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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Did the Third Circuit Just Create a Backdoor Around Purdue? A Closer Look at the Boy Scouts Ruling and Section 363(m)

On May 13, 2025, the Third Circuit issued a high-stakes opinion in In re Boy Scouts of America, affirming the confirmation of a Chapter 11 plan that includes nonconsensual, nondebtor third-party releases—despite the U.S....more

Felicello Law PC

Adversary Proceedings in Bankruptcy: What to Expect and Why They Matter

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You may recall Rudy Giuliani’s recent legal woes. First, he lost a defamation lawsuit and faced a judgment of $148.1 million. Then, after he filed for bankruptcy protection, he faced an adversary proceeding to determine his...more

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Understanding the Celsius Settlement Matrix: A Guide for Defendants

The Celsius Network bankruptcy case has been a significant event in the cryptocurrency world, leading to numerous legal battles and adversary proceedings. One of the critical aspects of this case is the recently proposed...more

Jones Day

Diocese of Rockville Centre Pioneers a Global Resolution for Itself, Its 136 Parishes, and its Settling Insurers Post-Purdue

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In order to resolve hundreds of Child Victims Act lawsuits alleging sexual abuse, the Diocese of Rockville Centre commenced chapter 11 to seek protection for itself, its parishes, and schools, as well as providing equitable...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

Air Sickness, Token Appeal, and Cooling Down

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Editor’s Note: Hat tip to the Creditors Rights Coalition for reaching out after last week’s blog to inform yours truly that the “judge shopping” concerns of creditor advocates extend beyond just the S.D. of Texas, and that a...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Recent Divergent Views on Third-Party Injunctions in Mass Tort Bankruptcies

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A third-party injunction in a chapter 11 bankruptcy is generally used to protect a non-bankrupt entity from liability that is shared with, or derivative of, a bankrupt entity. Third-party injunctions are difficult to obtain...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden's 2020 Insights

Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

American Bar Association Publishes The Bankruptcy Handbook for Franchisors and Franchisees, Co-Edited by Foley & Lardner LLP...

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The Bankruptcy Handbook for Franchisors and Franchisees, published by the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, is now in print. The book was co-edited by Jason B. Binford, who is also a co-author of the chapter on...more

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