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Humble Baron ordered into Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Federal judge hears evidence concerning unauthorized transfers, insider transactions, years of losses, and removed equipment.
Humble Baron gets more time as bankruptcy questions mount
Humble Baron remains in Chapter 11 for now as questions continue over $100K+ in transfers, a $1.1M IRS claim, and unfiled taxes.
Receiver urges Chapter 7 for Humble Baron
Humble Baron faces a bankruptcy hearing after failing to return $66,350 in unauthorized transfers by a court-ordered deadline.
Uncle Nearest trial date set for October 2027
Farm Credit alleges more than $108M was owed when it sued Uncle Nearest, related companies, and founders.
Weavers’ bid to halt sale of MV property denied
U.S. District Judge Atchley: The property had already changed hands, leaving the court with nothing to pause.
Farm Credit rejects claim it ignored warning signs
Lender argues Uncle Nearest waived the claim and cannot shift responsibility for alleged internal fraud.
Receiver: MV sale order final, asks judge to deny stay
Young says delays in the Uncle Nearest case could cost the estate its current buyer for the Martha’s Vineyard property.
Uncle Nearest: What federal subpoenas could mean
Receiver confirms probes by U.S. Attorney’s Office and SEC, raising questions about investors, ownership, company finances.
‘The People’s CEO’ no more
Receiver terminated Fawn and Keith Weaver’s involvement with Uncle Nearest as he prepares the whiskey brand for sale.
Receiver weighs bankruptcy for Uncle Nearest
“Prepackaged” Chapter 11 would allow receiver to negotiate much of proposed sale, while leaving final approval to a judge.
Uncle Nearest running on borrowed money, time
Receiver report: Formal sale notice could be filed within 30 to 60 days as investigations, litigation, and cash pressure continue.
Receiver’s job is not what it may look like
Uncle Nearest filing shows why receiver’s duty runs to the companies under court control, not to lender or founders.
Uncle Nearest Receiver: Farm Credit ignored red flags
Farm Credit accused of allowing whiskey company’s former CFO to draw nearly $67 million without meaningful oversight.