UPDATE: Uncle Nearest, through CEO Fawn Weaver's attorneys, is appealing the judge's order dismissing the bankruptcy petition Weaver filed on behalf of the company. As of the afternoon of March 20, no ...

UPDATE: U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Suzanne Bauknight dismissed CEO Fawn Weaver's bankruptcy petition on March 19. In a ruling from the bench in the Knoxville federal courthouse, Bauknight said Weaver ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Months after Tennessee whiskey brand Uncle Nearest was hit with a $108 million lawsuit for an alleged breach of loan agreements, a court has dismissed the CEO and ...

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Farm Credit Mid-America is a Louisville-based lender that specializes in loans for farmers and rural residents. Fawn Weaver is the founder of of Uncle Nearest Inc. and Nearest Green Distillery, which ...

Uncle Nearest said its assets are worth about $529 million and reported roughly $13.4 million in unsecured claims. Read more: Whiskey Maker Uncle Nearest Files Bankruptcy as CEO Sues Lender “The ...

Judge dismissed bankruptcy petitions filed Tuesday by founder Fawn Weaver. Court granted motions by receiver Phillip H. Young and lender Farm Credit to dismiss. Decision announced from the bench; the ...

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A federal court has denied the request of the owners of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey in their efforts to secure Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Judge Suzanne Bauknight, presiding in the U.S.

The legal battle over the Uncle Nearest whiskey brand continues as sidelined CEO Fawn Weaver’s latest attempt for company control was struck down. In 2019, the Nearest Green Distillery, run by Fawn ...

Receiver asks judge to bar Weaver, her husband from discussing receivership. Receiver ties Weaver’s bankruptcy posts to an employee resignation and delayed deals. Receiver seeks $75,000 in sanctions ...

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