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How the Middle East became an issue in East Bay House race
AIPAC and affiliated groups have spent $4 million to defeat California State Sen. Aisha Wahab in the campaign to succeed Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Trump’s Patriot Games are billed as a youth sports contest. They’re also a test of patriotic branding
The premise sounds almost fictional: one boy and one girl from every state, territory and some tribal nations, flown to a private campus in Ohio to compete in a televised athletic contest called the Patriot Games — a Trump-backed youth competition with obstacle courses, patriotic testimonials and inevitable comparisons to The Hunger Games.
Trump’s Patriot Games are billed as a youth sports contest. They’re also a test of patriotic branding
The premise sounds almost fictional: one boy and one girl from every state, territory and some tribal nations, flown to a private campus in Ohio to compete in a televised athletic contest called the Patriot Games — a Trump-backed youth competition with obstacle courses, patriotic testimonials and inevitable comparisons to The Hunger Games.
New Hampshire 2026: From first-in-the-nation to first-in-boredom
Traditionally, the Granite State is where the political action lives free. In 2026, it’s, so far, where the action has gone to die.
California may fine content creators who don't disclose they were paid to post about politics
California and other states are debating whether to crack down on social media influencers making political advertisements without disclosing that they were paid.
Poll: Voters See Political Parties as More Extreme Than Their Own Candidates
In a New York Times/Siena poll of battleground states, national parties were seen as too far to the right or the left, while nominees were viewed as more moderate.
Growing smarter farmers: University, neighborhoods localize climate science
BALTIMORE -- Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm was thriving in Baltimore's Greenspring neighborhood when researchers from Morgan State University proposed establishing a weather station in its fields.
Here are The Observer’s top 25 NC football recruits. Where will they play in college?
In all, 16 of the top 25 are headed out of state, including the state’s top player. How many are going to Duke, NC State or UNC?
Moderate Democrat in Hawaii Defeats Progressive House Challenger
Representative Ed Case beat Jarrett Keohokalole, a younger progressive, in a race that centered on questions of generational change and the state’s skyrocketing cost of living.
Nemaha Sports Construction claims Class B Legion state title
Highlights from Nemaha Sports Construction's (Lincoln Christian) Class B State Legion Championship victory.
Chester County doctor explains prostate cancer spread as Joe Biden's health worsens, son says
Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, said his father's cancer has spread to his bones and is "very debilitating" and "painful".
Orlando Science Center to host charity and legacy planning event in August
Orlando Science Center hosts The Science of Your Legacy event on Aug. 21, 2026, to discuss estate planning and giving.
Concerns raised after officials reject renewal of waiver authorizing Arkansas’ ‘private option’ for health insurance
Federal officials' decision to reject Arkansas' request to renew a waiver authorizing the state's Medicaid expansion program has raised concerns among officials and experts about what will come next for the state's healthcare system and the program's more than 200,000 enrollees.
Cam Edwards Ready to Lead Michigan State’s Backfield in 2026
Michigan State enters the 2026 season with plenty of new faces and questions surrounding its offense, but the Spartans may already have their answer at running back. UConn transfer Cam Edwards arrives in East Lansing after putting together the best season of his college career, giving Michigan State an experienced and proven option to lead…
Alaska Sports Scoreboard: Aug. 8, 2026
Scores and results from competitions across the state.
To the editor: Ohio rates as top state for business
The Toledo Blade editorial on July 12 celebrated Ohio’s rating as the top state for business by CNBC. The editorial did mention one caveat “Educational ...
Here's why both of New Mexico's senators voted against Todd Blanche for Trump's Atty General
By a one vote margin, 50-49, the United States Senate voted early Saturday morning to approve President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and acting attorney general, to be the permanent Attorney General of the United States. Todd’s nomination was opposed by every Democrat and two Republicans, Susan Collins of Maine […]
Md. health officials report record-breaking 50 heat-related deaths this summer
The number of heat-related deaths soared in July, with 43 deaths reported just last month, according to a Wednesday update to the state’s weather-related illness dashboard.
What Lies Beneath: The Shocking Truth About Carbon Hidden Underground - Futura-Sciences
The Surprising Underground Wilderness This fall, many of us will stroll through forests in search of that elusive perfect mushroom for dinner. But researchers at the University of Michigan (United States) have gone a fair bit further—and deeper. For the very first time, they succeeded in quantifying the abundance of...
West Virginia politician says a ‘gold rush’ is coming for mining
State Sen. Chris Rose, R-W.Va., discusses the Trump administration’s investment in critical minerals on ‘Fox Report.’
Devin Booker reacts to Larry Fitzgerald Hall of Fame enshrinement
GLENDALE – Saturday was a celebratory day for fans across the Valley, as Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald is officially enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Fans across the state travelled to Canton to cheer on their wide receiver, including Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker.
Cowboys Pursuing Trade for ‘Specific Player’ After Jerry Jones Statement
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has said he intends to make a trade during training camp. Is there a specific player in mind? The post Cowboys Pursuing Trade for ‘Specific Player’ After Jerry Jones Statement appeared first on HEAVY.
Tommy John misses Old-Timers' Day to continue cancer treatment
NEW YORK – Tommy John, whose Major League pitching career was extended by a revolutionary elbow procedure that now carries his name, penned an emotional statement addressing the Yankees and their fans ahead of Saturday’s Old-Timers’ Day festivities at Yankee Stadium. “I want to thank the Yankees organization and the
Business Notes: Norfolk shipyard honored; state chamber of commerce names new CEO
View which businesses are celebrating milestones and who is getting accolades.
Crews battle early morning fire at Cambria Co. business
WJAC provides news, weather and sports information for Johnstown, Altoona, State College and DuBois, Pennsylvania. Our coverage area includes Bedford, Everett, Somerset, Meyersdale, Ebensburg, Windber, Hollidaysburg, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Tyrone, Bellefonte, Philipsburg, Clearfield, Punxsutawney, St. Marys, Brookville, Emporium, Treasure Lake, Ridgway, Centre Hall, Reynoldsville and Curwensville.
GCSU grant seeks to grow rural business - The Union-Recorder
Georgia College & State University has been awarded more than $700,000 in federal funding to boost business development throughout Georgia, specifically within rural areas.
Joe Biden’s prostate cancer getting worse, Hunter Biden says
Former US President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter said in an interview.
Overcrowding, drugs and health crisis behind Mecklenburg jail deaths, sheriff says
Recent deaths spark state investigations as leaders remain split on reopening Jail North
Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote
The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Blanche the second confirmed attorney general since Trump returned to the White House last year with a stated desire to use the law enforcement agency to investigate his political enemies.
Oregonian Mark Cruz will lead federal Indian Health Service
An Oregonian with deep ties to state politics is slated to be the head of the federal Indian Health Service.
5 dead, 4 hospitalized in Louisiana from flesh-eating bacteria outbreak: health officials
A rare bacteria found in warm coastal waters has killed five people in Louisiana so far in 2026, with state health officials warning residents to take notice.
5 dead, 4 hospitalized in Louisiana from flesh-eating bacteria outbreak: health officials
WCHS ABC 8 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Charleston and nearby towns and communities in the Tri-State area, including Huntington, Dunbar, Marmet, Montgomery, Nitro, South Charleston, St. Albans, Cedar Grove, Chesapeake, Clendenin, East Bank, Glasgow, Pratt, Cross Lanes, Elkview, Pinch, Sissonville, Big Chimney, Cabin Creek, Chelyan, Davis Creek, Institute, Jefferson, Loudendale, Mink Shoals, Pocatalico, Quick, Quincy, Rand, Buffalo, Eleanor, Hurricane, Nitro, Poca, Winfield, Culloden, Fraziers Bottom, Hometown, Red House, Scott Depot, Teays Valley, Danville, Madison, Hamlin, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Delbarton, Kermit, Gilbert, Matewan, Williamson, Summersville, Richwood, Flatwoods, Gassaway, Sutton, Spencer, Ravenswood, Ripley, Mason, Point Pleasant, Ashland, Pikeville, Ironton, Portsmouth, Gallipolis, and Athens.
5 dead, 4 hospitalized in Louisiana from flesh-eating bacteria outbreak: health officials
A rare bacteria found in warm coastal waters has killed five people in Louisiana so far in 2026, with state health officials warning residents to take notice.
5 dead, 4 hospitalized in Louisiana from flesh-eating bacteria outbreak: health officials
A rare bacteria found in warm coastal waters has killed five people in Louisiana so far in 2026, with state health officials warning residents to take notice.
Nigerian governor details victims' health after government rescues hundreds from jihadi kidnappings
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governor of Nigeria's Kwara State, says the country is still assessing victims' health after Nigerian forces rescued hundreds of women and children after six months in jihadi captivity. Credit: Associated Press
Is lettuce safe to eat now? What to know amid cyclospora outbreak
State at the center of the cyclospora outbreak, Michigan, said residents can go back to eating lettuce as usual. Some food experts agree.
This tiny gold crystal could bring quantum technology out of the deep freeze
Scientists have created the first quantum material that can sort and transport different quantum states of light at room temperature, potentially removing the need for bulky, ultra-cold refrigeration systems. Built from a gold film carved with hundreds of microscopic structures, the ultrathin “metacrystal” acts like a filter that directs different kinds of quantum light along separate paths while preserving the information they carry.
Colorado Politics Calendar Aug. 10-16
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
Our kids can't afford for us to politicize vaccines
As measles outbreaks continue to emerge in the United States and throughout the world, it is essential that federal health officials rejoin the fight.
Democratic voters who used to back Susan Collins aren’t so sure anymore
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) has counted on split-ticket voters to help her win office in a blue state. Some of those supporters are more reluctant to vote for her again.
Brenda Lucas: Community news for Saturday, Aug. 8
Click for community news in the Huntington, West Virginia, and Tri-State area.
California may fine content creators who don't disclose they were paid to post about politics
States are debating whether to crack down on social media influencers making political advertisements without disclosing that they were paid
States respond to paid political posts by social media content creators
States are debating whether to crack down on social media influencers making political advertisements without disclosing that they were paid.
Vigor embraces ‘unfinished business’ as Wolves chase another state championship in 2026
Fueled by the sting of last year's state championship loss, Vigor begins a new chapter in Class 4A with unfinished business and another roster built to compete for a Blue Map.
Arkansas State University System trustees approve $18 million for Newport health science center
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees on Friday unanimously approved an $18 million budget for the construction of a new health science center at its Newport campus.
Speeding driver plows through South St. Louis County sidewalk, foot from crashing into a business
St. Louis County Police said the incident happened around 2:40 a.m. Aug. 7. The driver admitted to speeding and losing control to officers on the scene, according to a statement from police.
Every SMU player drafted by the Golden State Warriors
Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of SMU.
Good Sports: Chat with Bulldogs women's soccer head Coach Gabriel Bolton
In this week's Good Sports, Sydney Berger sits down with Fresno State women's soccer head Coach Gabriel Bolton, who's leading the Bulldogs for the first time this season.
North Carolina politician says Democrats are coddling criminals
WARNING: Graphic content—State Rep. Tricia Cotham, R-N.C., criticizes soft-on-crime policies on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’
President Trump pumps up the 'Protect College Sports Act' as the Senate works to pass it
Trump urged Congress on Truth Social to pass the "Protect College Sports Act," warning that women's and Olympic sports will disappear without it.
Teachers and other state employees brace for possible health insurance increase
In what was a historic year for education funding in Oklahoma, lawmakers didn’t seem to prepare for a major insurance cost increase set to hit next year.
Ohio funding scholarships to boost mental health care
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Experts said there is an unprecedented need in Ohio for mental health care, but there aren’t enough professionals to meet the demand. A new state-funded scholarship pr…
Alaska officials award less than 2% of rural healthcare funding, postponing decision on remainder
The state Department of Health awarded $4.5 million out of $272 million in federal funds available.
Tackling prostate cancer and heart disease: Free Health screenings at Pro Football Hall of Fame
On Friday, fans and players who gathered at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton found an opportunity to address both — not at a doctor's office, but outside the Hall itself.
Health and safety complaints trigger state investigation at NKY long-term care facility
After a sexual assault allegation & a wrongful death lawsuit, an independent care facility is now under a state investigation.
Business Alum Builds a Marketplace for Cultural Style
Weddings, birthdays and celebrations often inspire people to wear attire that reflects their heritage and traditions. Through digital technologies, custom fashion — created to exact personal preferences and specifications — has provided an avenue for these occasions. But the growing field lacks standardization or best practices. Enter NOMAJI, the brainchild of Cal State Fullerton College of Business […]
Montana State students to help NASA science soar during 2026 total solar eclipse
MSU’s Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Program draws international interest as Aug. 12 event nears.
Vandalism, populism and a rise in state tourism: CT politics news
Murphy maps out his vision of ‘economic populism.’ State tourism had a big year. And vandalism at the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry.
'Bad rap': Midwest burger giant defies California business doom narrative
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers CEO Chris Dull defends California's business climate, telling Fox News Digital it gets a 'bad rap' while detailing the Midwest burger giant's expansion plans in the Golden State.
Live Results: Hawaii midterm primaries
An ongoing corruption scandal involving Hawaii’s lieutenant governor looms over Saturday’s state primary as nine candidates jockey to replace her.
WNBPA issues statement embracing diversity and inclusion amid trans athlete debate in women's sports
The Women's National Basketball Players Association praised diversity and inclusion while condemning hate against transgender people in a new statement.
As an American Jew, my first political loyalty is to American democracy
I’m an American Jew, and my political loyalty is not to Democrats or to Republicans. It is to American democracy. Full stop. That shouldn’t be controversial, but for some people, a Jew saying that their first political loyalty is to American democracy will sound like a statement against Israel. They’ll assume I have rejected my […]
Metro Health hosts back-to-school vaccine clinic for Immunization Awareness Month
San Antonio Metro Health hosts a back-to-school immunization event Aug. 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex. No appointment needed. Vaccines via state programs, plus family resources. Supplies limited.
In the decade since rate cuts began, NH business tax revenues grew by an inflation-adjusted $3 billion - THE JOSIAH BARTLETT CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY
In 2015, the year New Hampshire legislators began a series of business tax cuts, revenues from the state’s two primary business taxes were a combined $561.7 million. In the decade since, business tax revenues grew by more than $3 billion. From 2016-2025, the state collected $3.02 billion in new business tax revenue above the 2015 […]
Beachgoers warned after deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria kills 5 in southern state
Five deaths in Louisiana from Vibrio vulnificus mark a sharp rise, as all nine cases involved open wounds exposed to warm seawater this year.
Public Notice - Rural Health Transformation Advisory Committee Meeting
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Rural Health Transformation Advisory Committee will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The meeting will convene at 8:00 am in the Turntable room of the Thyra Thomson State Office Building at 444 W. Collins Drive, Casper, Wyoming. At the meeting, the Committee will discuss […]
WNBPA emphasizes inclusion amidst focus on transgender athletes
The Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) released a statement, emphasizing diversity and inclusion while saying the organization "will not be used as political pawns."
What is leprosy? Here's how many cases there are in Florida
According to the Florida Department of Health, cases of leprosy peaked in the state at 39 in 2025. So far this year, 19 cases have been reported.
JPS Health Network files "catastrophe notice" with state due to network downtime
A JPS spokesperson said the notice is only related to "the temporary interruption of our ability to process public information requests."
Commerce, EXIM Will Hit the Road with Exporting, Business Growth Resources
The Kansas Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Regional Export Program, announced the upcoming EXIM Roadshow. This first of its kind...
Will Mississippi send a Black Democrat to the US Senate? Scott Colom says don't count him out
Scott Colom is a Black man and a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi, a state traditionally led by white conservatives. Colom aims to unseat Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, a white supporter of President Donald Trump who is seeking her second term.
NC House GOP leader blasts State Health Plan’s new network. Others have concerns
NC lawmakers are “alarmed” by the new network, Majority Leader Brenden Jones says.
Soft serve beer debuts at the Wisconsin State Fair
WEST ALLILS, Wis. (WKOW) -- The Wisconsin State Fair is celebrating its 175th year with a unique twist on two of the state's most beloved staples: beer and dairy. At
Mamdani wants to form business panel with ex-Lazard, UBS bankers
Mamdani is courting UBS, Lazard and BofA veterans for an advisory council spanning finance, real estate and tech, people familiar with the matter say
Time for high school football: See which state kicks off its 2026 season today
The high school football season has officially arrived for this state.
Health of Portland must be measured by its residents
Neither visitors nor developers are going to contribute to our quality of life.
Loretta Carpio Carr: An Emerging Young Voice in Politics
With the upcoming Governor’s election in California, I watch with curiosity who will vote and who they will vote for. California’s population is comparatively young, with the median age range of 37.9 to 38.4 years. That’s younger than the overall United States, according to World Population Review. The Public Policy Institute of California shows that
Jalapeños linked to a U.S. salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor
Jalapeño peppers linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak have been traced back to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, federal officials say.
Roundup: CC’s drive-thru / Meta ordered to pay / ‘Basic business class’
Coffee in a hurry: CC’s Coffee House is opening its first drive-thru-only location at 319 W. Highway 30 in Gonzales on Aug. 8, offering a faster way for customers to enjoy coffee, breakfast and other menu favorites. The new store, located just off Interstate 10, will have a grand opening celebration Aug. 10-13 featuring daily […]
A decade of heart: Camp Lionheart celebrates 10 years
Camp Lionheart recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, bringing together children and teens with heart disease for a week of traditional summer camp activities in a medically supported environment.
PA Pork names new inaugural Penn State Sports Nutrition Fellow
Chritz will work closely with Penn State Sports Nutrition while serving as a nutrition ambassador for Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council.
Launch Family Entertainment signs lease for Missoula location
MISSOULA, Mont. — Launch Family Entertainment (Launch), a leading family entertainment franchise, has announced a signed lease for its first location in the state of Montana. The park will be situa…
Sunlight creates quantum entanglement once thought to require lasers
Scientists have generated quantum entanglement directly from sunlight, potentially offering a lower-energy alternative to the lasers normally used in quantum technology. Their outdoor experiment produced entangled photons with about 94% similarity to an ideal state. The result could pave the way for simpler quantum satellites, secure communications, and more energy-efficient quantum computing.
Business Restructuring Review Vol. 25 No. 4 July-August 2026
In This Issue New York Bankruptcy Court: Premature Allegations of Creditor Mistreatment Insufficient to Deny Chapter 15 Recognition of Foreign Restructuring Proceeding In In re ARD Finance, S.A., No. 25-12794 (MG), 2026 WL 817458 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Mar. 25, 2026), the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York was presented with a petition seeking chapter 15 recognition of Luxembourg's recently enacted bankruptcy law governing judicial reorganization proceedings. The court granted the petition, turning aside challenges to recognition voiced by a creditor group arguing that recognition should be denied based upon allegations of unfairness to creditors in the Luxembourg proceeding that would make recognition manifestly contrary to U.S. public policy. According to the bankruptcy court, recognition was warranted because: (i) the rules and procedures governing the proceeding under Luxembourg law were fundamentally fair; (ii) the petition otherwise satisfied chapter 15's recognition requirements; and (iii) the creditor group's allegations were premature, given the fact that the Luxembourg court presiding over the debtor's restructuring proceeding had not confirmed a restructuring plan, and all creditors had the right to participate fully and voice their objections in the proceeding (including the right to appeal an order approving a plan). [read more …] Florida Bankruptcy Court Examines Scope of Discovery in Chapter 15 Cases In In re Banco Master, S.A., No. 25-24568-SMG, 2026 WL 931729 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Apr. 6, 2026), the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida granted in part and denied in part post-recognition motions filed by an insider of a foreign debtor seeking to bar or limit discovery sought by the debtor's foreign representative concerning allegedly voidable transfers involving the debtors' U.S. real property. According to the court: (i) although chapter 15 includes its own discovery provisions among the relief that may be granted to a foreign representative, the expansive discovery available in cases under other chapters of the Bankruptcy Code is also available in chapter 15 cases; (ii) the discovery sought by the foreign representative was permissible; (iii) discovery regarding matters that were the subject of a pending adversary proceeding had to be undertaken under the more restrictive rules applicable to such proceedings; and (iv) a discovery request would be barred to the extent that it sought production of documents or testimony from a subpoenaed entity that exceeded the geographic limitations specified in such rules. [read more …] Delaware District Court Affirms Chapter 15 Recognition Order Enforcing Nonconsensual Third-Party Releases In U.S. Int'l Dev. Fin. Corp. v. Credito Real S.A.B. de C.V. SOFOM, E.N.R. (In re Credito Real S.A.B. de C.V. SOFOM, E.N.R.), 677 B.R. 192 (D. Del. 2026), appeal filed, No. 26-2356 (3d Cir. June 5, 2026), the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware affirmed a bankruptcy court order granting chapter 15 recognition to a Mexican "concurso mercantile" proceeding and enforcing nonconsensual third-party releases approved by the Mexican court. Agreeing with the bankruptcy court that the releases were not manifestly contrary to U.S. public policy, the district court concluded: "It is well settled that U.S. bankruptcy courts can give effect to foreign orders in recognized foreign proceedings pursuant to the authority granted in Chapter 15, even when those orders contain relief unavailable under U.S. law. [The appellant's] arguments misconstrue the Supreme Court's narrow holding in Purdue, applicable in Chapter 11 cases, as well as the statutory framework of Chapter 15 and its core policy objectives. Accordingly, I will affirm the Enforcement Order." The ruling has been appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. [read more …] Fifth Circuit: Bankruptcy Court, Not State Court, Had Jurisdiction to Allow or Disallow Administrative Expense Claim In Storey Minerals Ltd. v. EP Energy E&P Co., LP (Matter of EP Energy E&P Co., LP), 169 F.4th 609 (5th Cir. 2026), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed lower courts' rulings disallowing a creditor's administrative expense claim. It also rejected the creditor's argument that, because the claims were predicated on state law, a state court should adjudicate the merits of the state law causes of action before the bankruptcy court could allow or disallow the claim as an administrative expense. According to the Fifth Circuit, even though the causes of action were based on state law, the bankruptcy court had jurisdiction to determine whether the creditor's claims should be conferred with administrative expense priority in the debtors' chapter 11 case. [read more …] New York Bankruptcy Court: Dismissal of Involuntary Chapter 11 Case Filed Prior to Commencement of Foreign Restructuring Proceeding Unwarranted In In re Xinyuan Real Estate Co. Ltd., No. 25-10745 (PB), 2026 WL 592250 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Mar. 3. 2026), the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York considered the bona fides of an involuntary chapter 11 petition filed by certain holders of U.S. dollar-denominated notes against a holding company for a group of Chinese property development companies that filed a restructuring proceeding in the Cayman Islands after the noteholders filed the involuntary chapter 11 petition. The court denied the debtor's motion to dismiss the chapter 11 case. Given the timing of the filing of the Cayman Islands restructuring proceeding, the absence of any progress in the proceeding for seven months, the debtor's need to restructure notes governed by U.S. law, and the debtor's lack of any meaningful contacts to the Cayman Islands, dismissal of the chapter 11 case was unwarranted under the applicable provision of the Bankruptcy Code, international comity, or the doctrine of forum non conveniens. [read more …] Bankruptcy Court Evaluates Trustee's Authority to Sell Avoidance Actions and Right of Target Defendants to Object In In re Law Enf't Officers Sec. Union, No. 24-70277-JAD, 2026 WL 560452 (Bankr. W.D. Pa. Feb. 27, 2026), a chapter 7 trustee sought court approval to sell certain avoidance actions to a creditor of the debtor's estate. Potential targets of the subject avoidance actions objected, arguing that such claims were nontransferable powers of the trustee rather than saleable estate property and urging the court to approve their competing settlement with the trustee. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania disagreed with the potential defendants, holding that they lacked standing to object to the proposed sale, that avoidance actions are indeed estate property, and that the sale—rather than the settlement—best served the estate's interests. [read more …] U.S. Supreme Court Bankruptcy Roundup in Brief In Keathley v. Buddy Ayers Construction Inc., No. 25-6, 2026 WL 1686028 (U.S. June 11, 2026), the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a Fifth Circuit decision judicially estopping a chapter 13 debtor from asserting a personal injury claim against a construction company because the debtor failed to disclose the claim during his bankruptcy case. In so ruling, the Court held that "[t]he Fifth Circuit erred by artificially narrowing its inquiry to whether the debtor had knowledge of the underlying facts or a potential motive to conceal the claim." It represents the first time that the Court has applied judicial estoppel in the bankruptcy context, although it has suggested in other contexts that it may be inappropriate where an inconsistent legal position resulted from "inadvertence or mistake." Also in June, the Court denied petitions for certiorari in a few notable bankruptcy cases. [read more …] Newsworthy Heather Lennox (Cleveland/New York) (Star Individual), Bruce Bennett (Los Angeles) (Senior Statesperson), Kevyn D. Orr (Washington) (Eminent Practitioner), Gregory M. Gordon (Dallas) (Band 1), Carl E. Black (Cleveland), Corinne Ball (New York) (Senior Statesperson), Brad B. Erens (Chicago), Jeffrey B. Ellman (Atlanta), T. Daniel Reynolds (Cleveland), and Dan T. Moss (Washington/New York) were recognized as leading lawyers in the practice area Bankruptcy/Restructuring in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business. The 2026 edition of Lawdragon 500 Leading Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers ranked the following lawyers: Corinne Ball (New York) (Hall of Fame), Bruce Bennett (Los Angeles), Carl E. Black (Cleveland), Jeffrey B. Ellman (Atlanta), Brad B. Erens (Chicago), Gregory M. Gordon (Dallas), Heather Lennox (Cleveland/New York), Joshua M. Mester (Los Angeles), and Kevyn D. Orr (Washington). Fabienne Beuzit (Paris) and Jasper Berkenbosch (Amsterdam) were among the "Leading Individuals" ranked in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 EMEA guide in the field of Restructuring and Insolvency or Insolvency. Rodolphe Carrière (Paris) was named a "Next Generation Partner" in the practice area Insolvency. Sid Pepels (Amsterdam) was selected by Global Restructuring Review's 40 under 40 2026. He was identified as a Rising Star within the global cross-border restructuring community. Global Restructuring Review is a leading digital subscription service, news outlet, and information platform dedicated exclusively to cross-border insolvency and corporate restructuring law. Fabienne Beuzit (Paris), Rodolphe Carrière (Paris), and Isabelle Maury (Paris) were recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in France™ in the practice area Insolvency and Reorganization Law. An article written by Corinne Ball (New York) titled "Comity and Fairness are Critical to Granting Additional Assistance under Chapter 15: A Canadian Reverse Vesting Order and Related Releases in Proceedings Involving Canadian and U.S.-Affiliated Companies Are Approved" was published in the June 24, 2026, edition of the New York Law Journal. An article written by Caitlin K. Cahow (Detroit) titled "New York Bankruptcy Court Weighs In on Adequate Assurance of Future Performance under Assigned Leases and Chapter 11 Plan Exculpation Provisions" was published on June 8, 2026, in Lexis Practical Guidance. An article written by Trisha L. Mowbray (Real Estate; Chicago) and Ryan Sims (Washington) titled "Chapter 11 Plan that Abridged Non-Debtor Lessee's Rights to Remain in Possession After Rejection Unconfirmable as Having Been Proposed in Bad Faith" was published on June 16, 2026, in the Harvard Law School Bankruptcy Roundtable. An article written by Dan T. Moss (Washington/New York), Corinne Ball (New York), Isel M. Perez (Miami), and David S. Torborg (Washington) titled "Texas Bankruptcy Court Adopts Barnet Rule Requiring Foreign Debtor to Have U.S. Assets to Be Eligible for Chapter 15 Relief" was published on June 10, 2026, in Lexis Practical Guidance. An article written by Daniel J. Merrett (Atlanta) and Nathaniel Parr (Atlanta) titled "Southern District of Texas Clarifies Post-Purdue Course for Consensual Third-Party Releases and Gatekeeping Provisions" was published on June 11, 2026, in Lexis Practical Guidance. An article written by Corinne Ball (New York) titled "LMEs, Sophisticated Investors and Equitable Mootness: The Fifth and Third Circuits Warn Against Testing the Limits of Chapter 11" was published in the June 2026 issue of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal. Nicholas J. Morin (New York) was quoted in an article titled "Serta Ruling Offers Damages Road Map in Lender-on-Lender Disputes," published by Bloomberg Law on July 7, 2026. The article discussed U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez's July 7, 2026, ruling that participating lenders in Serta Simmons Bedding's 2020 non-pro rata uptier exchange breached the credit agreement's ratable-sharing provision, and awarding excluded lenders more than $261 million in damages. The opinion resolves six years of litigation related to Serta's 2020 transaction, where it raised $200 million in new financing and exchanged $1.2 billion of term loans for $875 million in superpriority debt. Judge Lopez found that the debt-for-debt exchange constituted a "payment" under the credit agreement, requiring proportional sharing among lenders, and dismissed various defenses raised by the participating lenders. The case is Serta Simmons Bedding LLC v. AG Centre Street Partnership (In re Serta Simmons Bedding LLC), 2026 WL 1968535 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Jul. 7, 2026). The New York Law Journal has recognized Andrew M. Butler (New York) as a 2026 "Rising Star" in Restructuring/Bankruptcy as part of the New York Legal Awards. The Rising Star category recognizes New York's most promising lawyers age 40 and under who have distinguished themselves through exceptional legal work, leadership, and contributions to the profession. Lawyer Spotlight: Daniel J. Merrett Dan Merrett, a partner in the Atlanta Office, has spent nearly 20 years representing all manner of stakeholders in complex corporate restructurings and chapter 11 reorganizations. His practice extends to related transactions and disputes involving acquisitions; divestitures; credit facilities; securities; environmental obligations; and vendor, employee, and governance matters. Dan has substantial experience managing mass tort liabilities, including the restructurings and related chapter 11 cases of affiliates of Georgia Pacific and Johnson & Johnson, implemented to resolve asbestos and talc liabilities. He also represents key parties in energy and infrastructure matters, including facility owners, EPC contractors, and joint-venture parties. Dan was a key player in the restructuring teams in the historic bankruptcies of the City of Detroit and Chrysler. His other significant representations in chapter 11 cases include AFA Foods, Alpha Natural Resources, Dana Corporation, M&G Chemicals, McDermott International, Monster/CareerBuilder, Transtar Industries, and Westinghouse. He is licensed in both the United States and England & Wales and recognized in restructuring by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers.
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