Scope, Rights, and Judicial Clarity

The enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) marked a paradigm shift in the way corporate insolvency is addressed in India. Central to the code is the distinction between financial creditors and operational creditors, as only certain creditors can initiate proceedings under Section 7 of the IBC for the initiation of the Corporate…

South Korea’s WeMakePrice declared bankrupt by Seoul court

South Korea’s major e-commerce platform WeMakePrice has been declared bankrupt by the Seoul Bankruptcy Court, marking the end of its rehabilitation efforts after struggling financially for over a year. The decision came approximately 16 months after WeMakePrice filed for court receivership in July 2024 due to a large-scale unpaid settlement crisis that impacted thousands of…

Aussie activewear label collapses owing $13m

Exoticathletica will cease trading after going into voluntary administration owing a reported $13m in debts. Image: Facebook Australian active wear label Exoticathletica will cease trading after it fell into voluntary administration with $13m in debts. The company posted on social media they will close its doors on Sunday after 10 years of “wild, messy, fabulous…

Stunning twist delays Higgins’ bankruptcy

A hiccup has delayed bankruptcy proceedings against Brittany Higgins for another week. The Federal Court was told former senator Linda Reynolds served a bankruptcy notice on Ms Higgins, but it was handed to her Perth-based lawyer, Carmel Galati. It was the first time the matter was heard in the Federal Court, and registrar Camille Goucke…

How bankruptcy would sting Brittany Higgins in surprising ways – from the CAR she drives to holidays, credit cards and mortgages

Brittany Higgins‘s life will drastically change if she is declared bankrupt. Her credit score will plunge, she will struggle to get a mortgage in her name or apply for a credit card, and will require permission to travel overseas. Bankruptcy proceedings against the former Liberal staffer were commenced by her old Parliament House boss, Senator…

Linda Reynolds’ bankruptcy proceedings against Brittany Higgins stalled by paperwork glitch | Western Australia

A former senator’s bid to discover where Brittany Higgins’ $2.4m compensation payout went after their bruising defamation battle has been frustrated by a bankruptcy paperwork glitch. The former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds successfully sued Higgins over a series of social media posts the former defence minister believed damaged her reputation. Reynolds was awarded damages of…

Linda Reynold’s bid to have Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt STALLS after paperwork mix-up

By AARON BUNCH FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 16:22 AEDT, 11 November 2025 | Updated: 16:22 AEDT, 11 November 2025 A former senator’s bid to discover where Brittany Higgins‘ $2.4million compensation payout went following their bruising defamation battle has been frustrated by a bankruptcy paperwork glitch. Ex-Liberal senator Linda Reynolds successfully sued Ms Higgins over…