Yes, says the First Circuit. The First Circuit recently affirmed the District Court’s decision to deny a group of bondholders’ (the “Bondholders”) motion to have a trustee appointed for the Employees Retirement System of the...more
5/9/2020
/ Appeals ,
Avoidance ,
Bankruptcy Code ,
Chapter 9 ,
Creditors ,
Debtors ,
Judicial Appointments ,
Puerto Rico ,
Retirement Funds ,
Reversible Error ,
Trustees
A New Jersey District Court recently addressed several issues in connection with the appointment of a future claims representative (“FCR”). In light of the recent increase in mass-tort bankruptcy cases, exploring these issues...more
10/11/2019
/ Appeals ,
Asbestos Litigation ,
Asbestos Trust Claims ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Disinterested Parties ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Future Claims ,
Judicial Appointments ,
Legal Representatives ,
Mass Tort Litigation ,
Nominations ,
Objections ,
Standard of Review ,
Trustees