Taxmen defy ‘clean slate’ rule, hit insolvent firms with fresh demands

New Delhi | Mumbai: Assessing officials continue to raise fresh tax demands on companies coming out of corporate insolvency, defying the ‘clean slate’ provision provided under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and multiple court rulings, throwing successful resolution applicants into legal limbo. Several such companies have faced tax demands over pre-acquisition liabilities, and have…

Dean McGuinness case reshapes insolvency law

In a landmark ruling delivered on 10 April 2025, the High Court of Justice adjudicated a notable case involving Dean McGuinness, the director and shareholder of Hitcham Homes Limited, and Goldentree Financial Services. This case, officially designated Dean McGuinness & Anor v Goldentree Financial Services Plc & Anor, stems from contentious financial dealings linked to…

Sunterra takes steps toward creditor protection while U.S. subsidiaries face legal scrutiny

Several businesses under the Sunterra banner, known in Alberta for its agriculture and high-end grocery operations, have taken steps toward creditor protection as three of its U.S. subsidiaries face legal and financial scrutiny.  Late last month, Sunterra Quality Food Markets, Sunterra Food Corporation, Sunterra Farms, Trochu Meat Processors and Sunwold Farms all filed notices under…

How MC Hammer Lost $70M and Went Bankrupt

MC Hammer’s Rise and Fall: From $70 Million to Bankruptcy In the early 90s, MC Hammer was on top of the world. With chart-topping hits like “U Can’t Touch This” and “2 Legit 2 Quit”, Hammer amassed an estimated $70 million fortune at the height of his fame. But as quickly as the money poured…