ModivCare Hires Latham, Hunton AK to Lead Chapter 11

A Denver-based medical transportation company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of Texas stating the court restructuring is “intended to strengthen its financial foundation while continuing to provide access to care, reduce costs, and improve outcomes for clients and members nationwide.” Citing more than 25,000 creditors and $1 billion to $10 billion in financial liabilities, ModivCare Inc. and 70 of its affiliated businesses hired Latham & Watkins and Hunton Andrews Kurth as its lead legal advisors for the restructuring.

August 21, 2025 Mark Curriden

Aleon Metals Uses MoFo, Norton Rose Fulbright for SDTX Bankruptcy

Lithium-ion battery recycler Aleon Metals and two of its subsidiaries, Gladieux Metals Recycling and Aleon Renewable Metals, filed for Chapter 11 restructuring Sunday in the Southern District of Texas.

August 18, 2025 Mark Curriden

U.S. Trustee Opposes Jackson Walker Bankruptcy Settlements, Seeks Trial and Stronger Penalties

The federal government’s bankruptcy court watchdog asked a federal judge Friday to reject efforts by Jackson Walker to individually settle claims against it involving the law firm’s critical role in the secret romance scandal between one of its partners and former Houston Bankruptcy Judge David Jones.

August 16, 2025 Mark Curriden

Sungard AS, Jackson Walker Reach Bankruptcy Fee Settlement

Information technology company Sungard AS New Holdings has asked the court to approve a $385,000 settlement it reached with Jackson Walker that would end its bankruptcy fee dispute with the Dallas-based law firm. This marks back-to-back weeks companies involved in the bankruptcy fee dispute have asked the court to approve settlements with the firm.

August 1, 2025 Michelle Casady

Bondholders Call for Judge Isgur to Recuse from GWG Holdings Bankruptcy Case

GWG Holdings bondholders call for U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur to step away from the case, alleging he is protecting David Jones, a former bankruptcy judge, and Elizabeth Freeman, a former Jackson Walker partner with whom Jones had an undisclosed romantic relationship. 

August 7, 2025 Alexa Shrake

Texas Fracking Sand Miner Files for Bankruptcy in NDTX

Citing $100 million to $500 million in liabilities and assets, FCI Sand Operation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Northern District of Texas on Wednesday. 

July 31, 2025 Mark Curriden

Industrial 3D Printer Files for Bankruptcy in Houston

Massachusetts-based Desktop Metal Operating and 15 of its affiliated companies have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of Texas.

July 28, 2025 Mark Curriden

Seadrill Partners Seeks Approval of Jackson Walker Bankruptcy Settlement

Seadrill Partners and Seadrill Limited — the offshore drilling rig operators whose bankruptcy proceedings are among the 33 cases where the U.S. Trustee’s Office is trying to claw back millions in fees awarded to Jackson Walker — asked the court on Friday to approve its $485,000 settlement with the Dallas-based law firm. 

July 25, 2025 Michelle Casady