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Make-Whole Doctrine Commercial Bankruptcy Liens

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Language Matters: Third Circuit Finds Make-Whole Provision Enforceable After Bankruptcy Filing

On November 17, 2016, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Delaware Trust Co. v. Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC, No. 16-1351 (3d Cir. Nov. 17, 2016) clarified the often-muddy interplay between...more

King & Spalding

Third Circuit Rules Make-Whole Provisions Enforceable in the Energy Future Bankruptcy

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On November 17, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (the “Court”) made clear its stance on the question of enforceability of make-whole provisions in bankruptcy. Bucking the recent trend seen in cases such as In...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"Recent Rulings Underscore Importance of Careful Drafting of Make-Whole Payment Provisions"

Under long-established common law, loans must be paid only upon maturity, not before. This "perfect tender in time" rule is the default rule in a number of jurisdictions. Many indentures and credit agreements therefore either...more

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