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Restructuring

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Matthew Goren

Partner

New York

+1 212 310 8440

matthew.goren@weil.com

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Case Overviews, Jurisdiction & Appeals, Pre-Filing Considerations

Far and Wide: Bankruptcy Court’s Expansive Definition of “Property” Under Section 109(a)

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Due Process Concerns, Insurance, Releases & Exculpations, Rules & Procedures

No Procedural Notice, No Problem: 11th Circuit Affirms Due Process Not Violated Where Debtor Provides Actual Notice

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Bar Dates, Claims, Due Process Concerns, Proofs of Claim

The Bar Date Notice: Two Recent Cases Show Us There May Be More (Yes, More!) To Learn When It Comes to Providing Notice of a Debtor’s Bar Date

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Credit Bidding, Case Overviews, Distressed Debt Funds, Secured Claims, Valuation

Delaware Bankruptcy Court Declines to Bind Credit Bidders to the Mast

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Chapter 11 Plans, Cramdown

Joint Plan Cramdown: Per Plan or Per Debtor?

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Chapter 7 Trustees, Claims

Same As It Ever Was: Seventh Circuit Reaffirms Narrow Construction of Informal Proof of Claim Doctrine

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Chapter 7 Trustees, Jurisdiction & Appeals, Professionals

Not So Fast: Sixth Circuit Dismisses Appeal of Bankruptcy Court Order Denying Approval of Proposed Settlement Agreement For Lack of Jurisdiction

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Claims

Proceed with Caution: 11th Circuit Holds Debt Collectors May Face Penalties under FDCPA for Filing Proofs of Claims in Bankruptcy for Time-Barred Claims

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Claims, Rules & Procedures

Too Little, Too Late: Ninth Circuit Holds Confirmation Objection Insufficient to Revive Untimely Complaint Objecting to Dischargeability of Debt

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Chapter 7 Trustees

I’m Still Here!! Individual Debtor-out-of-Possession May Appeal Bankruptcy Court Order Allowing Claims in Chapter 7 Case

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Chapter 11 Plans, Releases & Exculpations

Let Me Be Clear: Fifth Circuit Holds Generic Plan Release Language Lacks Specificity to Discharge Creditor’s Claims Against Officer of the Debtor

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Busted! Sixth Circuit Holds Creditor’s Threat to Pursue Criminal Charges Against Debtor Falls Outside Criminal Prosecution Exception to Automatic Stay

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Chapter 7 Trustees, Claims

Our Bad: Bankruptcy Court Denies Creditors’ Motion to Reopen Chapter 7 Case and Vacate Discharge Order Based on Parties’ Mutual Mistake

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Chapter 7 Trustees, Professionals

Blurred Lines: Seventh Circuit Keeps Alive Claims Based upon Law Firm’s Alleged Failure to Advise on Degrees of Business Risk

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Chapter 9, Claims, Rules & Procedures, Secured Claims

You’re Late! You’re Late! For a Very Important Date! Seventh Circuit Holds Bankruptcy Rule 3002(c) Deadline to File Proofs of Claim Applies to Secured Claims

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ABI Reform Commission

ABI Chapter 11 Reform Commission Series: Small and Medium Sized Debtor Enterprises

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Claims

No Proof of Claim, No Problem: Bankruptcy Court Finds Declaration to Be Effective as Informal Proof of Claim

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Claims, Involuntary Petitions, Jurisdiction & Appeals

A Dispute Over a Dispute: Recent Bankruptcy Court Decision Dismisses Involuntary Chapter 7 Petition Due to Bona Fide Disputes

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Chapter 11 Plans, Cramdown, Real Estate

Recent Bankruptcy Court Decision Renews Debate over Artificial Impairment

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Administrative Expenses, DIP Financing

Breaking-Up Just Got Harder to Do: Court Holds Break-Up Fee to be Prepetition Claim Not Entitled to Administrative Expense Priority

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363 Sales, Chapter 7 Trustees

Free and Clear. Not So Fast. Bankruptcy Court Claws Back Ability to Sell Distressed Assets Free and Clear of Claims and Interests

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News

Burton R. Lifland: In Memoriam

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