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Sherica Celine
over 2 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
Advancing the Rule of Law in Consumer Bankruptcies
Attorneys representing consumers in Chapters 7 and 13 must understand the differences between the chapters and ensure that everyone has equal access to both chapters under the Bankruptcy Code. READ NOW » Related Content Counseling a Consumer...
Sherica Celine
over 2 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
New Year, Same Problems!
You represent various suppliers and creditors that want to protect their interests as they do business with distressed companies. You need to advise them of the steps they can take to protect themselves in case the distressed company files for bankruptcy...
Sherica Celine
over 2 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
Forget Streaming Services! Watch the Latest Bankruptcy Video!
Are you looking for something new to watch? Check out this video on the Chapter 13 means test to understand if a consumer debtor should file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. READ NOW » Related Content Chapter 13 Bankruptcy...
Sherica Celine
over 2 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
What is it Worth?
Attorneys representing a party in bankruptcy will often have to analyze or prepare a valuation analysis of the debtor or a lender’s collateral. Valuation issues implicate several sections of the Bankruptcy Code. READ NOW » Related Content...
Sherica Celine
over 2 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
Working Your Workout
Your corporate client is having financial difficulties and comes to you to discuss whether to commence a workout. Are you ready to guide the company through a workout? READ NOW » Related Content Workouts: Getting Organized Video Watch this...
Sherica Celine
over 2 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
Let’s Settle This Once and For All!
You represent a party in a dispute against a distressed company. The parties reach a resolution, and you begin working on a settlement agreement. You need to draft the settlement in a manner that protects your client if the distressed company files for...
Vinayak Kohli
over 3 years ago
Practical Guidance Journal
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Third Circuit Scuttles Triangular Setoff in Bankruptcy
By: Charles M. Oellermann and Mark G. Douglas , Jones Day This article discusses a recent decision in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit addressing whether triangular setoff is permissible in bankruptcy. THE ABILITY OF A CREDITOR TO EXERCISE...
Vinayak Kohli
over 3 years ago
Practical Guidance Journal
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Subchapter V Bankruptcy Cases: Recent Developments
By: Mark Haut, Practical Guidance This article provides an update on several developments that have occurred since the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA) became effective on February 19, 2020. The SBRA created a new bankruptcy option under...
Vinayak Kohli
over 3 years ago
Practical Guidance Journal
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Case Alert: Chapter 11 Exit Financing Ruling—Section 364 Does Not Apply
By: Daniel J. Merrett and Mark G. Douglas , Jones Day This article discusses a recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit bankruptcy appellate panel (BAP) decision on whether Section 364(d)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code 1 could be used to approve...
Sherica Celine
over 2 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
I Got the Retail Business Blues!
You represent a small retail business that is struggling. The owners are grappling with whether the business can be restructured or whether they should sell or close the business. You need to discuss their options. READ NOW » Related Content...
Sherica Celine
over 2 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
Solving the Solvent Debtor Exception
You represent a Chapter 11 debtor that is solvent and the debtor-client wants to discuss the terms of a plan of reorganization. The debtor-client asks if interest accrues on debts after a bankruptcy filing, and if so, at what rate. READ NOW »...
Sherica Celine
over 2 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
Can We Stop Them From Filing Bankruptcy?
Your lender client calls you in a panic about a borrower potentially filing for Chapter 11. You vaguely recall there was a recent decision discussing the enforceability of blocking positions. Then you remember reading about this decision in a Practical...
Sherica Celine
over 2 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
(Automatically) Staying Out of Trouble!
You represent a client that filed an action against a company a year ago to recover outstanding receivables. Before the litigation concludes, the company files for bankruptcy. You need to explain the automatic stay and advise your client of its options...
Sherica Celine
over 2 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
Are You a Visual Learner?
If the answer is yes, you should check out the Practical Guidance timeline for the Chapter 11 plan process which now has visual timelines outlining the process. READ NOW » Related Content Section 363 Sale Timeline Use this timeline, with...
Sherica Celine
over 2 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
Going Once, Going Twice, Sold!
It is an exciting time! The court just approved bidding procedures and your client wants to bid at the auction. Here is what to expect. READ NOW » Related Content Buyer’s Considerations in a Section 363 Sale Checklist Use this checklist...
Sherica Celine
over 2 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
Will Equitable Mootness Survive?
Recently, courts and commentators have questioned the continued viability of the equitable mootness doctrine. In August, the Eighth Circuit criticized the doctrine of equitable mootness and severely limited the doctrine. READ NOW » Related Content...
Sherica Celine
over 2 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
Do You Prefer Candy Corn or M&Ms?
Halloween is right around the corner, and you are daydreaming about your candy preferences. However, your client just got served a complaint and is thinking about bankruptcy preferences. You abandon your candy dreams and begin to analyze the many potential...
Sherica Celine
over 2 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
Should Your Client File Bankruptcy?
You represent a small business that is failing to meet its financial obligations and wants to reorganize. Your client asks you to explain the differences between filing a small business bankruptcy and a Chapter 11. READ NOW » Related Content...
Sherica Celine
over 2 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
Lenders … Be Careful Out There!
As counsel to a lender, you must be well-versed in lender liability issues, including potential exposure based on claims arising under the Bankruptcy Code. Certain lender practices can decrease the risk of liability in a borrower debtor’s bankruptcy...
Sherica Celine
over 3 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
Watch This Video and Become a Bankruptcy Research Expert
Are you tired of your research going nowhere? Are you new to bankruptcy practice and don’t know where to start? Look no further! Check out this video for the best practices and tips for conducting bankruptcy research. VIEW NOW » Related...
Sherica Celine
over 3 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
Keeping Track of Everything Can Be So Hard!
We are all bogged down trying to keep track of everything in our personal and professional lives. Let us do the work when it comes to tracking Subchapter V legal developments. READ NOW » Related Content Small Business Reorganization Act...
Sherica Celine
over 3 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
Money Talks, But All Mine Ever Says Is Goodbye!
Unfortunately, people who loan money to their friends can probably relate to permanently saying goodbye to their money. However, DIP lenders usually protect themselves from this fate by carefully crafting a DIP loan agreement. READ NOW » Related...
Sherica Celine
over 3 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
Time To Go Back to School and Brush Up on the Fundamentals
Summer is ending and kids are going back to school. Sounds like the perfect time to brush up on the fundamentals of bankruptcy practice. READ NOW » Related Content Chapter 11 Proceedings Review this practice note for an overview of the Chapter...
Sherica Celine
over 3 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
I Feel the Need for Speed; Filing a Prepackaged Bankruptcy
You represent a company that is in financial distress. You need to help your client evaluate its options, including whether to file a prepackaged bankruptcy. READ NOW » Related Content Prepackaged and Prearranged Bankruptcy Comparison Review...
Sherica Celine
over 3 years ago
Legal Insights Blog
Practical Guidance
These Rules Are Not Made To Be Broken!
You often need to check the Bankruptcy Rules when representing a client in a bankruptcy case. You realize that Part IX of the Bankruptcy Rules incorporates many other Bankruptcy and Federal Rules. You think, “wouldn’t it be nice to have a...
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