Law and legal issues

The chapter had financial difficulty before the pandemic and wanted to refinance its debt.

Treasurer John Schroder, a Republican, has battled with Louisiana's Democratic governor over the funds for the past two years. He has said he will appeal.

California Public Utilities Commission approval is one hurdle for PG&E, which must exit bankruptcy by June 30 to qualify for a $21 billion bond fund.

The South Carolina Legislature put in place strict oversight of the state-owned utility until they decide whether to sell it.

An injunction was issued against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which could impact a prison's facility's revenue bonds.

Fairfield, Alabama, weighed down by fiscal problems long before the coronavirus hit, filed for bankruptcy saying it is insolvent.

Indian River County petitioned the court to overturn its unsuccessful appeal against the U.S. Department of Transportation and the passenger train operator.

Developers say construction will continue on the 310-unit apartment complex in Gainesville, near the University of Florida, during the Chapter 11 process.

The Westin Lombard hotel and conference center in Chicago's suburbs dipped into debt reserves to cover operations after closing in response to the pandemic.

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear oral arguments this fall in California v. Texas.

The case that has the potential to upend legal precedent about how public pensions are treated in California.

The amended complaint lays out the evidence from recorded calls presented during the former proceedings, naming some Nuveen officials that were referenced as unnamed individuals, broker-dealers and banks.

The court filings could directly impact about $6 billion of bonds and $15 billion more indirectly.

The California Supreme Court will hold online oral arguments Tuesday in a public pension case that could challenge the so-called "California Rule."

California's response to COVID-19 became a factor in Verity Health System's Chapter 11 proceedings.

To win a summary judgment, a party to a lawsuit must show that there is no factual dispute at issue and that the facts of the case can only support a finding in that party’s favor.

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities said bankruptcy "could significantly raise states' cost of issuing bonds to pay for major transportation projects and other investments that boost the economy."

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he favors allowing states struggling with high public employee pension costs amid the burdens of the pandemic response to declare bankruptcy rather than giving them a federal bailout.

Florida’s attorneys cite flaws and errors in a special master’s report to support overturning its conclusions.

The office of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul informed a Cook County court it will not allow the Edelweiss lawsuit to be dismissed on public disclosure grounds.