Writings by Joel R. Glucksman

Joel Glucksman is an experienced civil and bankruptcy litigator specializing in the representation of secured lenders and other creditors in complex suits and bankruptcies.

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Former Heisman Trophy Winner Decided to File for Bankruptcy

There was a time when Vince Young, was the most popular man in college football. He was a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from the University of Texas, who had just led the Longhorns to a BCS National Championship against the powerhouse USC Trojans. Young proceeded to be drafted 3rd overall by the Tennessee Titans in the […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

January 30, 2014

Chapter 11

Pensions Could Be Saved in Detroit Bankruptcy

In July 2013, the city of Detroit filed the largest case under Chapter 9 of the bankruptcy laws in the history of the United States. The case didn’t sit well with everyone. The administrators of the city’s pension funds have been steadfastly opposed to the bankruptcy, asserting that it put at risk the money of hard-working employees. […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

January 24, 2014

Freedom Industries Files for Bankruptcy

For the past couple of weeks, thousands of West Virginians have been unable to use tap water because Freedom Industries spilled chemicals into the Elk River. Just a week after this incident, the company filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States bankruptcy law. Bankruptcy documents revealed that Freedom Industries owes $3.6 million to […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

January 23, 2014

Bankruptcy Hits the Catholic Church

The sex abuse scandal has had a major impact on the Catholic church, and not just in its reputation. The Catholic Diocese of Stockton, Calif., recently said it would become the 10th diocese to file for protection under Chapter 11 bankruptcy law as a result of the scandal, according to The Wall Street Journal. Bishop Stephen Blaire […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

January 21, 2014

Chapter 11

Fisker Automotive Bankruptcy Case Progressing

Fisker Automotive recently filed for bankruptcy, and the bankruptcy case is headed for an important hearing during the second week of January. According to USA Today, a judge will decide whether the company’s assets will be purchased by Hybrid Technologies or opened to an auction. The company, which is seeking protection under bankruptcy law, is […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

January 17, 2014

Fisker Automotive

Country Music Star Eddie Montgomery Files for Bankruptcy

Eddie Montgomery shot to fame as half of the country music duo Montgomery Gentry. The pair have released six studio albums – three of which certified platinum – and had more than 20 chart singles. It appears however that Montgomery has fallen on some hard times, as the singer recently filed for individual bankruptcy. In U.S. […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

January 16, 2014

3 High Profile Celebrity Bankruptcies in 2013

People often think that celebrities live lavishly and without a care in the world. While this is true for some, it isn’t always the case. In fact, there were many high-profile celebrity bankruptcies in 2013. 1. Curt Schilling (38 Studios): The former World Series winning pitcher for the Boston Red Sox started his own video game […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

January 14, 2014

Detroit Pension Funds Challenge City's Bankruptcy Eligibility

The City of Detroit officially filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy on July 18, 2013. It hasn’t been smooth sailing. Detroit’s two pension funds recently filed an application in the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals asking the court to expedite their appeal, which challenges Detroit’s bankruptcy eligibility, according to the Detroit Free Press. On Dec. […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

January 10, 2014

What Will Happen in Detroit Next?

Following the onset of the 2008 crisis, Detroit faced tremendous struggles. he city was able to hang on economically for some time before finally filing for bankruptcy in 2013. Detroit’s bankruptcy is widely expected to be the largest municipal case in U.S. history, but where does the Detroit case go from here? Bankruptcy law is […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

January 9, 2014

LightSquared Files Bankruptcy Exit Plan

U.S. wireless communications firm LightSquared is seeking to exit formal bankruptcy proceedings after securing financing from private-equity firms Fortress Investment Group LLC and Melody Capital Advisors LLC. The company filed its bankruptcy exit plan with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of Manhattan in an effort to quickly end proceedings and avoid a sale to highest bidder Dish Network […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

January 7, 2014

Chapter 11

Creditors Try to Force Evergreen International Airlines into Involuntary Chapter 7 Liquidation

Delford Smith, founder and CEO of Evergreen International Airlines, is struggling to establish a viable financial exit plan for the ailing airline, amid new threats from creditors to push the company into involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation proceedings. The unsecured creditors filed an involuntary petition against Evergreen last week under Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

January 3, 2014

Industry Professionals to Issue Report on Corporate Bankruptcy Reform

2013 has been a big year for the corporate bankruptcy market, with many big-name firms either filing for Chapter 11 protection under bankruptcy law or emerging from bankruptcy proceedings with clean balance sheets. Although many companies that have sought protection have been able to exit formal proceedings, experts say there are still a number of […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

January 2, 2014

Chapter 11

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