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REAGREEMENT: A Last Chance when Faced with Liquidation

Joan Antoni Borràs Abós

Although it is evident that the intent of the framers of the Insolvency Law was always to favor the conclusion of the insolvency by the debtor...

Well-Managed Insolvencies Usually Make a Difference

Gelu Maravela, Mirela Metea, and Dana Rădulescu

From both a legal and business perspective, the critical period in any insolvency proceeding is the observation period, which is the period between the opening of the insolvency and the approval and implementation of a reorganization plan.

Is Your Contractual Partner Insolvent or under Criminal Investigation?

Violeta Saranciuc and Cosmin Vasile

This is how it may affect your ongoing dispute.

It Was a Very Bad Year for Retail

Michelle V. Rafter

While overall business bankruptcies dropped 5.4 percent through Q3, in excess of 300 stores filed for Chapter 7 or 11 in the same period, including big names like Toys “R” Us, Gymboree, and Payless ShoeSource.

An Overview of Russia

Anton Novoseltsev

The approval is only required if it is requested by a member of the supervisory board, a member of the executive board, a CEO, or a 1 percent shareholder.

Public-Private Partnerships in Puerto Rico: A Handbook

DLA Piper

Historically, there has been vigorous debate among the residents of Puerto Rico for and against the privatization of public property and public services.

Takata Can Extend Airbag Lawsuit Freeze for Individuals

Motley Rice

The Delaware bankruptcy judge presiding over the Takata case on Monday granted the debtors’ request to extend the freeze on lawsuits connected to its dangerously defective airbag inflators through late February for individual claims, but will revisit a stay on state enforcement actions in 30 days.

What Cheap Oil Hath Wrought

Michelle V. Rafter

Plunging prices have decimated energy industry profits and jobs, but have given consumers more power at the pump.

In the News Weekly Roundup: Court Rules for Taxes in Online Retail

Best Lawyers

News from our listed lawyers. This week: New leadership at Richards, Layton & Finger, and developments in the Supreme Court.

Q&A with Panayotis Bernitsas at Bernitsas Law

Best Lawyers

A Q&A with Advisory Board member Panayotis Bernitsas at Bernitsas Law.

Q&A with Franklin Hoet-Linares of Venezuela’s Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque

Best Lawyers

An interview with Franklin Hoet-Linares of Venezuela’s Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque.

Challenges to Legal Practitioners in the Trump Era

Sean M. Cleary

In the case of tort laws and legal reform, for instance, Trump seems to side with "the little guy.”

Jeff Hirsch discusses the legal climate in Ca

Q&A with Jeff Hirsch of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP

Nicole Ortiz

"There is national mobility in Canada, so there is, in essence, free movement of lawyers across the country."

The Promised Land

Jennifer Alvey

Real work-life balance and sophisiticated practice at a women-owned law firm.

Q&A with Emmanuel Daoud of Cabinet D'Avocats Vigo

Meredith Hinshaw-Chaney

"Very often, people deem criminal law is tougher than criminal business law. I don’t agree; I believe that practicing criminal business law implies facing specific difficulties, in particular, the high technicity of cases."

A Trial Is all about the Appeal

Campbell D. Barrett and Judge Lynda B. Munro

Every trial has the potential for an appeal. The likelihood of an appeal is enhanced when the judge has picked a clear winner and loser after a family bench trial.