Jaypee Infratech insolvency: There’s a viable solution to home buyers’ troubles and it’s built in bankruptcy code – Firstpost

After the recent dispute concerning Insolvency Law, which involved Jaypee Infratech and its flat buyers, there has been a debate on a possible amendment to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The IBC as should be well known is not a sectoral law. This means that it doesnt cater to the demands and needs of…

New safe harbour laws leave hospitality directors exposed – Open House Foodservice Magazine (press release)

Currently awaiting royal assent, the Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Enterprise Incentives No. 2) Bill 2017 amends the Corporations Act 2001 and aims to protect directors acting to undertake a company restructure in response to insolvency, where it will receive a better result for stakeholders. ASIC figures show 227 accommodation and food services businesses entered external administration in the…

We went to a Toys R Us store the day after the bankruptcy announcement and we were surprised by what we found – Business Insider

Impressive displays were scattered throughout the store, but don’t expect a Ferris Wheel.Getty/Bennett Raglin Toys R Us has filed for bankruptcy. The company has said it is not closing any stores or altering any opening hours. The specialty toy store has struggled as it increasingly competes with online retailers in its two main businesses: baby goods and toys.…