Hello, Commercial and Regulatory Law Committee members! As you might have noticed, our committee’s leadership has changed quite a bit, so we thought we would take a moment to introduce ourselves.
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On October 27, 2021, at 12:00 noon EDT, the Commercial and Regulatory Law Committee hosted a webinar, “CFPB Mortgage Servicing Regulations and Their Effects on Bankruptcy: An Update.” The panelists discussed the background and scope of the latest mortgage-servicing regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and how they impact your day-to-day ba
“One pill makes you larger
And one pill makes you small….”
— “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane
For the Winter Leadership Conference, the topic of our committee’s panel, “Anatomy of a Pharmaceutical Bankruptcy Case,” was a collaboration of the Financial Advisors/Investment Bankers and the Commercial and Regulatory Law Committees. Moderator Jeff Garfinkle led panelists Hon.
From taxation to securities, the ownership and sale of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency is subject to a complex patchwork of federal laws. Tax, securities, commodities and anti-money laundering regulations may apply to those who engage in cryptocurrency transactions as a consumer, business enterprise or investor.
[1]Most restructuring lawyers see “tax” and immediately run for help from specialists down the hallway or maybe at other firms. That’s the right thing to do, and we tax lawyers appreciate the job security.
Interim managers are take-charge types with strong inclinations toward quickly assessing situations and developing and rapidly implementing solutions. Almost by definition, they are thrown into troubled companies and challenged to “turn things around” in short order. Often, this can mean taking tough measures, such as reducing staff through planned layoffs.
In 2016, 763 higher education institutions closed, the highest number since 2012.[1] While primarily for-profit schools closed, independent not-for-profit (NFP) schools closed as well.
Ascribing reasons for the schools’ closures risks conclusion bias, but there are some macro trends to note:
In 2016, 763 higher education institutions closed, the highest number since 2012.[1] While primarily for-profit schools closed, independent not-for-profit (NFP) schools closed as well.
Ascribing reasons for the schools’ closures risks conclusion bias, but there are some macro trends to note:
Revenue and EBITDA are down, the cash runway is short, and time is of the essence. So in a turnaround, set your sights on becoming a start-up.
Mr. Alan R. Rosenberg
Co-Chair
Markowitz, Ringel, Trusty & Hartog, PA
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
(954) 767-0030
Co-Chair
Markowitz, Ringel, Trusty & Hartog, PA
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
(954) 767-0030
Mrs. April A. Wimberg
Co-Chair
Dentons Bingham Greenebaum
Louisville, KY
(502) 587-3719
Co-Chair
Dentons Bingham Greenebaum
Louisville, KY
(502) 587-3719
Ms. Leslie R. Hendrix
Communications Manager
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona, Phoenix Division
Phoenix, AZ
(602) 682-4144
Communications Manager
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona, Phoenix Division
Phoenix, AZ
(602) 682-4144
Mr. Travis Powers
Education Director
White and Williams LLP
Cranford, NJ
(212) 868-4837
Education Director
White and Williams LLP
Cranford, NJ
(212) 868-4837
Ms. Camisha L. Simmons
Education Director
Simmons Legal PLLC
Dallas, TX
(214) 643-6192
Education Director
Simmons Legal PLLC
Dallas, TX
(214) 643-6192
Mrs. Morgan L. Patterson
Membership Relations Director
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Wilmington, DE
(302) 252-4326
Membership Relations Director
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Wilmington, DE
(302) 252-4326
Ms. Joanna Diane Caytas
Newsletter Editor
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Houston, TX
(713) 221-7000
Newsletter Editor
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Houston, TX
(713) 221-7000
Mr. Michael D. Lessne, CPA
Special Projects Leader
Lessne Law
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(954) 372-5759
Special Projects Leader
Lessne Law
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(954) 372-5759