Supreme Court approves amendments to Bankruptcy Rule 2019: amendments likely to take effect on December 1, 2011 *

USA - May 9 2011
On April 27, 2011, the United States Supreme Court approved certain amendments to Bankruptcy Rule 2019 requiring disclosures by certain creditors and equity holders in Chapter 11 cases.

Co-authors: Jon Kibbe, Michael Friedman.

The secured lender review: seven cautionary rules *

USA - May 3 2011
A number of recent decisions issued by prominent courts have changed the restructuring landscape for all constituents, in particular for secured lenders.

Co-authors: Ancela R. Nastasi.

Passive investors only -- strategic investors need not apply: Dish Network Corp. v. DBSD N. AM., Inc. *

USA - February 22 2011
Does this sound familiar?

Co-authors: Michael Friedman.

Unanimous lender consent provisions may not provide the protection expected *

USA - August 21 2009
Credit agreements typically provide that any amendment permitting the release of "all or substantially all" of the collateral requires the unanimous consent of the lenders.

Co-authors: Nicholas A. Whitney.