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June 16, 2023
On April 19, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision, holding that section 363(m) of the Bankruptcy Code is not jurisdictional in terms of appellate review of an asset sale order, but, rather, that section 363(m) only contains limitations on the relief that may be afforded
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March 14, 2023
On February 22, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision holding that debtors whose debts were incurred through fraud may not have such debts discharged, even if the debtor did not participate in, or even have knowledge of, the fraud. In Bartenwerfer v. Buckley, 598 U.S.
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January 6, 2022
The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) codifies federal policy favoring the enforceability of contractual arbitration clauses. Due to the FAA, courts will thus generally require parties to arbitrate a dispute if their contract so dictates.
This is no less true in bankruptcy court, at least in connecti
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July 31, 2023
On Friday, July 7, 2023, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued an important decision construing the application of the statute of limitations in wrongful death cases. The decision likely will have the greatest impact in product liability litigation, such as tobacco and asbestos cases, whe
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June 9, 2023
In 2019, the United States Supreme Court concluded that the “wholly groundless” exception employed by the Fifth Circuit and some other Courts of Appeals was inconsistent with the text of the Federal Arbitration Act and with Supreme Court precedent.1 The “wholly groundless” exception allowed the cour
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May 23, 2023
A supervisor, upon hearing a complaint of sexual harassment, decided to investigate on her own. Kristie Alley, a frontline supervisor at a Penguin Random House warehouse, received a complaint of sexual harassment from an employee that she supervised. Although the employer had directed all supervis
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August 15, 2024
McElroy Deutsch is pleased to announce that 34 of its attorneys have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® with 5 of its attorneys receiving “Lawyer of the Year” recognitions. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence."For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions," said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer.
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June 19, 2024
McElroy Deutsch is pleased to announce its 2024 accolades from Chambers USA in the areas of Insurance, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Labor & Employment, and Litigation: General Commercial. This marks the Firm's 20th consecutive year of inclusion in this esteemed guide. Chambers USA also recognized 8 McElroy Deutsch attorneys in this year’s rankings.The Firm’s ranked attorneys include:Jeffrey Bernstein - Bankruptcy/RestructuringGary D. Bressler - Bankruptcy/RestructuringJohn T. Coyne - InsuranceThomas R. Curtin - Litigation: General CommercialBarry D. Kleban - Bankruptcy/RestructuringJoseph P.
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June 17, 2024
McElroy Deutsch is pleased to announce that Gary D. Bressler has been recognized in The Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers for 2024. Gary is one of only 35 Delaware attorneys named to this year's list.The honorees were selected for this guide through a time-honed process combining robust nominations, independent research, and vetting with peers.