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The words breach and default are often used interchangeably to indicate that somebody hasn’t done what they were legally required to do. According to Black’s Law Dictionary, the words do appear somewhat interchangeable. ...more
This blog post addresses: (1) steps to be taken, (2) issues to be aware of, and (3) recovery prospects when a general contractor files for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, from the owner’s...more
Welcome to Debt Download, Goodwin's monthly newsletter covering what you need to know in the leveraged finance market. Are the debt capital markets this summer as hot as the weather? Read on to find out!...more
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently concluded that a claim to recover on defaulted bonds issued by a foreign sovereign was untimely under New York’s six-year statute of limitation....more
Our Financial Services & Products Group provides background on how Russia defaulted on its eurobonds and discusses the implications for Russian bond and credit default swap positions....more
On June 22, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of claims seeking recovery on defaulted bonds issued by the Republic of Argentina. Bainbridge Fund Ltd. v. Republic of...more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Oct. 21, 2019, renewed for three months a license granted to several U.S. oil companies so that they may continue operating in the country until Jan. 22, 2020. Chevron is the only...more
NAFTA’s Future Looks Increasingly Uncertain - The United States, Mexico and Canada have now completed the fifth round of negotiations concerning the renegotiation of NAFTA, and the future of the treaty is looking...more
Financial Industry Developments - The CFPB Publishes Final Rule for Prepaid Accounts - On October 5, 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the "CFPB") finalized comprehensive consumer protections for...more
Many companies and other entities in the Middle East tap the UK and/or European debt and equity capital markets as part of achieving their corporate funding and broader strategic objectives. Whilst the precise legal and...more
Major home-improvement news this weekend, as Sherwin-Williams put up more than $9 billion to purchase Minneapolis-based Valspar. The deal’s expected to close within a year, pending approval from regulators and Valspar’s...more
There is little poetry in tobacco bonds these days. Cigarette consumption has declined beyond projections, and the advent of e-cigarettes may exacerbate the decline. Payments under the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) are...more
The debt level of the PRC is rising. It is estimated that the PRC’s corporate debt could hit US$13.8 trillion in 2014, surpassing that of the United States (“U.S.”) as the largest in the world. This has raised increasing...more
In what the Financial Times has called “the sovereign debt restructuring case of the century,” Argentina has timely submitted its proposal as requested by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, with which it is...more
On March 1, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ordered Argentina to submit its proposal for the terms on which it is prepared to make payment on approximately $1.3 billion of unpaid debt obligations...more