Specific Postconfirmation Issues
Christine L. Myatt of Nexsen Pruet
This article provides an overview of postconfirmation issues that arise in bankruptcy practice.
Preserving Security Interests And Priority Status For Post-Confirmation Advances
Brian E. Greer of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
This article reviews the United States v. Lincoln Savings Bank decision whereby the court explained that absent the express extension of a pre-petition priority lien to post-confirmation status, a secured lender will loose his or her priority status.
Guidance on New Minimum Distribution Requirements
Rosenman & Colin LLP
As you may be aware, the Small Business Job Protection Act ("SBJPA") amended Code Section 401(a)(9). Pre.
Bankruptcy: A Fresh Start for People with Financial Problems
Checkett & Pauly, P.C.
Bankruptcy is designed to provide a fresh start from excessive debt. Sometimes people make poor decisions which res.
Questions and Answers on Bankruptcy
Law Offices of Vernon L. Ellicott
Do the answers to the following questions constitute legal advice?
Y2K Minus One
Littler Mendelson, P.C.
This paper alerts business that there is a Y2K baby brother. It details while at the same time programmers were entering in only the last two digits of the year, other programmer were entering in "99" as program commands. This has the potential for shutting down a wide range of systems.
California Bankruptcy
H. James Rosenberg of Law Office of H. James Rosenberg
Sometimes, when there are no alternative means for overcoming financial problems, bankruptcy may be the only answer.
Bankruptcy
Georgia State Bar
What is Bankruptcy? Individuals who are having problems paying their bills or who are threatened by.
Business Bankruptcy
Weltman & Moskowitz, LLP
A business bankruptcy is most often a voluntary legal proceeding filed by a financially troubled company seeking.
Bankruptcy In Brief
Cathleen Cooper Moran of Moran Law Group
Bankruptcy is governed by the federal law found at Title 11 of the United States Code. As federal law, it supercedes any conflicting state law by reason of the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. With the exception of exemptions, it is the same from state to state.
Tax Reporting of Plan Loan Defaults
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
The IRS Form 1099-R for 1997 includes a new distribution code for reporting certain taxable amounts relating to .
Chapter 13 General Information
Ling & Farran
What is Chapter 13? A Chapter 13 plan is a procedure under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to obtain Court protection of .
What You Should Know About Business Bankruptcies
Mansfield, Tanick and Cohen, P.A.
A business bankruptcy is a legal proceeding filed by a business for protection from its creditors. Two types of bu.
Four Principles to Consider When Choosing an Exit Financing Lender
GE Financial Assurance
As the national economy shows signs of a recovery, an increasing number of bankrupt businesses are shifting their focus away from court-ordered protection toward a restoration of profitable operations. Exit financing plays a key part in such recoveries, and as experts from Wharton and GE Corporate Financial Services observe, understanding a few key principles can help companies navigate a process that can be both complex and dynamic.
How a Municipality Shoud Respond to a Bankruptcy Petition
Leonard M. Gold of Lakin, Solomon & Gold, P.A.
The role of a municipality should take in a bankruptcy proceeding depends on the form of relief sought by the .
No Release of Loan Guaranty Under Confirmed Plan's General Release Provision
Jacqueline B. Stuart and Zachary S. May of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
This article examines a recent 5th Circuit decision whereby the court ruled that when creditors or shareholders object to releases of a non-debtor, the court may approve the release upon special factors.
Management Use of Internal Audit to Assure Year 2000 Preparedness
Wynne Carvill of Thelen LLP
This article discusses how management should direct internal audit to investigate and document the answers to five general questions.
Bankruptcy Info
Law Office of Joseph A. Livesay, Sr.
When you file bankruptcy, you can choose the kind of bankruptcy that best meets your needs.
Chapter 7 FAQ & Chapter 13 FAQ
Ebert Law Offices
What are the main purposes of bankruptcy for individuals who cannot pay their debts? For individuals who cannot .
Corporate Bankruptcy
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Publication from the Securities and Exchange Commission which discusses what investors should know when a company declares bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13
Glenn E. Forbes of Cooper & Forbes
Good Faith The conduct of Debtors in Bankruptcy Court is judged by the standard of "good faith". A Chapter 7 cas.
Chapter 12 and Family Farm Bankruptcies
Max R. Tarbox of Tarbox & Miller L.L.P.
The creation of Chapter 12ÃÂAdjustment of Debts of a Family Farmer with a Regular Annual Income .