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Section 363(m) is not a Jurisdictional Constraint on Appellate Review of Property Transfers

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John’s University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff Section 363(b) of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) provides that bankruptcy courts may authorize the trustee of a debtor to sell or lease property of the bankruptcy estate. [1] Agustin Bujanda St.

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Second Circuit Declines Class Certification to Debtors Seeking to Hold Creditor in Contempt of Discharge Injunction

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John’s University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff A bankruptcy discharge order absolves debtors of their pre-bankruptcy debts and seeks to provide debtors with a fresh start to their financial life. 2] Prior to her bankruptcy case, Bruce stopped paying her Citi credit card bill.

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Remember Lucira Health's 30 Minute Home Test Kit? Pfizer Just Bought the Bankrupt Company Via Winning Auction Bid

Benzinga

million through a bankruptcy auction. The company filed for bankruptcy in February, just two days before receiving FDA Emergency Use Authorization for the first over-the-counter (OTC) at-home diagnostic test to differentiate and detect influenza A and B. According to the SEC document, the asset sale closed on April 20.

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The Uncertain Power of Bankruptcy Courts to Approve Non-Consensual Third-Party Releases

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John’s University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff In Purdue Pharma, L.P. 5] On September 15, 2019, Purdue filed a voluntary petition under chapter 11 of title 11 of the Unted States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”). [6] Katharine Manganello St. 8] The U.S. 8] The U.S. 9] The U.S.

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Balancing Confidentiality and Comity When Entering Discovery Related Protective Orders in Cross-Border Insolvency Proceedings

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John’s University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff In cross-border insolvency proceedings, the power to obtain information through discovery is essential for recovering assets for creditors. bankruptcy court to conduct discovery. [7] bankruptcy court to conduct discovery. [7]

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The Mass Tort Claimants’ Bargain

Reynolds Holding

The bankruptcy system has long been the last, best hope for firms seeking to resolve overwhelming mass-tort liabilities. Congress subsequently ratified and codified the Manville approach in section 524(g) of the Bankruptcy Code as a template for dealing with mass asbestos liabilities. Purdue Pharma L.P.

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Ex-Uber Exec Asks Court To Uphold His Tax-Free Settlement

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An ex-Uber Technologies executive who declared bankruptcy after admitting to stealing trade secrets from Google asked a California federal court to uphold a decision freeing his settlement with the companies from income taxes, saying the bankruptcy court had authority to determine his bottom-line liability.