The good news is that public works construction projects for municipalities are projected to remain a major sector of construction activity for the foreseeable future. The not-so-good news is that municipal bankruptcy filings are on the rise, and they are likely to increase. The issues facing parties under contract with a municipality when it files for bankruptcy protection are playing out nationally in places like Stockton, California, and Detroit, Michigan.
USA, Insolvency & Restructuring, Projects & Procurement, Duane Morris LLP, Bankruptcy, Title 11 of the US Code
Seventh Circuit reverses district court decision that discretionary beneficiary lacked standing to bring surcharge claim for $200 million in investment losses from investment concentration.
USA, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Private Client & Offshore Services, McGuireWoods LLP, Fiduciary, Beneficiary, Standing (law), Trustee, Seventh Circuit
Forum selection clause in an investment management agreement is valid and enforceable.
USA, Delaware, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, McGuireWoods LLP, Breach of contract, Investment management, Unjust enrichment, Default (finance), Forum selection clause, Mortgage-backed security