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Emerging From Bankruptcy and Reopening Stores in a Pandemic
As retailers pursue swift restructuring plans to start anew, they face the safety risks of doing so during a…
J. Crew’s Effort to Delay Rent Payments Draws Opposition
The bankrupt retailer's landlords objected to the notion of deferring rent payments for 60 days, citing…
J.C. Penney Makes Opening Salvo on Restructuring Plan
The retailer's advisers said at a remote bankruptcy hearing Saturday that the retailer was here to stay and…
DIP Lenders’ Strings May Pose Concerns for Creditors
The COVID-19 era's retail bankruptcies will highlight the power struggles between debtor-in-possession…
Neiman’s Bankruptcy and the Mytheresa Transfer
Some creditors are targeting the retailer's handling of the Mytheresa web site amid its out-of-court…
Neiman’s Stresses Need for Swift Bankruptcy Financing
The bankrupt luxury retailer also braced itself for opposition related to its handling of online retailer…
John Varvatos Files for Chapter 11
The designer brand cited ongoing sales declines in recent years that were compounded by the coronavirus…
J.C. Penney and Sephora Spar Amid Store Reopenings
As the troubled retailer reopens stores and reportedly heads toward bankruptcy, it has sparked a dispute…
Supreme Secures Chinese Trademark
The streetwear brand has succeeded in taking firmer legal control of its much-copied brand.
COVID-19-Hit Retailers Face Tough Odds of Restructuring
Legal advisers for troubled retailers see an uncertain Chapter 11 process pitting creditors against each…
COVID-19-Era Retail Bankruptcies and the Rent Flashpoints
The Pier 1 and True Religion bankruptcies show retailers and landlords struggling to find balance during the…
The Coronavirus Lawsuits Are Coming
Legal experts predict a wave of coronavirus litigation, mainly from employees, against companies staying…
Victoria’s Secret Files Complaint Against Sycamore Partners
The lingerie retailer says the private equity firm needs to pay up.
As COVID Imperils Deals, M&A Contracts May Include More Backstops
The uncertainty around the Victoria's Secret deal means companies will seek tighter contract language to…
Fashion Nova to Pay $9.3M to Settle With FTC Over Shipping Delays
The fashion brand's resolution with the Federal Trade Commission will pay for refunds to customers.