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From Pixel Stuffing to Bots: Avoiding Ad Fraud In Class Notice Image

From Pixel Stuffing to Bots: Avoiding Ad Fraud In Class Notice

Cecily Uhlfelder & Robert DeWitte

Class action notice programs in the settlement context are not immune from fraud. Class counsel has a fiduciary duty to protect the best interests of the class, therefore protecting notice programs and the effectiveness of a digital advertising campaign is critical.

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Supreme Court Puts End to Prudential Barriers In Chapter 11 Appeals

David Casazza, Elizabeth Kiernan & Addison Bennett

The Supreme Court's holding ensures that insurers who have long been silenced in Chapter 11 proceedings will now be heard. It is also a shot across the bow for two other judge-made, atextual doctrines that bar consideration of the merits in Chapter 11 appeals.

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Bankruptcy Court Creates Potential Loophole for Cannabis Businesses Seeking Ch. 7 Protection Image

Bankruptcy Court Creates Potential Loophole for Cannabis Businesses Seeking Ch. 7 Protection

Lawrence J. Kotler & Ryan Spengler

With a growing leniency in denying motions to dismiss for asserted violations of the Controlled Substances Act and the anticipated rescheduling of cannabis, it appears that bankruptcy relief may become a viable option even for plant-touching and cannabis-related businesses.

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The Future Viability of 105(a) Injunctions Following the Supreme Court's Decision In 'Purdue Pharma' Image

The Future Viability of 105(a) Injunctions Following the Supreme Court's Decision In 'Purdue Pharma'

Theresa A. Driscoll

Until now, a successful reorganization assumed the debtor could confirm a plan with nondebtor releases and injunctions based on less than full creditor consensus. Now that nonconsensual releases in Chapter 11 plans are no longer permitted, will debtors have a more difficult time obtaining a 105(a) injunction?

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Post-Bankruptcy Petition Lease Claims Don't Automatically Result In An Administrative Expense Claim for Unpaid Rent Image

Post-Bankruptcy Petition Lease Claims Don't Automatically Result In An Administrative Expense Claim for Unpaid Rent

Andrew C. Kassner & Joseph N. Argentina Jr.

If a commercial landlord desires to request post-bankruptcy petition rent and enforcement of other terms of the lease, they should immediately make formal demand for rent and compliance

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SCOTUS: Prospective Relief Is Only Remedy Necessary to Resolve Unconstitutional U.S. Trustee Fee Scheme Image

SCOTUS: Prospective Relief Is Only Remedy Necessary to Resolve Unconstitutional U.S. Trustee Fee Scheme

Francis J. Lawall & Tori L. Remington

In a recent decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the government was not required to refund millions of dollars paid by a Chapter 11 debtor pursuant to an unconstitutional fee scheme between the judicial districts.

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Fifth Circuit Agrees With 'Cleary': Corporate Debtors Are Subject to Section 523(a) In Subchapter V Case Image

Fifth Circuit Agrees With 'Cleary': Corporate Debtors Are Subject to Section 523(a) In Subchapter V Case

Jeffrey M. Rosenthal, Vincent J. Roldan & Joshua S. Bauchner

Armed with two circuit-level decisions, creditors who lose at the bankruptcy court level may feel encouraged to appeal. As of now, no court in the Second Circuit has addressed the issue and it remains to be seen how other courts will react.

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Do Post-Bankruptcy Petition Lease Claims Automatically Result In An Administrative Expense Claim for Unpaid Rent? Image

Do Post-Bankruptcy Petition Lease Claims Automatically Result In An Administrative Expense Claim for Unpaid Rent?

Andrew C. Kassner & Joseph N. Argentina Jr.

In In re Jughandle Brewing, a NJ Bankruptcy Court concluded allowance of an administrative expense claim is not automatic and also may not be the sole remedy for a debtor or trustee's failure to perform its post-petition obligations under a commercial lease.

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Heavy Uptick In Ch. 11 Cases Leads Surge In Bankruptcy Filings In First Half of 2024 Image

Heavy Uptick In Ch. 11 Cases Leads Surge In Bankruptcy Filings In First Half of 2024

Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

Consumer and commercial bankruptcy filings have surged in the first six months of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, a study said.

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LJN Quarterly Update: 2024 Q2

Steve Salkin

The LJN Quarterly Update highlights some of the articles from the nine LJN Newsletters titles over the quarter. Articles include in-depth analysis and insights from lawyers and other practice area experts.

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