The Office of the U.S. Trustee has reportedly opposed a retroactive retention of a law firm by the bankruptcy trustee in the Chapter 11 case of Alex Jones’ InfoWars radio show production company. The reason for the opposition is due to a lack of justification for failing to file a retention application for more than a year.
Chapter 11 is a form of bankruptcy that involves the reorganization of a debtor’s business affairs, debts, and assets. It’s named after the U.S. bankruptcy code 11. InfoWars, best known as a controversial right-wing media outlet, has been engulfed in a bankruptcy case for an extended period.
The Office of the U.S. Trustee, a component of the Department of Justice responsible for overseeing the administration of bankruptcy cases, is cautioning against the retroactive retention of a law firm in this case, noting that there is no valid explanation for the delay in filing a retention application.
More details about the unfolding legal scenario can be found on Law360.