Bankruptcy and Insolvency News and Analysis – Week Ending February 2, 2018

03 Feb Bankruptcy and Insolvency News and Analysis – Week Ending February 2, 2018

Trends and Legislative Developments

JANUARY 2018 – RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN BANKRUPTCY LAW UPDATE

Q4 Flash Report: Energy, Retail Dominate Restructuring

Proposed Bill: Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act of 2018

The Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act of 2018

Cornyn and Warren Introduce the Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act of 2017

Revised Bankruptcy Rule 3002 – Changes Affecting Proofs of Claim

Secured Claims

Awake Ye Lenders to the Problems and Pitfalls of Collateral Insurance Coverage

In Case You Missed It – PACA Trust Rights in Bankruptcy are Just Plain Old Secured Claims

Sales

Sale Free and Clear of Lease: The Battle Between Section 363 and Section 365

Avoidance and Recovery

Reverse Fraudulent Transfer Claim: Venezuela and Disputes Over Gold

Cross-Border

Scottish Re Group Limited Announces a Sale and Restructuring Plan and the Commencement of Chapter 11 Proceedings by Certain of its Subsidiaries

Takata’s Japanese Bankruptcy Case Survives Public Policy Objection

Bankruptcy Court Upholds the Enforcement of the Ipso Facto Clause Against a Foreign Debtor

Chapter 15 Filings, 2006-17