This is the third post in our Bitcoin Bankruptcy series on the Weil Bankruptcy Blog. In the spring of this year, the shutdown of Japanese bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox made us think about what might have happened if Mt.
Readers may recall that, according to at least one bankruptcy court, chapter 9 debtors are not required to obtain bankruptcy court approval of compromises and settlements.
A foreign (non-U.S.) company can be dragged unwillingly into a U.S. bankruptcy case if the bankruptcy court has “personal jurisdiction” over the company.
In a decision that has already prompted much discussion and debate amongst the bankruptcy bar, the Supreme Court held in Baker Botts LLP v.
Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued its decision in the much-anticipated Wellness International Network, Ltd. v.
It’s nothing new in 2015 to say that social media has become a valuable part of any company’s marketing and public relations strategy. Companies now rely on sites like Facebook and Twitter to communicate with customers, advertise products, build brands, and shape public opinion. Despite the obvious value such accounts provide, however, it is not always clear what rights, if any, a company may have in a social media accounts associated with its businesses or brands.
Readers, welcome to the latest installment of our ongoing coverage of the Final Report and Recommendations of the ABI Commission to Study the Reform of Chapt
Today’s blog article, which looks at the treatment of specific oil and gas property interests in the bankruptcy context, is the second in the Weil Bankruptcy Blog series, “Drilling Down,” where we review issues at the intersection of the oil and gas industry and bankruptcy law.
Although likely not the intent of In re Siag Aerisyn, LLC, a recent decision from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee Southern Division, some might argue that the opinion serves as a how-to guide for masking a capital contribution by an affiliate as a loan constituting bona fide debt.