Releases

Judge Releases Violent Homeless Man Who Attacked Woman in Union Square, Despite Prior Convictions: Exclusive

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New York City, New York – A Manhattan judge known for her leniency has once again released a suspect without bail, this time a vagrant who randomly attacked a woman in Union Square. The judge’s decision has sparked outrage and raised concerns about public safety. The victim, Jill Burke, was walking to work on January 31 when she was suddenly struck in the face with a heavy object by the alleged attacker, Eric Taylor. Burke suffered a black eye and a cut above her eyebrow. Despite Taylor’s prior criminal record and the severity of the … Read more

Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Case: Supreme Court to Decide on Nondebtor Releases, Shaping Future of Chapter 11 Practice

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Indianapolis, Indiana: The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in December in a case involving Purdue Pharma, the pharmaceutical company accused of contributing to the opioid epidemic. The central issue at stake is whether the Bankruptcy Code permits a Chapter 11 plan to provide releases to nondebtor third parties without their consent. This case has garnered significant attention from the public and bankruptcy professionals alike, as it has the potential to bring about significant changes in Chapter 11 bankruptcy practice. Purdue Pharma and its affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Bankruptcy … Read more