Two law professors recently shared their thoughts in interviews with The Texas Lawbook on what defenses Jackson Walker is likely to raise in litigation where the U.S. Trustee is attempting to claw back millions in fees awarded to the firm in cases where David Jones served as a mediator or judge. Jones resigned his bench last year after a secret romantic relationship with a former Jackson Walker bankruptcy professor came to light.
California Trucking Firm Files Bankruptcy in Houston
In its bankruptcy petition, Kal Freight cites between $100 million and $500 million in liabilities and provides the same range for its assets. Houston lawyer Benjamin Lawrence Wallen of Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones along with lawyers from the firm’s New York and California offices are listed as Kal Freight’s lead legal advisors.
Sidley Leads Independence Drilling’s Bankruptcy Restructuring in SDTX
Houston-based Independence Contract Drilling and its affiliated company, Sidewinder Drilling, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Monday in the Southern District of Texas. ICD leaders chose Sidley Austin as its lead legal advisor. Latham & Watkins is counsel for the noteholders. Piper Sandler is the investment bank advising ICD.
Foley Leads Vodka Maker’s Bankruptcy
The U.S. subsidiary of vodka producer Stoli Group and its sister company, whiskey maker Kentucky Owl, have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Northern District of Texas.
Litigation Roundup: Google Goes After Ex-Engineer Over Allegedly Posting Trade Secrets Online
In this edition of Litigation Roundup, the U.S. Supreme Court agrees to review a Fifth Circuit decision against the Federal Communications Commission, we identify the Dallas lawyers who helped secure a nearly $100 million verdict for the family of Botham Jean, and Vedder Price is tapped to represent NFL quarterback Baker Mayfield in a $12 million family feud.
Kirkland, Haynes Boone, A&O Shearman Lead Northvolt AB Bankruptcy in SDTX
Swedish-based electric car supplier Northvolt AB filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of Texas Thursday. The case has been assigned to U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Alfredo Perez.
Judge Isgur Tosses Insurers’ $1.3B Claims Against Zachry, Chiyoda
According to audio of the hearing available on the docket, Judge Isgur told counsel for the insurers about four minutes before he issued an oral ruling from the bench dismissing the subrogation that he wasn’t inclined to adopt his arguments. “I’m not even following a little bit of your argument, just so you know,” he said. “It seems obvious that you’re wrong.”
CareMax Hires Sidley to Lead Chapter 11 in NDTX
A Miami-headquartered and publicly traded healthcare network filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday in Dallas, citing between $500 million and $1 billion in liabilities but less than $500 million in assets.
Porter Hedges, Latham Lead Vroom’s Bankruptcy
Houston-headquartered Vroom Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday in the Southern District of Texas, citing about $305 million in liabilities but only $44 million in assets. An automotive finance company and digital service platform for car retailers, Vroom selected Porter Hedges as its lead legal advisor and Latham & Watkins as special advisory counsel. The company also selected Stout Risius Ross as its financial advisor and Verita Global as claims and noticing agent.
How Instant Brands Went From Victim to Accused, According to Bankruptcy Trustee
A New York firm apparently victimized by questionable bookkeeping in an M&A deal was accused by a bankruptcy trustee last week of using that same questionable bookkeeping to pay $345 million in dividends to itself and its investors from a fraudulently obtained loan.
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