Delaware

Lender Can’t Use Corporate Structure to Waive a Company’s Right to File Bankruptcy

Delaware’s Judge Carey slams the door on waivers of the right to file chapter 11.

Valuation Date Chosen to Avoid ‘Gamesmanship’

Early valuation aids a debtor in stripping off during an up market.

Judges Sontchi and Drain Agree on Treatment Among Undersecured Creditors

No need for venue-shopping between Delaware and New York for undersecured creditors.

No Claim Arises from Loss of a Make-Whole Premium, Delaware District Judge Holds

Delaware is now on par with New York in disallowing make-whole premiums.

Delaware Judge Categorically Bars All Counsel from Compensation for Defense of Fees

Artful drafting cannot evade ASARCO to reimburse counsel for defense of fees.

Committee Counsel Fees at 56% Are Ok in Delaware

Lender's plea of poverty falls on deaf ears in a sick Delaware case.

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