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Crypto Exchange Platforms Grapple with Consequence of Filing Bankruptcy

PBWT

Exchange platforms also function similar to traditional securities brokers that facilitate the trading of investment products that are not typically held in the beneficial owner’s name. When a firm files for bankruptcy, SIPC provides insurance coverage that will help replace or restore the customers’ cash and investments.

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What Is Nonexempt Property In Bankruptcy, And Why Does It Matter?

Debt Free Colorado

You’ve undoubtedly heard of bankruptcy. Some people swear they’ll never file bankruptcy, while others regularly use it as a tool. Our competent bankruptcy attorney at Dray Legal can explain this in more detail. Our competent bankruptcy attorney at Dray Legal can explain this in more detail.

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All in a Day’s Work. Belk Achieves Confirmation of Pre-Packaged Plan in Record Time

PBWT

. – a North Carolina-based department store chain – and its affiliates filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Less than 24 hours later, Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas entered an order confirming Belk’s Chapter 11 plan.

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It’s Getting Chilly: The “Cryptowinter” Marches On

PBWT

In addition, one major cryptocurrency exchange platform recently warned investors that, in the event of bankruptcy, its users’ assets may be treated as property of the estate, which would leave users in the unfortunate position of being treated as unsecured creditors. Then, the bankruptcy filings actually started.

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Solvent Debtors Must pay the Contractual Post-Petition Interest Rate on Unimpaired Claims

ABI

John's University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff In In re PG&E Corp. , the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that solvent-debtors are required to pay unimpaired creditors their bargained for post-petition interest rate. [1] 1] In January 2019, PG&E Corp.

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Rough Justice: Third Circuit Issues Important Decision on Unfair Discrimination

PBWT

1] Though limited to an explication of Section 1129(b)(1)’s prohibition on unfair discrimination against a class of dissenting creditors, Judge Ambro’s “rough justice” remark will echo in all areas of bankruptcy law among practitioners who prioritize pragmatism over perfectionism. should benefit from.