BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY NEWS AND ANALYSIS – WEEK ENDING MAY 15, 2020

Trends and Legislative Developments

‘It’s going to be a tidal wave’ — PPP delays bankruptcy filings, acceleration expected later this year

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Under The Small Business Reorganization Act: New Subchapter V

A huge increase in U.S. bankruptcies has further to go: Attorney

Can the New Small Business Chapter 11 Save Your B&B or Airbnb?

Wave of COVID-19 bankruptcies poses next threat to US economy

Out-of-Court Workouts

North Texas lawyers: Why the right bankruptcy strategy can be a ‘tremendous’ asset

Saving Midmarket, Closely Held Companies With Traditional Workouts

Case Commencement

Bankruptcy Blockers in Governance Documents May Not Prevent Real Estate or Other Bankruptcies

Delaware Bankruptcy Court Rules Shareholder “Blocking Right” to Prevent Corporate Bankruptcy Subordinate to Federal Public Policy

Avoidance And Recovery

Are Recipients Of Stock Buybacks The Next Time Bomb For Bankruptcy Clawbacks?

Director Fiduciary Duties: Navigating Financial Distress During COVID-19

Eighth Circuit Rules Fraudulent Conveyances Subject to Statutory 502(b)(6) Cap

Confirmation

Eighth Circuit Affirms Discharge in Bankruptcy of Common Law Climate Change Claims

Cross-Border

UPDATED Global Insolvency Report: Impact of Covid-19 on Insolvency Laws