Plan Confirmation

‘Disinterestedness’ Governs Approval of a Future Claimants’ Representative

Negotiating a prepackaged asbestos plan and having been paid by the debtor does not disqualify a future claimants’ representative under the disinterestedness standard.

Debtors’ Attorneys Are Paid in Chapter 13 Before Secured Creditors

Indiana bankruptcy and district judges rule that secured lenders are only entitled to ‘adequate protection’ until the debtor’s counsel’s allowed fees have been paid in full.

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