Insolvency News and Analysis – July 11, 2014

11 Jul Insolvency News and Analysis – July 11, 2014

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Trends

Commercial Bankruptcy Filings Drop 22% for the First Half of 2014

Secured Claims

Small Formalities, Big Consequences in Secured Credit Law – An Update

Cross-Border

DLA Global Insight

In re Octaviar: Minimal US Property Satisfies Chapter 15 Foreign Debtor Eligibility Requirements Imposed by Second Circuit

Kazakhstan’s New Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy Law

Chapter 11 again mooted as an option for Australia’s insolvency regime

Workers’ rights key for legislators in weighing up Hong Kong bankruptcy bill

Sales

Rights of First Refusal in Bankruptcy Sales – Bankruptcy Court Finds Provision in Operating Agreement Unenforceable

Avoidance and Other Recovery Sources

Court Holds Professional Liability Insurance Covers Restitutionary Settlement

Leases and Executory Contracts

Leases and Executory Contracts in Chapter 11

More:

• Modernizing Kazakhstan’s insolvency legislation