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Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

Does an LLC’s Bankruptcy Discharge Apply to the LLC’s Alter Egos?

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When a debtor LLC receives a discharge order from a bankruptcy court, a creditor is prevented from enforcing any preexisting debts against the discharged LLC as a personal liability.  This is known as the “discharge...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Invest in Texas: A Powerful Defense of Limited Liability

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Chris Popov and Mike Heidler, partners at Vinson & Elkins, talk through a major opinion from the Texas Supreme Court, their role in the case, and what it means for investors in Texas companies....more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

When Does an Alter Ego Suit Alleging Debtor and Non-Debtor Are “One and the Same” Violate the Discharge Injunction?

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The Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel holds that a discharge injunction does not bar an alter ego claim against a non-debtor where, under applicable law, the result of an alter ego finding is not to deem the entities...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Substantial Contribution: A New Decision from the Third Circuit

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It’s often hard to persuade a bankruptcy court to grant a motion for substantial contribution. Any attorney thinking about making a motion should first ask herself two questions. First, has my work benefitted both my client...more

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