Across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the justice system. In many State and Federal courts, jury trials have been suspended and court hearings are limited to only criminal and emergency civil...more
Two 3rd Circuit courts issue recent decisions that significantly impact trade creditor claims in bankruptcy -
When the Bankruptcy Code was amended in 2005, Congress included a new protection for trade creditors who sell...more
There Ought to be a Law: Consider This Alternative To Litigation -
Government is becoming more intrusive. At the state and federal levels, a host of agencies and departments continuously create new rules for us to live...more
8/19/2016
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Chapter 11 ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Good Faith ,
Independent Contractors ,
Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons ,
Lobbyists ,
Misclassification ,
Open Meetings Act ,
Rescission ,
SCOTUS ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Truth in Lending Act (TILA)
In order to confirm a chapter 11 plan, at least one class of creditors whose claims are “impaired” must accept the plan. The concept of “impairment” is very broad. Under the Bankruptcy Code, a class of claims is impaired...more