Business Bankruptcy

A distressed business has a multitude of options to explore. Understand how Bankruptcy Code Section 363 works during a business bankruptcy.

Understand the ways in which distressed real estate is different from when an operating business in distress.

Understand what the “in pari delicto” defense is and how it can be used in a bankruptcy proceeding to protect yourself.

There are a number of mistakes that can be made in documenting a commercial loan. Learn the top 12 mistakes to avoid.

Ordinary asset purchase? Article 9 sale? Bankruptcy acquisition? When buying a distressed business, the type of purchase should be top of mind.

This is an important part of the receivership process. We’re focusing on four main points as a part of this discussion, planning ahead, termination vs discharge, final reporting, and a discharge order. Planning Ahead Always looking through your order and statutes to understand what is expected of you to wrap up your case. Make sure you understand all these requirements so that you do not have to scramble or recreate the wheel while you are trying to close out the case. The two best reference points here are your own […]

Although commonly used interchangeably, recharacterization and equitable subordination have different purposes and effects on order of priority of claims.

Learn about the necessary steps needed to get a receiver appointed, including the important details of the motion for the appointment of a receiver.

When looking at a receivership from the perspective of Representing the Defendant there are several factors to take into account.

What is a composition agreement? It’s a bankruptcy alternative that can alter payments to creditors that want to keep the debtor in business. Learn more in this 90 second lesson.