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Reader's Digest, Walter Machnicki Jan 2012

Reader's Digest, Walter Machnicki

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

No abstract provided.


Mesa Airlines, Brittany Brent, Lindy Harris Jan 2012

Mesa Airlines, Brittany Brent, Lindy Harris

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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Solyndra, Brandon Brewer, Matthew Kinsey, Anthony Mendenhall Jan 2012

Solyndra, Brandon Brewer, Matthew Kinsey, Anthony Mendenhall

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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In Re Jazz Photo Corp., Archie Carden, Cory Swainston Jan 2012

In Re Jazz Photo Corp., Archie Carden, Cory Swainston

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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In Re Adelphia Communications Corp., Hilari Sheffield, Adam Smith Jan 2012

In Re Adelphia Communications Corp., Hilari Sheffield, Adam Smith

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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New Era Bankruptcy, Holly N. Mancl Jan 2012

New Era Bankruptcy, Holly N. Mancl

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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The Bankruptcy Of D & K Aviation, T J. Hatter, Maurice Echols, Michael Mason Jan 2012

The Bankruptcy Of D & K Aviation, T J. Hatter, Maurice Echols, Michael Mason

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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The Bankruptcy Of Golfers' Warehouse, Inc.: A Lesson In How To Sell A Business In Chapter 11, Briton Collins, Will Smith, David Choi Jan 2012

The Bankruptcy Of Golfers' Warehouse, Inc.: A Lesson In How To Sell A Business In Chapter 11, Briton Collins, Will Smith, David Choi

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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Independence Air, Kara West, Patrick Woodside Jan 2012

Independence Air, Kara West, Patrick Woodside

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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Lambuth, Jennifer Crake, Zackarij Gradner, Scott Mcleod Jan 2012

Lambuth, Jennifer Crake, Zackarij Gradner, Scott Mcleod

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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Movie Gallery, Cornell Kennedy, Phylinda Ramsey, Kevin Rayburn Jan 2012

Movie Gallery, Cornell Kennedy, Phylinda Ramsey, Kevin Rayburn

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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The Story Of Kmart's Reorganization, John Fisher, Justin Wolbert Jan 2011

The Story Of Kmart's Reorganization, John Fisher, Justin Wolbert

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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Drug Fair Group, Inc., Robby Lockett, Scott Lochridge, Jessica Manning Jan 2011

Drug Fair Group, Inc., Robby Lockett, Scott Lochridge, Jessica Manning

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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Vacating Chrysler, George Kuney Jun 2010

Vacating Chrysler, George Kuney

College of Law Faculty Scholarship

This article examines the Chrysler section 363 transaction and the opinions that approved it. Chrysler may be merely another example of good facts and a crisis making what is, perhaps, bad law, which has been a pattern in the evolution of chapter 11 jurisprudence since the Bankruptcy Code was enacted in 1978. The Supreme Court appears to have recognized this in the Chrysler case and took the opportunity created by the petition for the certiorari to attempt to wipe the slate clean and reestablish the pre-Chrysler status quo. If this was the Justices’ intent, it is not clear that they …


Vacating Chrysler, George Kuney Jun 2010

Vacating Chrysler, George Kuney

Scholarly Works

This article examines the Chrysler section 363 transaction and the opinions that approved it. Chrysler may be merely another example of good facts and a crisis making what is, perhaps, bad law, which has been a pattern in the evolution of chapter 11 jurisprudence since the Bankruptcy Code was enacted in 1978. The Supreme Court appears to have recognized this in the Chrysler case and took the opportunity created by the petition for the certiorari to attempt to wipe the slate clean and reestablish the pre-Chrysler status quo. If this was the Justices’ intent, it is not clear that they …


In Re Crabtree & Evelyn: "Almost Washed Up", Kristina Chuck, Lin Ye Apr 2010

In Re Crabtree & Evelyn: "Almost Washed Up", Kristina Chuck, Lin Ye

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

Crabtree and Evelyn (“C&E”) started in 1972 as an outlet of fine soaps from all over the globe. The name was derived from the crabapple tree and John Evelyn who was a Renaissance Englishman who had works on the conservation of forests and timber. Over the almost forty years since then it has expanded what it has to offer from fine soaps to a variety of other products including “personal care products and related accessories, fragrances, comestibles (i.e., food products including cookies, teas and jams), products for the home and gift arrangements.”

It also “manufactures and distributes more …


Death Of A (Used Car) Salesman: An Examination Of The Incredible Auto Sales, Llc Bankruptcy, Alicia Teubert, Melissa Carraso Apr 2010

Death Of A (Used Car) Salesman: An Examination Of The Incredible Auto Sales, Llc Bankruptcy, Alicia Teubert, Melissa Carraso

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

At first glance, the Incredible Auto Sales, LLC (“Incredible Auto”) Chapter 11 bankruptcy appeared fairly standard. A once prospering business found itself in the red trying to keep its inventory stocked, pay its bills, and remain a going concern. On paper, the prospects of reorganization seemed promising. It had nearly $2 million worth of inventory. It had nearly $200,000 worth of machinery, fixtures, parts, and supplies. Plus, there was a market for its product because Incredible Auto was the only Kia MotorsAmerica (“KIA”) dealership in a 250-300 mile radius. However, the Incredible Auto on paper was not the same Incredible …


Tragedy On The Descent: The Ascent And Fall Of Eddie Bauer, Austin Fleming, Bryan C. Hathorn Apr 2010

Tragedy On The Descent: The Ascent And Fall Of Eddie Bauer, Austin Fleming, Bryan C. Hathorn

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

For many entrepreneurs, bankruptcy is the unfortunate end of what began as a business dream. The birth of a business is an exciting time for the entrepreneur, but its death is often a painful process—both for the company's owners and its creditors. Those businesses that choose not to reorganize close their doors forever. However, reorganization can often salvage a business enterprise that is a good one but is impaired by debt, crisis, or simple bad luck.

The goals of the reorganization process are clear—the idea is to produce a viable business enterprise but one not necessarily owned by the original …


Active Ride Shop : Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Matt Fink, Philip Meyer Apr 2010

Active Ride Shop : Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Matt Fink, Philip Meyer

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

In 2008, hundreds of people waited in the rain for the grand opening of Active Ride Shop’s new Chico Hills location, its twenty-sixth store and its biggest opening event yet. In the same year, Active was awarded the Surf Industry Men’s Retailer of the Year Award, yet less than a year later the company would file for chapter 11 protection. This paper will explore Active’s financial downturn and resulting chapter 11 case, inform the reader about the workings of the chapter 11 process, and impart an understanding of how the process works in the context of a non-plan sale of …


Appalachian Oil Company, Inc.: A Company's Journey After Running Out Of Gas, Allison S. Jackson, Raymond G. Lewallen Jr., Jennifer T. Mcginn Apr 2010

Appalachian Oil Company, Inc.: A Company's Journey After Running Out Of Gas, Allison S. Jackson, Raymond G. Lewallen Jr., Jennifer T. Mcginn

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

When Appalachian Oil Company, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 protection on February 9, 2009, it marked the end of an era for a company with more than eighty-six years of experience in the petroleum products industry. The company’s failure was attributable to a couple of factors, including the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression and a parasitic parent company. The combination of a lack of operating income and access to credit rendered the company insolvent and unable to continue its operations. Appalachian Oil Company, Inc.’s journey through Chapter 11, however, was unique in that it never reemerged; rather, the …


Non-Debtor Releases And Travelers V. Bailey: A Circuit Split That Is Likely To Remain, George Kuney Mar 2010

Non-Debtor Releases And Travelers V. Bailey: A Circuit Split That Is Likely To Remain, George Kuney

College of Law Faculty Scholarship

The Travelers Indemnity Company v. Bailey, 129 S.Ct. 2195 (2009), presented the Supreme Court with the opportunity to review and decide the issue of whether or not bankruptcy courts have jurisdiction to release non-debtors from claims of other non-debtors that have no impact upon and are not derived from the res of the bankruptcy estate. Instead of reaching the question, however, the Court, in an opinion authored by Justice Souter and joined in by Justices Roberts, Scalia, Kennedy, Thomas, Breyer, and Alito, disposed of the case under the principles of res judicata and the bar on collaterally attacking a final …


Non-Debtor Releases And Travelers V. Bailey: A Circuit Split That Is Likely To Remain, George Kuney Mar 2010

Non-Debtor Releases And Travelers V. Bailey: A Circuit Split That Is Likely To Remain, George Kuney

Scholarly Works

The Travelers Indemnity Company v. Bailey, 129 S.Ct. 2195 (2009), presented the Supreme Court with the opportunity to review and decide the issue of whether or not bankruptcy courts have jurisdiction to release non-debtors from claims of other non-debtors that have no impact upon and are not derived from the res of the bankruptcy estate. Instead of reaching the question, however, the Court, in an opinion authored by Justice Souter and joined in by Justices Roberts, Scalia, Kennedy, Thomas, Breyer, and Alito, disposed of the case under the principles of res judicata and the bar on collaterally attacking a final …


Unethical Protection? Model Rule 1.8(H) And Plan Releases Of Professional Liability, George Kuney Jul 2009

Unethical Protection? Model Rule 1.8(H) And Plan Releases Of Professional Liability, George Kuney

Scholarly Works

The American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct address the propriety of attorneys obtaining releases from their clients of either past claims or future claims against themselves. Under the applicable Model Rule, both types of releases require the involvement, or the opportunity for involvement, of independent counsel to review and advise the client on the issue.

Releases in chapter 11 plans typically cover insiders, members of the creditors’ committee, and the debtor’s and committee’s counsel. Few courts or disciplinary bodies of the various state bars have addressed the ethical issues that arise when counsel insert into a plan of …


Unethical Protection? Model Rule 1.8(H) And Plan Releases Of Professional Liability, George Kuney Jan 2009

Unethical Protection? Model Rule 1.8(H) And Plan Releases Of Professional Liability, George Kuney

College of Law Faculty Scholarship

The American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct address the propriety of attorneys obtaining releases from their clients of either past claims or future claims against themselves. Under the applicable Model Rule, both types of releases require the involvement, or the opportunity for involvement, of independent counsel to review and advise the client on the issue.Releases in chapter 11 plans typically cover insiders, members of the creditors’ committee, and the debtor’s and committee’s counsel. Few courts or disciplinary bodies of the various state bars have addressed the ethical issues that arise when counsel insert into a plan of reorganization …


U.S. Airways, Petrie, Patterson Jan 2006

U.S. Airways, Petrie, Patterson

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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Fao Schwartz In Chapter 22: Too Big For Its Britches, Andrea Kuban, Chris Reiley, Mary Walker Apr 2005

Fao Schwartz In Chapter 22: Too Big For Its Britches, Andrea Kuban, Chris Reiley, Mary Walker

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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Mississippi Chemical, Stacie Odencal, Jeremy Deese Jan 2005

Mississippi Chemical, Stacie Odencal, Jeremy Deese

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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Tyson, Neal Cope, Doug Elkins Jan 2005

Tyson, Neal Cope, Doug Elkins

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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H.W. Johns - Manville, Steven P. Ingram, James K. Lam Jan 2005

H.W. Johns - Manville, Steven P. Ingram, James K. Lam

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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The A.H. Robins Bankruptcy, Jeb Gerth, Ed Meade, Ryan Russell Apr 2004

The A.H. Robins Bankruptcy, Jeb Gerth, Ed Meade, Ryan Russell

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies

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