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Receivership Law May Streamline Real Estate Sales In Illinois

The Illinois Receivership Act, which goes into effect Jan. 1, provides much-needed clarity on the issue of receive... (more story)

Tariffs And Trade Volatility Drove 2025 Bankruptcy Wave

The Trump administration's tariff regime has reshaped the commercial restructuring landscape this year, with an in... (more story)

The Hidden Pitfalls Of Letters Of Credit In Lease Negotiations

Amid a surge in commercial office leasing driven by artificial intelligence firms, it's crucial for landlords to b... (more story)

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First Brands Gets June Trial In Fraud Case Against Ex-CEO

A Texas bankruptcy judge on Monday agreed to schedule a two-week trial in First Brands' adversary case against former CEO Patrick James, saying he would hear in June the auto-parts maker's allegations that Jam... (more story)

Ardagh Packaging Unit Files Ch. 15 With Nearly $2B Debt

A subsidiary of sustainable metal and glass packaging company Ardagh Group has filed for Chapter 15 recognition in New York, seeking U.S. court recognition of restructuring proceedings pending in Luxembourg.

Self-Driving Tech Co. Luminar Hits Ch. 11 With Plans To Sell

Luminar Technologies Inc., which develops lidar technology used in autonomous vehicles, filed for bankruptcy protection in Texas on Monday with at least $500 million in debt and plans to sell its assets.

Prospect Medical Wins OK For Chapter 11 Plan

A Texas bankruptcy judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings Inc.'s Chapter 11 plan after overruling a slew of objections during an all-day hearing Friday and allowing the healthcare group to hand off its remai... (more story)

Modivcare Wins Approval For Debt Swap In Ch. 11

A Texas bankruptcy judge agreed Friday to approve medical transportation company Modivcare's Chapter 11 plan, following a four-day valuation trial, clearing the way for the debtor's planned $1.1 billion debt-equity swap.

First Brands Seeks Access To $250M As DIP Loans Drop

Struggling auto parts maker First Brands said on Friday it needs quick access to $250 million in cash that's being held by customers or stuck in segregated accounts, telling a Texas bankruptcy judge a decline ... (more story)

Oakland Diocese Beats Deadline For Ch. 11 Plan Proposal

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland Thursday submitted a term sheet for a plan to create a $242 million settlement trust for sexual abuse claims ahead of a deadline that could have seen the dismissal of the ... (more story)

Alex Jones Atty's Pared-Down Suspension Upheld On Appeal

A Connecticut appeals court on Friday upheld the two-week suspension of former Alex Jones lawyer Norm Pattis, agreeing that a trial court judge was within her discretion to bench the attorney over his law firm... (more story)

Azul's Opt-Out Releases Will Be Approved, Judge Signals

A New York bankruptcy judge said Friday he would toss an objection the U.S. Trustee's Office had raised against Brazilian airline Azul's third-party releases, clearing a key hurdle to confirmation of the debto... (more story)

Modivcare Clashes With Committee Over Ch. 11 Plan Approval

Medical transportation company Modivcare entreated a Texas bankruptcy judge on Thursday to approve its Chapter 11 reorganization while the official committee of unsecured creditors contended the plan was fatal... (more story)

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Roomba Maker IRobot Hits Ch. 11 To Hand Control To Lenders

IRobot Corp., the maker of the Roomba robot vacuums, has filed for Chapter 11 protection in Delaware bankruptcy court with more than $100 million in debt and a plan to hand control of its business to its secured creditors.

Lender Says PosiGen Got $25M Loan With Fraud

A lender to PosiGen has filed an objection in Texas bankruptcy court to the bankrupt solar panel leasing company's request to use its cash, saying some of that money is from a $25 million loan PosiGen obtained through fraud.

Trinity Urges Judge To Toss $362K Merit Street Expenses Bid

Trinity Broadcasting of Texas Inc. asked a bankruptcy judge in Dallas to deny a request by Merit Street Media to pay $362,000 in expenses, saying the payroll and benefits the debtor purports that it needs to c... (more story)

Job.com Operator To Solicit Ch. 11 Plan Vote

A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Friday gave My Job Matcher Inc., the insolvent operator of recruiting platform Job.com, permission to solicit creditor votes for its Chapter 11 plan, saying an unusual mechanism ... (more story)

PrimaLend's Parent Co. Files Ch. 11 With Equity Holder OK

PCAP Holdings LP, the parent company of bankrupt auto dealership lender PrimaLend Capital Partners, itself filed for Chapter 11 protection on Friday after PrimaLend's noteholders complained that the parent was... (more story)

Fla. Judge OKs Ch. 11 Plan For $1.7B Miami High-Rise Plot

A Florida bankruptcy judge confirmed Thursday the Chapter 11 plan for the owners of a prized piece of land proposed for a high-rise construction along the skyline of downtown Miami that could be worth more tha... (more story)

Judge Probes Alleged Fake Docs In Miss America Dispute

A Florida federal judge said Thursday that he wants to get to the bottom of the authenticity of operating agreements for two companies associated with the Miss America pageant filed in court in a $500 million ... (more story)

Calif. Nonprofit Hospital Gets Interim OK On $16M DIP Loan

A California bankruptcy judge on Thursday granted interim approval for Oroville Hospital's $16 million debtor-in-possession financing from its master trustee, which would help the hospital navigate its Chapter... (more story)

'Totally Unacceptable': Alsup Rips Feds In Student Loan Deal

U.S. District Judge William Alsup on Thursday denied the U.S. Department of Education's request for an 18-month extension to process over 200,000 loan cancellation applications for students claiming they were ... (more story)

Maverick Gaming Seeks $11.5M Rent Relief In Settlement

Bankrupt casino operator Maverick Gaming has asked a Texas bankruptcy court to approve a settlement it reached with its secured lenders and Blue Owl Capital Inc. after its Chapter 11 sale process failed to gen... (more story)