Corporate, Commercial Litigation and Restructuring Attorneys

August 2025 | Schwartz Bankruptcy Insights The Supreme Court’s landmark 2024 decision in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P. reshaped the legal terrain surrounding non-consensual third-party releases in Chapter 11 plans. But a critical question remains: does this...

August 2025 Bankruptcy Insights A notable circuit split is deepening in the bankruptcy world, raising critical questions for professionals handling Subchapter V ("Sub V") cases. At issue is whether debts arising under Section 523(a) of the Bankruptcy Code—those tied...

In a headline that shook both the tech and employment sectors, two of the most recognizable names in online job searching—CareerBuilder and Monster—filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this June. Once considered powerhouses of the digital job board space, the...

In a landmark legal battle that has shaped the future of bankruptcy protections and mass tort settlements, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA)—now rebranded as Scouting America—recently secured a critical legal victory. On May 13, 2025, the Court of Appeals for the Third...

April 2025 has marked a pivotal moment for the retail industry, with the bankruptcy filings of three high-profile companies: Forever 21, Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), and Publishers Clearing House (PCH). These collapses not only symbolize the end of an era for each...

In a landmark decision on December 31, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit addressed the contentious 2020 uptier transaction executed by Serta Simmons Bedding (Serta). This ruling has significant implications for liability management exercises (LMEs)...

In 2024, the Nevada Supreme Court reviewed the case Ene v. Graham, which has become a significant point of discussion in the legal community regarding personal injury liability, the concept of “alter ego,” and corporate protections.  546 P.3d 1232 (2024).  The case...

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool that can revolutionize the way bankruptcy attorneys operate. AI technologies have the potential to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and provide invaluable...

Introduction This memorandum addresses the reversal by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit of a $78.75 million attorney fee award in the T-Mobile data breach litigation. The primary issue is the reasonableness of the fee, particularly the use of...

For those vintage enough to remember, “Video Killed the Radio Star” was released by a little-known band called The Buggles way back in 1979.  The hypnotic anthem, which incidentally sounded like it was mixed using telephone audio, was a cautionary tale of how emerging...