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Summary of panel “Reassessing Arbitration in 2016: Making It Work for Business”
November 22, 2016Attorney David Evans participated as part of a panel of experienced arbitrators, advocates and inside counsel discussing arbitration in 2016 and focusing on (a) real world experience and data regarding litigation and arbitration time tables and costs; (b) when arbitration makes sense and when it might not; and (c) a detailed overview of the most...
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Summary of the “Current Retail Bankruptcy” panel at the 18th Annual New England Bankruptcy Law Conference
November 18, 2016Andrew Lizotte chaired a panel on Current Retail Bankruptcy Issues at the 18th Annual New England Bankruptcy Law Conference held in Boston on November 16, 2016. Andrew’s presentation focused on recent operational and legal developments impacting the retail industry. Andrew was joined on the panel by Don Rothman at Riemer & Braunstein,...
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Bankruptcy Court Rules on Right to Use Massachusetts Homestead Law for Out of State Property
November 15, 2016When an individual files for bankruptcy, the law generally allows that individual (the "debtor") to keep, or exempt, certain assets, with the remaining assets being sold to pay claims of creditors. Exemption rights are designed to help the debtor achieve a "fresh start" after bankruptcy. In Massachusetts, state law allows a debtor to exempt...
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Atlantic Marine Three Years On—The Survival of Rule 12(b)(6) in Enforcing Forum-Selection Clauses
November 3, 2016Almost three years ago now, the Supreme Court decided Atlantic Marine Construction Company v. U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, 134 S. Ct. 568 (2013) and instructed both courts and litigants on the correct procedural and analytical framework for enforcing a contractual forum-selection clause. The Court held that: (1) the party...
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Attorney Jeffery discusses Murphy & King’s video series
October 18, 2016Murphy & King shareholder Ethan Jeffery sat down with Banker & Tradesman to discuss the recent roll-out of Murphy & King's video series, and what it means for the legal profession. https://vimeo.com/187595383
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Murphy & King Announces New Integrated Marketing Campaign Featuring Video Series and New Website
September 20, 2016Boston – (September 20, 2016) – Murphy & King, P.C., a top tier boutique law firm practicing bankruptcy and financial restructuring, business litigation, and corporate and real estate transaction law, announced today the launch of the firm’s new integrated marketing campaign featuring its new video series and website that reflects how...
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Developments in the Dischargeability of Tax Liabilities
September 12, 2016One of the principal benefits for an individual filing for bankruptcy (a “debtor”) is the entry of a discharge, or forgiveness of debts arising prior to the bankruptcy filing. Section 727 of the Bankruptcy Code provides circumstances under which a debtor may have their discharge denied in its entirety. Section 523 of the Code, in turn,...
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Buyer Beware: Ruling Saddles ‘New’ GM with Successor Liability
August 29, 2016One of the principal benefits of purchasing assets out of bankruptcy is that buyers typically are able to acquire the assets “free and clear” of the liabilities of the company in bankruptcy. This ability allows the purchaser to better estimate value for the assets or business to be acquired by limiting concerns of inheriting problems of the...
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The case for Tom Brady: An arbitrator’s take
June 10, 2016Shareholder David Evans’ opinion piece about the core arbitration concept at stake in the “Deflategate” case involving Quarterback Tom Brady and Roger Goodell was reprinted in full in The Washington Post article "
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Murphy & King Receives the Top Tier Placement in U.S. News’ “Best Law Firms” Ranking for Bankruptcy
December 3, 2015Murphy & King, Professional Corporation announced today that it received the top tier placement among law firms in Boston in U.S. News’ Best Lawyers 2016 for Bankruptcy. The rankings are based on an evaluation process that included thousands of clients, lawyers, and law firm representatives. Murphy...