Under The Radar: Bankruptcy News You May Have Missed
Asbestos claimants asked the Fourth Circuit to rethink protecting a bankruptcy stay even though the debtor isn't insolvent. Creditors objected to final Chapter 11 financing approval for Inspired Healthcare Capital. And a New York appellate court rejected a bid to reargue document releases in insurance litigation related to a Catholic parish's bankruptcy.
Meet The Trustee Overseeing Bourbon Co.'s Ch. 11
Novo Advisors principal Claudia Springer, a bankruptcy professional with more than 40 years of experience, has been appointed as the trustee to oversee the Chapter 11 estate of bourbon brand Kentucky Owl.
Looking Back As Boy Scouts Asks To Close 6-Year Ch. 11
The Boy Scouts of America has asked the Delaware bankruptcy court to officially close its main insolvency proceeding with a final decree, six years to the day since the nationwide youth organization said it would seek a fast exit from Chapter 11.
Under The Radar: Bankruptcy News You May Have Missed
Asbestos claimants asked the Fourth Circuit to rethink protecting a bankruptcy stay even though the debtor isn't insolvent. Creditors objected to final Chapter 11 financing approval for Inspired Healthcare Capital. And a New York appellate court rejected a bid to reargue document releases in insurance litigation related to a Catholic parish's bankruptcy.
Meet The Trustee Overseeing Bourbon Co.'s Ch. 11
Novo Advisors principal Claudia Springer, a bankruptcy professional with more than 40 years of experience, has been appointed as the trustee to oversee the Chapter 11 estate of bourbon brand Kentucky Owl.
Looking Back As Boy Scouts Asks To Close 6-Year Ch. 11
The Boy Scouts of America has asked the Delaware bankruptcy court to officially close its main insolvency proceeding with a final decree, six years to the day since the nationwide youth organization said it would seek a fast exit from Chapter 11.
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