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.
Buying And Selling Claims In Bankruptcy: Maximizing Returns
William B. Freeman and Craig A. Barbarosh of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
This article will present a general overview of bankruptcy law in the United States and discuss some of the issues which may arise when dealing with companies in bankruptcy.
Prepetition Considerations for the Prospective Retail Debtor
Jay L. Lubetkin of Trenk, DiPasquale, Webster, Della Fera & Sodono, P.C.
This article is directed towards the non-bankruptcy practitioner who may be advising a financially troubled retaile.
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.
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.
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.
Georgeson Shareholder Successfully Assists On The AT&T Canada Restructuring
of Georgeson Shareholder Communications Inc.
As part of a massive restructuring which concluded in April, 2003, AT&T Canada was required by the Ontario Superior Court and pursuant to the CCAA to seek formal approval from a multitude of Affected Creditors for their Plan of Reorganization. Georgeson Shareholder was retained by AT&T Canada to help them identify those Affected Creditors, in particular public noteholders, and gather the necessary approval in time for the meeting.
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.
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.
Reorganization Under The Bankruptcy Code Chapter 11
Law Offices of Kratter & Gustafson
A case filed under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code is frequently referred to as a "reorganization.
Chapter 13 Reorganization
Hitchcock & Associates, P.C.
If your creditors are ruining your life, you have regular income, and you have a desire to pay your debts but are c.
Business Bankruptcy
Weltman & Moskowitz, LLP
A business bankruptcy is most often a voluntary legal proceeding filed by a financially troubled company seeking.