Best Practices for Insolvency Risk Management

Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the use of nonconsensual third-party releases in Chapter 11 reorganization plans as not authorized under the Bankruptcy Code.1  While the Harrington v. Purdue Pharma decision involved mass tort liability, the broader curtailment of third-party releases in all contexts should cause directors and officers to reevaluate their personal liability exposure…

Glastonbury glampers are left ticketless and thousands out of pocket as luxury yurt firm that offered £16,000-a-time festival packages goes bust

Glastonbury glampers have been left ticketless and thousands of pounds out of pocket after a luxury yurt company that offered packages worth up to £16,000 went bust. Yurtel, a glamping firm based in Corsham, Wiltshire, ceased trading on May 8, just weeks before the festival is due to start. The company offered hospitality tickets and…