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The Supreme Court of New South Wales has clarified the circumstances in which a liquidator may recover deposit funds paid to a third party and the extent to which a counterparty may rely on the good-faith defence under section 588FG of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Red Lobster Seafood Co., the beloved full-service dining seafood specialty restaurant operator, is staging a comeback just one year after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company has taken steps to restructure its operations and improve its financial performance. With new leadership and a bold turnaround plan, the company’s future looks promising again.
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Red Lobster has over 500 locations in the United States and Canada. The brand has become associated with fresh seafood, welcoming guest service, and affordable prices.
Here’s a curious thing:
- an advisory opinion from a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on an issue for which there is no controversy and that is mostly academic.
That’s exactly what we have in In re Whittaker Clark & Daniels, Inc., Case Nos. 24-2210 & 24-2211 (3rd Cir., decided September 10, 2025)(see first concurring opinion).##
No Controversy
The hemp industry is facing a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape that could significantly alter the financial and legal viability of many businesses. In the recent episode of TaxTalk x Cannabis Quick Hits, we break down the looming regulatory overhaul, its tax and bankruptcy implications, and the restructuring options available to hemp and cannabis companies navigating financial distress.
A Major Regulatory Shift for Hemp