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Federal Bankruptcy Rule Amendments Effective December 1, 2019
Each year amendments are made to the rules that govern how bankruptcy cases are managed ……

Fiduciary Duties Amid Financial Distress During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented economic disruption, creating sudden financial distress across industries. Companies ……

Federal Bankruptcy Rule Amendments Effective December 1, 2020
Each year amendments are made to the rules that govern how bankruptcy cases are managed ……

Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure Amendments Effective Dec 1
Each year amendments are made to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, which govern ……

Kathleen Aka Named Growth Driver in China Business Law Journal
Hong Kong Weil partner Kathleen Aka has been recognized for a third consecutive year as a “Growth Driver” in China Business Law Journal’s A-List, which highlights China’s most recognized private pract…

Bankruptcy Code Dollar Amounts Increase April 1, 2022
An official notice from the Judicial Conference of the United States was just published announcing that ……

Bankruptcy Forms Updated with April 2022 Dollar Amount Changes
As discussed in an earlier post called “Moving Up: Bankruptcy Code Dollar Amounts Will Increase On ……

Monetizing Intellectual Property in Bankruptcy: A Strategic Guide
ABI Panel. Last month I had the honor of speaking on a panel at the ……

“ABI’s Insight: Navigating Intellectual Property and Bankruptcy”
I recently had the honor of talking with the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Editor-at-Large Bill Rochelle ……
Jumping Up: Bankruptcy Code Dollar Limits Rise April 1, 2025!
An official notice from the Judicial Conference of the United States was just published announcing that certain ……
Bankruptcy Forms Updated: New Dollar Amounts Effective Now!
As discussed in an earlier post called “Jumping Up: Bankruptcy Code Dollar Amounts Will Increase On ……

Exploring the Key Differences Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Which Option is Right for You?
Introduction Bankruptcy is a legal process designed to provide relief to individuals and businesses who are unable to meet their