The efficient manner of speech which Judge Walsh employs during hearings shines through in this opinion released December 5, 2014 in the Worldspace bankruptcy (Bank. D. Del. 08-12412). In 3-1/2
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The Honorable Peter J. Walsh
Unitek Global Services Files a Prepack Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Delaware
Unitek Global Services, Inc. (“Unitek” or the “Debtor”) filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code on November 3, 2014 in the United States District Court for the…
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Non-Debtors Are Not The Correct Party To Bring Preference Actions
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In a 14 page decision signed September 30, 2013, Judge Walsh of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court provided a primer on one of the limitations of standing provided in the…
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Graceway Pharmaceuticals Trustee Files Preference Complaints
On September 13th, the Liquidating Trustee (the “Trustee”) in the Graceway Pharmaceuticals (“Graceway”) bankruptcy filed preference complaints against approximately 25 different defendants. The Trustee is seeking to avoid…
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Judge Walsh Provides Analysis of Stern v. Marshall in DBSI Opinion
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In an 18 page decision signed April 12, 2012, Judge Walsh of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court provided a fairly thorough analysis of the effect of the Stern v. Marshall…
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Pemco World Air Services Files Bankruptcy, Intending to Sell Aircraft Maintenance and Conversion Business
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On March 5, 2012, Pemco World Air Services (“Pemco”), filed chapter 11 petitions for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. According to the…
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Unsecured Creditor Agent in Orleans Homebuilders Files Preference Actions
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Earlier this month, JH Cohn, LLP (“Cohn” or “Plaintiff”) began filing preference complaints against various defendants in the Orleans Homebuilders (“Orleans”) bankruptcy proceeding. For those not familiar with the…
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Stern v. Marshall: Effects on Delaware
On June 23, 2011, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that has sent waves through bankruptcy courts across the nation. Stern v. Marshall, 131 S.Ct. 2594 (2011), is the…
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Fruehauf Opinion Illustrates that Despite a Preference to Allow Amendment of Pleadings, Courts Won’t Always Allow Amendment
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In a 23 page decision signed July 15, 2011, Judge Walsh of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court denied a motion to allow a plaintiff to file an amended complaint, holding…
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Decision in DBSI Inc., Reminds Us that District Courts have Personal Jurisdiction Throughout the United States
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In an 11 page decision signed June 22, 2011, Judge Walsh of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court denied a motion to dismiss, holding that the Bankruptcy Court of the District…
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