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To Retain (Under Section 327(a) or 363(b) of the Bankruptcy Code) or Not to Retain? Retention of Liquidation Consultants in Bankruptcy Cases

In a recent opinion – In re Heritage Home Group LLC, et al., Case No. 18-11736 (KG), 2018 WL 4684802 (Bankr. D. Del. Sept. 27, 2018) – the Delaware Bankruptcy Court addressed the longstanding issue of which professional persons must be retained under section 327(a) of the Bankruptcy Code.

USA, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, Liquidation, US District Court for District of Delaware
Absolute(ly) No - A Reminder That When It Comes to Reorganization, Equity Comes Last

A fundamental tenet of chapter 11 bankruptcies is the absolute priority rule. Initially a judge-created doctrine, the absolute priority rule was partially codified in section 1129(b)(2)(B)(ii) of the Bankruptcy Code. Under section 1129, plans must be “fair and equitable” in order to be confirmed.

USA, North Carolina, Banking, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, Bankruptcy, Debtor
Fees, Fees, Fees: SDNY Bankruptcy Court Questions the Ongoing Validity of the “Blackstone Protocol” for Investment Banker Fees in Chapter 11 Cases

Background: Professionals’ Fees in Chapter 11 cases

USA, Banking, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, Title 11 of the US Code, United States bankruptcy court, US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Court confirms CIT reorganization plan

CIT Group Inc.

USA, New York, Insolvency & Restructuring, Alston & Bird LLP, Share (finance), Bankruptcy, Security (finance), Board of directors, Debt, Stock exchange, Preferred stock, New York Stock Exchange, Small Business Administration (USA), Chief executive officer, United States bankruptcy court
CIT announces reorganization plan solicitation results

CIT Group Inc.

USA, Banking, Insolvency & Restructuring, Alston & Bird LLP, Bankruptcy, Debt, Voting, Solicitation, Election, Brokerage firm
Federal Reserve Governor Tarullo considers regulation of large institutions

Yesterday, Daniel K. Tarullo, a governor of the Federal Reserve System, continued his vigorous speaking schedule with a speech at the Institute of International Bankers Conference on Cross-Border Insolvency Issues in New York.

USA, Banking, Insolvency & Restructuring, Alston & Bird LLP, Bankruptcy, Shareholder, Advance healthcare directive, Federal Reserve (USA), US House Committee on Financial Services
CIT files for bankruptcy

CIT Group Inc.

USA, New York, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Alston & Bird LLP, Wage, Bankruptcy, Debtor, Board of directors, Market liquidity, Limited liability company, Debt, Line of credit, Subsidiary, Preferred stock