Asset Sales Committee

Committees

Post date: Friday, June 06, 2008

The sale of all or substantially all of the assets of a business pursuant to §363 (363 sale) of the Code in a chapter 11 case has become more commonplace in recent years as acquirors seek to purchase target businesses in an accelerated manner while shedding many of those businesses’ liabilities.

Post date: Friday, June 06, 2008

Intangible assets have been among the last class of assets to garner respect in bankruptcy proceedings. Until recently, trademarks, patents and know-how have withered on the vine as bankruptcy professionals (financial advisors, restructuring professionals and attorneys) have focused on other areas to maximize value and achieve a timely outcome.

Post date: Friday, June 06, 2008

Part I of this four-part series discussed, in general terms, the prohibition of collusion in bankruptcy sales under section 363(n) of the Bankruptcy Code. Part II discussed the fine line separating permissible collaboration from impermissible collusion.

Post date: Thursday, June 05, 2008

The sale of all or substantially all of the assets of a business pursuant to §363 (363 sale) of the Code in a chapter 11 case has become more commonplace in recent years as acquirors seek to purchase target businesses in an accelerated manner while shedding many of those businesses’ liabilities.

Post date: Sunday, June 01, 2008

"When a debtor files for bankruptcy, it is often because numerous creditors are asserting competing interests in whatever assets the debtor may have. A debtor may have pledged its inventory and manufacturing equipment as collateral for an operating loan from the bank. The same manufacturing equipment may be encumbered by a purchase money security interest from the equipment vendor.

Post date: Sunday, June 01, 2008

ABI is pleased to announce your 2008-2009 co-chairs, as well as the addition of five new leadership positions.  These new positions are a result of your feedback regarding opportunities for involvement and advancement in the association.  The first position is that of the Education Director, who will assist the chairs in coordi

Post date: Friday, April 04, 2008

In this turbulent economy, many companies with valuable intellectual property assets may soon be seeking bankruptcy protection.

Post date: Saturday, March 01, 2008

Please note that this article was created in cooperation with the Commercial Fraud Task Force committee.

Post date: Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Please note that this article was created in cooperation with the Commercial Fraud Task Force committee.

Post date: Saturday, February 02, 2008

Historically, a credit bid in a chapter 11 asset sale pursuant to 11 U.S.C.

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Ms. Leyza Florin Blanco
Co-Chair
Sequor Law
Miami, FL
(305) 372-8282

Mr. Matthew J. LoCascio
Co-Chair
SC&H Capital
Ellicott City, MD
(443) 951-4846

Mr. Steven L. Victor
Communications Manager
Development Specialists, Inc.
Chicago, IL
(312) 263-4141

Ms. Randye B. Soref
Education Director
Polsinelli
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 556-1801

Mr. Christopher M. Candon
Membership Relations Director
Sheehan Phinney
Manchester, NH
(603) 627-8168

Ms. Jane Kim
Newsletter Editor
Keller Benvenutti Kim LLP
San Francisco, CA
(415) 364-6793

Mr. William Hao
Special Projects Leader
Alston & Bird LLP
New York, NY
(212) 210-9417

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