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Recent Decision on Derivative Standing by a Creditors’ Committee to Challenge a Lender’s Liens

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In many chapter 11 cases, creditors’ committees can play a vital role in maximizing the recoveries of unsecured creditors. But the powers of creditors’ committees are circumscribed by both the Bankruptcy Code and case law. Bankruptcy Judge Joseph N. ’" Id. 3d 96, 100 (2d Cir.

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How Businesses Use Corporate Debt Restructuring for Liquidity

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Businesses that file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy have all of their affairs (debts, assets, or otherwise) reorganized by a judge. It’s a last-ditch effort to avoid a Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy. Retailers Gymboree, Charlotte Russe, Payless, Roberto Cavalli, and Diesel filed Chapter 7 bankruptcies in 2019. Noteholders.

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JUST IN TIME: NEW BANKRUPTCY RELIEF FOR SMALL BUSINESSES – NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL

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Just in Time: New Bankruptcy Relief for Small Businesses. million) to take advantage of a new way to restructure under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. million) to take advantage of a new way to restructure under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. million of third-party debt is set to expire early 2021. By Jerrold L.