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Judge Laurel Isicoff’s April 21, 2026, decision confirming the Chapter 11 plan of Pat McGrath Cosmetics LLC answers in the affirmative the question left open by Harrington v. Purdue Pharma: whether third‑party releases...more
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Financially distressed companies facing the end of the road (and their secured creditors) are increasingly exploring alternatives to bankruptcy for liquidating their businesses. Bankruptcy cases (Chapter 7 or Chapter 11) can...more
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