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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. at *4 (citing In re Baltimore , 432 F.3d

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How Businesses Use Corporate Debt Restructuring for Liquidity

Debt RR

Debts can quickly cripple a business, and negotiating more favorable terms with creditors is usually the best way out. Many businesses are both debtors and creditors. Creditors can cut their losses, and everyone can come to an agreement on how to move forward with a deal that benefits everyone involved. Court Intervention.