First Brands Pros Rack Up Over $132M Of Fees In 3 Months
Attorneys and other professionals working on the bankruptcy of car parts supplier First Brands Group tallied more than $132 million of fees and expenses in just over the first three months of the case, according to court filings.
Meet The Attys Guiding Chemical Co. Viridis' 'Free-Fall' Ch. 11
Renewable-chemicals maker Viridis filed for bankruptcy protections earlier this week, seeking a breathing spell after hitting bumps relocating a manufacturing plant. Guiding it in Chapter 11 are a team of Vinson & Elkins LLP attorneys.
Cumulus Ch. 11 Came Amid Antitrust Suit, Audience Shifts
As radio giant Cumulus was looking into restructuring options that ultimately led it to Chapter 11 last week, it was also kicking off litigation against audience analytics giant Nielsen, a longtime vendor.
First Brands Pros Rack Up Over $132M Of Fees In 3 Months
Attorneys and other professionals working on the bankruptcy of car parts supplier First Brands Group tallied more than $132 million of fees and expenses in just over the first three months of the case, according to court filings.
Meet The Attys Guiding Chemical Co. Viridis' 'Free-Fall' Ch. 11
Renewable-chemicals maker Viridis filed for bankruptcy protections earlier this week, seeking a breathing spell after hitting bumps relocating a manufacturing plant. Guiding it in Chapter 11 are a team of Vinson & Elkins LLP attorneys.
Cumulus Ch. 11 Came Amid Antitrust Suit, Audience Shifts
As radio giant Cumulus was looking into restructuring options that ultimately led it to Chapter 11 last week, it was also kicking off litigation against audience analytics giant Nielsen, a longtime vendor.
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