Bankruptcy and Insolvency News and Analysis – Week Ending January 12, 2018

13 Jan Bankruptcy and Insolvency News and Analysis – Week Ending January 12, 2018

Trends and Developments

New Rules for a New World: How Technology and Globalization Shape Bankruptcy Venue Decisions

Bill Aims to Make Bankrupt Companies File for Protection Closer to Home

December Chapter 11 Filings Up ‘Sharply’; Full Year Up 6%

Bankruptcy Cases To Watch In 2018

Corporate Governance

Guest Post: The Year in Review: 2017 Key D&O Insurance Coverage Decisions

Sales

Double Whammy: In a Sweeping New Opinion, the Ninth Circuit Creates a New Mechanism for Completely Wiping Out Unexpired Leases in Bankruptcy, and Also Undercuts a Critical Protection for Buyers in 363 Sales

Chapter 15 Round-Up

Comity Hour: Staying “Nonexistent” Russian Claims in New York under Chapter 15

Chapter 15: U.S. Creditor Required to Seek Recovery in Foreign Main Proceeding