News & Analysis as of

Liquidated Damages Bankruptcy Court

Proskauer Rose LLP

Third Circuit Follows Fifth and Ninth Circuits on Treatment of Make-Whole Claims in Bankruptcy

Proskauer Rose LLP on

In a much-anticipated decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently held that unsecured noteholders’ claims against a debtor for certain “Applicable Premiums” were the “economic equivalent” to...more

Clark Hill PLC

The Learned Concierge - November 2023, Vol. 2

Clark Hill PLC on

The Learned Concierge Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more

ArentFox Schiff

Amendment to Subchapter V of Chapter 11 Clarifies Affiliates' Eligibility for Streamlined Restructuring Process

ArentFox Schiff on

On June 21, 2022, President Biden signed the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act into law. As we reported here, the Bankruptcy Corrections Act revived the $7.5 million eligibility threshold for...more

Jones Day

Oversecured Creditor's Right to Contractual Default-Rate Interest Allowed Under State Law

Jones Day on

It is generally well understood that an "oversecured" creditor is entitled to interest and, to the extent provided for under a loan agreement, related fees and charges as part of its secured claim in a bankruptcy case....more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

Equipment Lessor's Damages Calculation Ruled Unenforceable

In a related update, we called attention to risks and pitfalls to lenders and lessors when seeking prepayment premiums and other charges upon the occurrence of an event of default: Lenders Beware: Acceleration May Defeat...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

New York Bankruptcy Court Strikes Liquidated Damages Provision and Related Guarantee as Unenforceable Penalty

New York bankruptcy court cautions against liquidated damages provisions that are “invariant to the gravity of the breach.” Liquidated damages provisions must be based on a “causal link” between the anticipated harm and...more

Jones Day

Bankruptcy Court Rules "Make-Whole" Provision Creates Enforceable Liquidated Damages

Jones Day on

The Situation: After a ruling in In re Ultra Petroleum Corp. by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, certain private-placement noteholders are entitled to a "make-whole" premium in excess of $200...more

Morgan Lewis

Ultra Court Confirms Make-Whole Amount and Post-Petition Interest for OpCo Noteholders

Morgan Lewis on

The court awarded OpCo Noteholders in excess of $320 million in Make-Whole Amount and post-petition interest, confirming that make-whole is an enforceable liquidated damage claim....more

8 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide