Following Creditor Deal

A Texas bankruptcy judge determined Tuesday that Hooters of America may solicit votes on its Chapter 11 plan after the troubled casual dining chain reached an agreement with its unsecured creditors committee, ... (more story)

BowFlex Recall Burdens Buyers Of 3.7M Dumbbells, Suit Says

A BowFlex buyer is suing the brand's new owner in California federal court, alleging that a recall of defective adjustable dumbbells wrongly leaves out the vast majority of the product's buyers, covering only ... (more story)

Stoli USA Gets Initial Approval To Keep Using Lender Cash

The U.S. arm of vodka giant Stoli Group and lender Fifth Third Bank reached an agreement Monday to let the company make a $400,000 payment to keep product shipments on track, with a Texas bankruptcy judge sayi... (more story)

SilverRock Lenders Say $60M Ch. 11 Baseline Bid Too Low

Secured lenders of resort construction firm SilverRock Development Corporation have objected to the debtor's proposed designation of a stalking-horse bid, telling a Delaware bankruptcy court on Monday the $60 ... (more story)

Burgess Biopower Gets OK For Ch. 11 Debt-Equity Swap

A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Monday approved the Chapter 11 debt-equity-swap reorganization of New Hampshire power plant operator Burgess BioPower.

Aztec Fund Gets OK To Wind Down Business In Ch. 11

A Texas bankruptcy judge has approved private equity investment group Aztec Fund's Chapter 11 liquidation plan, letting the debtor wind down its business after agreeing to sell three office buildings to settle... (more story)

23andMe Founder's $305M Bid Buys Back Co. In Ch. 11 Sale

With a winning bid of $305 million, a nonprofit controlled by 23andMe founder Anne Wojcicki beat out Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to purchase the bankrupt company's assets, 23andMe announced Friday.

Manhattan Private School Plans Ch. 7 After Loan Impasse

Counsel for a Manhattan private school told a New York bankruptcy it is planning to convert its case into a Chapter 7 liquidation after it was unable to reach a deal with its secured lender on Chapter 11 financing.

ENGlobal OK'd For Ch. 11 Sale And Wind Down Plan

Engineering firm ENGlobal Corp. on Friday confirmed a Chapter 11 plan to wind down following the sale of its business just over three months after it filed for bankruptcy in Texas.

Edgio's Ch. 11 Plan Confirmed After Consensus Reached

A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Friday approved digital content delivery company Edgio Inc.'s Chapter 11 reorganization plan following a consensual agreement between the debtor, the unsecured creditors committe... (more story)