Corporate & Financial Law

Are Prepetition Waivers of Automatic Stay Enforceable?
Corporate & Financial Law Are Prepetition Waivers of Automatic Stay Enforceable?

The complex and often contentious matter of prepetition waivers of the automatic stay has remained a significant topic of discussion within the realm of bankruptcy law. At the center of this discourse is the inherent tension between creditor rights and debtor protections under Section 362(a) of the

Will Buffalo Diocese's $150M Settlement Bring Healing?
Corporate & Financial Law Will Buffalo Diocese's $150M Settlement Bring Healing?

A significant financial settlement of $150 million by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo aims to address long-standing grievances of childhood sexual abuse. This agreement, symbolizing one of the largest financial commitments by a religious institution in New York, resonates profoundly beyond

Is France's Chapter 11 Ruling Fair to Creditors?
Corporate & Financial Law Is France's Chapter 11 Ruling Fair to Creditors?

Desiree Sainthrope is a respected legal expert, renowned for her incisive analysis and profound understanding of international trade agreements and compliance. Her insights are particularly valuable in the context of legal advancements, such as the Cour de Cassation's recent ruling on European

Are Financial Institutions Ready for Compliance Challenges?
Corporate & Financial Law Are Financial Institutions Ready for Compliance Challenges?

An unnamed exchange house has been slapped with a substantial fine of AED 200 million due to failures in compliance, underscoring the commitment of regulatory authorities to enforce legal and financial regulations rigorously. The penalty highlights the importance of adhering to compliance

Are Law Firms Facing Political Pressure on Client Choices?
Corporate & Financial Law Are Law Firms Facing Political Pressure on Client Choices?

The legal industry finds itself amidst gripping turmoil as over 700 partners from leading law firms like DLA Piper and Akerman have taken an unprecedented step. They collectively filed an amicus brief backing Susman Godfrey's lawsuit against the U.S. administration, challenging the chilling effect

Corporate Strategy Faces Challenge in Asbestos Bankruptcy Battle
Corporate & Financial Law Corporate Strategy Faces Challenge in Asbestos Bankruptcy Battle

In a significant legal challenge, asbestos claimants are contesting Bestwall's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, a subsidiary of Georgia-Pacific. This case brings attention to the controversial corporate tactic known as the "Texas two-step," wherein companies involved in litigation restructure to limit

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