BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY NEWS AND ANALYSIS – WEEK ENDING December 29

Trends and Legislative Analysis

Global Economic Alarms: Corporate Bankruptcies Surge 30% In America, 25% In Germany, 13% Across EU As Pandemic-Era Support Fades

Surge in Corporate Bankruptcies: A Shift in Economic Climate

Bankruptcy filings soared in 2023 as retail companies ran out of lifelines

The 5 Stores Most Likely To Declare Bankruptcy In 2024

The five biggest global business meltdowns of the year

The OxyContin Bargain

Fourth Circuit Holds That Bankruptcy Courts Are Not Limited by the ‘Case and Controversy’ Requirement of Article III

Out-of-Court

What to Expect When You’re Expecting Bankruptcy

Case Commencement

Rejecting An “Oh, No!” Ruling On Subchapter V Eligibility (In re Zhang)

Reorganization

Does an LLC’s Bankruptcy Discharge Apply to the LLC’s Alter Egos?

Secured Claims

The Saga of Serta: The Next Chapter—Subordination of “Non-Participating” Lenders Upheld by Bankruptcy Court

Avoidance and Recovery

Imputation of a Single Director’s Fraudulent Intent to the Company

What level of “reasonable due diligence” is actually required under Section 547(b) and does it really matter?

Cross-Border

Navigating the future of cross-border legal dynamics: the Mainland-HK Judgments Reciprocal Enforcement Arrangement