Editor’s Note: Federal equity receiverships usually arise at critical points in civil litigation, such as fraud cases, business disputes, or regulatory actions aimed at protecting assets. The court’s first major step is usually to appoint a receiver and issue an order outlining the receiver’s authority from the outset. It’s important to focus on the order right away because it’s what actually shapes how the receivership will get started, not just the fact that a receiver was appointed. Drafting the appointing order should be done before a federal judge selects a […]

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