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A very useful session tonight regarding the recent case of Re BHS conducted by Radcliffe Chambers. Having read the lengthy judgement myself, I reiterate Lauren Kreamer and Daniel Thorpe's comments that the judgment is incredibly fact specific. For a key takeaway on "misfeasant trading" I would however encourage you to review my article for insight: https://lnkd.in/eeyGa9HS #Restructuringandinsolvency #misfeasanttrading #misfeasance

The typical situation in which a defendant is liable for tortious interference with contract is when a defendant prevents a third party from performing its contract with the plaintiff. But a defendant may also be liable for tortious interference when it prevents the plaintiff from performing its contractual obligations with a third party.

Closing arguments are next in the trial of former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher. #trial #executives #utility #courtroom #businessnews #readitherefirst #subscribe

SELECTING A TRUMP JURY April 15 is a big day in 2024. First it is tax day ("Damn the IRS! Full speed ahead!"). Second, it is deposition day for Donald Trump in a securities fraud case. Third, and most important to America, it is Hush Money Day, the day that the Trump trial is scheduled to begin. Criminal trials generally begin with jury selection. Can a fair and impartial jury be selected in Manhattan? Here is what the prosecution and defense will look for and do in seating a jury: https://lnkd.in/guz3YrtV

🛡️ Understanding Consumer Rights in Credit Repair 🛡️ As a credit expert with Beyond AI Solutions, I'm constantly working to stay on top of developments that impact consumer rights. Recently, I had the opportunity to ask attorney John Watts about the Santos v. Experian ruling. The 11th Circuit decided that consumers can pursue statutory damages for willful violations of the FCRA without needing to prove actual harm. 📜✨ John’s response clarified what this means for credit professionals, consumer advocates, and individuals fighting for fair credit reporting. I’ve shared a clip of our discussion, and if you're interested in the full episode, you can find the link here: https://lnkd.in/eZXJcZUs If you or your clients need support in credit repair, pre-litigation dispute letters, or guidance on leveraging AI in the credit repair process, feel free to reach out. Together, we can navigate these complexities and take control of credit rights! 💪 #CreditRepair #ConsumerRights #FCRA #CreditExpert #SantosVsExperian #JohnWatts #BeyondAISolutions #AIPoweredCreditRepair #LegalInsights #CreditLaw

Alix Prentice looks at the UK's Financial Conduct Authority's recent observations on firms’ market abuse surveillance arrangements; Mercedes Tunstall shares why you should care about Colorado attempting to opt-out of the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980; and more in this week's #FinancialServices newsletter. Read here: bit.ly/3UIAukc

Here is a presentation discussing reasons for Texas new Business Court and how Division 1B will operate.

A question our attorneys get all the time from clients is "what's the difference between a bench trial and a jury trial? The obvious answer, according to our own Mike Keller, is that one is before a judge (the bench) and one is before a jury, but that's not all the differences. Check out Mike's blog post on the differences between the two here: https://lnkd.in/gkFZazzG

A recent decision by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts illustrates the precarious situation a supplier can find itself in when it alters the terms of a credit agreement after learning the purchaser is in financial difficulty. In our newest blog post, Sean Cullen discusses the facts of the case and the Court's ruling https://lnkd.in/eJiNdhQT

Have questions about a Chapter 11 case? The CPMT team is available to represent parties in bankruptcy cases, and we are fully informed about how to navigate the newer laws that impact these cases. Connect with us today to learn more.