German Act on the Further Development of Restructuring and Insolvency Law (SanInsFoG) – JD Supra

A comprehensive change to German insolvency and restructuring law has become effective starting 1 January 2021. The change allows that a company’s reorganization is possible without insolvency and includes the majority decision of its creditors. In its final session in 2020, the German Bundestag passed the so-called Act on the Further Development of Restructuring and…

Weinstein Sexual Misconduct Settlement Approved for $17 Million by Judge – Vulture

Photo: Seth Wenig/AP/Shutterstock A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved a settlement of more than $17 million for women who have accusedHarvey Weinsteinof sexual misconduct. Under this agreement, accusers would submit claims, and the amount they receive would depend on the type of allegation. Weve worked closely with many survivors of Harvey Weinstein who desired a…

NCLT begins insolvency proceedings against The Pioneer group firm – Business Standard

The Delhi bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has initiated insolvency proceedings against a firm belonging to The Pioneer group, following a plea by one of its directors. The Pioneer group, owned by journalist Chandan Mitra, brings out one of the country’s oldest newspapers of the same name. Mitra declined comment when contacted.…

Business people on the move – The Scotsman

Business Leading accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its restructuring team with the progression of Graeme Bain to an appointment-taking director. Monday, 25th January 2021, 7:00 am Graeme, a licensed insolvency practitioner, joined Johnston Carmichael as a director in 2017, can now be appointed to oversee formal insolvency appointments. His progression comes…

Newcastle builder Ben Geary, of BJG Builders, declared bankrupt amid calls for more protection for homeowners – Newcastle Herald

A NEWCASTLE builder accused of leaving five Hunter families out of pocket and with unfinished or ‘defect-riddled’ homes has been declared bankrupt. Ben Geary, of BJG Builders, filed for bankruptcy just days after Charlestown MP Jodie Harrison launched a scathing attack on him using parliamentary privilege in November. Ms Harrison said Mr Geary, of Lake…