It is a common play in real estate to create a separate operating entity to serve as a tenant and execute a lease between the owner of the property and himself. Typically, this happens in assets which serve as a real estate-based business, such as a retail property. The structured enables the operator to reduce the taxable income of the business and also provide a liability shield for the property owner.
This arrangement can lead to some ethical issues, should the property owner become distressed. For example, is the lease amount above market and therefore being used to inflate the property valuation? Is rent actually being paid? Is there a proper lease in place or just an internal handshake? Attorneys need to understand the set-up in order to know what is in bounds and what is outside the lines.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to:https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/insider-lease-agreements-2021/
Valuing Real Estate Assets (Series: Fairness Issues in Real Estate-Based Bank...Financial Poise
As the expression goes, the value of real estate is in the eye of the beholder. Ultimately, the value is whatever the market is willing to pay. While income producing properties, particularly with creditworthy tenants, may be fairly routine to value based on the current rate of return demands in the market, non-income producing properties may be more speculative.
For example, even the most seasoned appraiser may struggle with finding comparative sales for a property. A landowner might see their property value go up exponentially “if only” the city council will allow for a zoning variance. Many an owner believes that their property is in the “path of progress,” but when? Is it reasonable to value a property “as stabilized” if it is only forty percent leased? These are the types of questions we will consider.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/valuing-real-estate-assets-2021/
This white paper examines the two primary sources of compliance obligations related to contracts: performance obligations and government regulations. For each source of compliance challenge, this paper identifies methods to improve compliance and contract management. Finally, this paper examines the kind of reporting that makes
Contracts create the network of relationships that allow organizations to thrive. Contracts generate revenue and control expenses. They allocate risks and responsibilities. Contracts create assets and liabilities. Contracts are the foundation of enterprise.
Compliance requirements touch every organization across industries. Regulations can lay down the rules of the road or impose barriers to business. Compliance is essential for success, like good brakes on a car.
Do you want to transfer all your hard earned assets to your loved ones? Have you worked whole your life and you want to be secure for the future of your family? For more information visit: http://margarianlaw.com/
Valuing Real Estate Assets (Series: Fairness Issues in Real Estate-Based Bank...Financial Poise
As the expression goes, the value of real estate is in the eye of the beholder. Ultimately, the value is whatever the market is willing to pay. While income producing properties, particularly with creditworthy tenants, may be fairly routine to value based on the current rate of return demands in the market, non-income producing properties may be more speculative.
For example, even the most seasoned appraiser may struggle with finding comparative sales for a property. A landowner might see their property value go up exponentially “if only” the city council will allow for a zoning variance. Many an owner believes that their property is in the “path of progress,” but when? Is it reasonable to value a property “as stabilized” if it is only forty percent leased? These are the types of questions we will consider.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/valuing-real-estate-assets-2021/
This white paper examines the two primary sources of compliance obligations related to contracts: performance obligations and government regulations. For each source of compliance challenge, this paper identifies methods to improve compliance and contract management. Finally, this paper examines the kind of reporting that makes
Contracts create the network of relationships that allow organizations to thrive. Contracts generate revenue and control expenses. They allocate risks and responsibilities. Contracts create assets and liabilities. Contracts are the foundation of enterprise.
Compliance requirements touch every organization across industries. Regulations can lay down the rules of the road or impose barriers to business. Compliance is essential for success, like good brakes on a car.
Do you want to transfer all your hard earned assets to your loved ones? Have you worked whole your life and you want to be secure for the future of your family? For more information visit: http://margarianlaw.com/
Help, My Business is in Trouble! (Series: Restructuring, Insolvency & Trouble...Financial Poise
When a business becomes financially troubled, the business owner often experiences denial, paralysis, or both. Lenders commonly lose confidence and then trust in the business, as communications tend to break down, deadlines are missed, and promises are broken. Small business owners commonly have issued personal guarantees, so business failure can often lead to personal financial stress. The good news is the business and business owner usually has some options, and even some leverage. This webinar explains what a business owner should- and should not- consider and do when dealing with financial trouble. Specific topics include discussion of bankruptcy (Chapters 7 and 11); assignments for the benefit of creditors; and friendly foreclosures. This webinar provides the business owner and her advisors with an overview of various restructuring and liquidation methods, a framework for how to decide between them, and practical tips for traversing the difficult environment that is financial distress.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/help-my-business-is-in-trouble-2020/
How to Raise Seed Funding for Your Startup: Convertible Notes and SAFEsideatoipo
Seed financings enable a startup to put together its initial team, build a working prototype, and begin to test the market. Often these investments are made via convertible debt or SAFEs. Veteran Silicon Valley startup and corporate attorney Jason Putnam Gordon will cover the following topics:
Required corporate structure
Legal considerations when pitching investors for seed financing
Differences between using convertible debt and SAFEs
Key terms and considerations when raising seed funding
Common mistakes and pitfalls that companies make when raising seed funding via convertible debt and SAFEs
How to close your seed financing
Important post-closing tasks
And much, much more
Stewart Strawbridge has been investing in commercial real estate over the last 8 years. This article explores the 10 biggest mistakes in real estate. These 10 scenarios should be considered before you invest in any real estate deal.
Single Asset Real Estate Cases (Series: Fairness Issues in Real Estate-Based ...Financial Poise
Anyone involved in the field of creditors rights on a matter involving an LLC that exists solely to hold the principal asset has surely seen the play where, the night before property is scheduled to be sold at a foreclosure auction, the debtor files bankruptcy. For those not familiar with the process, doing so invokes the “Automatic Stay”, which prohibits the secured lender from foreclosing on the property. The debtor then attempts to make their case to the court for reorganization.
But is failing to pay your mortgage really something bankruptcy was meant to solve? If the bank was going to agree to a loan modification, wouldn’t the parties have worked something out by the time the sheriff sale was set? The bankruptcy code recognizes this and therefore has a section devoted to dealing with this specific kind of bankruptcy—the Single Asset Real Estate (“SARE”) case. The goal of this episode is to look into ethical issues surrounding these matters.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/single-asset-real-estate-cases-2021/
"Advanced International Business Strategies for Entrepreneurs" was presented by Martijn Steger on January 26, 2012, for the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University.
Martijn provided attendees with important points that global business professionals should consider to be successful.
Creditor\'s Rights and Bankruptcy Issues in Real Estate Lawterigrasmussen
Discusses how creditors should deal with a recently filed case, the automatic stay, leasing, use and sale of assets, and nonbankruptcy remedies available to creditors, including receiverships, foreclosures, creditors\' bill, charging order, and assignments for the benefit of creditors
Here is our ppt deck from the June 6th TMA presentation in Chicago. Thanks to my fellow panelists: Dave Gozdecki, Reid Schar and Jeff Vogelsang. Attendees received 1.5 hrs CE
How to Decide if 7 or 11 is the Right Bankruptcy ChoiceSuzzanne Uhland
Deciding on filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy depends on what future the majority shareholders and or creditors see for the company but many entrepreneurs and experienced business tycoons have found in bankruptcy motivation to keep going and get back on the horse.
This presentation is designed for those with responsibilities in the areas of compliance, human resources, lending, audit and management of Credit Unions and their mortgage lending subsidiaries. It will explain the necessary steps to take to be compliant with the new SAFE Act requirements.
It is a common play in real estate to create a separate operating entity to serve as a tenant and execute a lease between the owner of the property and himself. Typically, this happens in assets which serve as a real estate-based business, such as a retail property. The structured enables the operator to reduce the taxable income of the business and also provide a liability shield for the property owner. However, this arrangement can easily lead to some ethical issues, should the property owner become distressed. Where is the line between a savvy real estate strategy and unethical behavior? This webinar presents practice pointers on how to use the ABA Model Rules as a guide to navigating ethical issues in Insider Lease Agreements. Model Rules addressed include those that govern the client-lawyer relationship (Rule 1.7: Conflict of Interest: Current Clients); those that speak to the need for candor toward the tribunal and fairness to an opposing party and counsel (Rule 3.3 through 3.4); and the necessity for truthfulness in statements to others and issues surrounding unrepresented persons (i.e. Rule 4.3).
Part of the webinar series: ETHICAL ISSUES IN REAL ESTATE-BASED BANKRUPTCIES 2022
See more at https://www.financialpoise.com/webinars/
Collateral value is the foundation of all lending transactions, but even the most traditional valuation techniques require a blend of art science and require debtors and practitioners to incorporate their judgment. Where is the line between reasonable judgment and gaming the system to arrive at a valuation that skews the fact pattern to one party’s favor? This webinar presents practice pointers on how to use the ABA Model Rules as a guide to navigating ethical issues in real estate valuation. Model Rules addressed may include those that govern the client-lawyer relationship (Rule 1.1 through 1.3); those that speak to the need for candor toward the tribunal and fairness to an opposing party and counsel (Rule 3.3 through 3.4); and the necessity for truthfulness in statements to others and issues surrounding unrepresented persons (i.e. Rule 4.1 through 4.3).
Part of the webinar series: Ethical Issues in Real Estate-Based Bankruptcies 2022
See more at https://www.financialpoise.com/webinars/
Help, My Business is in Trouble! (Series: Restructuring, Insolvency & Trouble...Financial Poise
When a business becomes financially troubled, the business owner often experiences denial, paralysis, or both. Lenders commonly lose confidence and then trust in the business, as communications tend to break down, deadlines are missed, and promises are broken. Small business owners commonly have issued personal guarantees, so business failure can often lead to personal financial stress. The good news is the business and business owner usually has some options, and even some leverage. This webinar explains what a business owner should- and should not- consider and do when dealing with financial trouble. Specific topics include discussion of bankruptcy (Chapters 7 and 11); assignments for the benefit of creditors; and friendly foreclosures. This webinar provides the business owner and her advisors with an overview of various restructuring and liquidation methods, a framework for how to decide between them, and practical tips for traversing the difficult environment that is financial distress.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/help-my-business-is-in-trouble-2020/
How to Raise Seed Funding for Your Startup: Convertible Notes and SAFEsideatoipo
Seed financings enable a startup to put together its initial team, build a working prototype, and begin to test the market. Often these investments are made via convertible debt or SAFEs. Veteran Silicon Valley startup and corporate attorney Jason Putnam Gordon will cover the following topics:
Required corporate structure
Legal considerations when pitching investors for seed financing
Differences between using convertible debt and SAFEs
Key terms and considerations when raising seed funding
Common mistakes and pitfalls that companies make when raising seed funding via convertible debt and SAFEs
How to close your seed financing
Important post-closing tasks
And much, much more
Stewart Strawbridge has been investing in commercial real estate over the last 8 years. This article explores the 10 biggest mistakes in real estate. These 10 scenarios should be considered before you invest in any real estate deal.
Single Asset Real Estate Cases (Series: Fairness Issues in Real Estate-Based ...Financial Poise
Anyone involved in the field of creditors rights on a matter involving an LLC that exists solely to hold the principal asset has surely seen the play where, the night before property is scheduled to be sold at a foreclosure auction, the debtor files bankruptcy. For those not familiar with the process, doing so invokes the “Automatic Stay”, which prohibits the secured lender from foreclosing on the property. The debtor then attempts to make their case to the court for reorganization.
But is failing to pay your mortgage really something bankruptcy was meant to solve? If the bank was going to agree to a loan modification, wouldn’t the parties have worked something out by the time the sheriff sale was set? The bankruptcy code recognizes this and therefore has a section devoted to dealing with this specific kind of bankruptcy—the Single Asset Real Estate (“SARE”) case. The goal of this episode is to look into ethical issues surrounding these matters.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/single-asset-real-estate-cases-2021/
"Advanced International Business Strategies for Entrepreneurs" was presented by Martijn Steger on January 26, 2012, for the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University.
Martijn provided attendees with important points that global business professionals should consider to be successful.
Creditor\'s Rights and Bankruptcy Issues in Real Estate Lawterigrasmussen
Discusses how creditors should deal with a recently filed case, the automatic stay, leasing, use and sale of assets, and nonbankruptcy remedies available to creditors, including receiverships, foreclosures, creditors\' bill, charging order, and assignments for the benefit of creditors
Here is our ppt deck from the June 6th TMA presentation in Chicago. Thanks to my fellow panelists: Dave Gozdecki, Reid Schar and Jeff Vogelsang. Attendees received 1.5 hrs CE
How to Decide if 7 or 11 is the Right Bankruptcy ChoiceSuzzanne Uhland
Deciding on filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy depends on what future the majority shareholders and or creditors see for the company but many entrepreneurs and experienced business tycoons have found in bankruptcy motivation to keep going and get back on the horse.
This presentation is designed for those with responsibilities in the areas of compliance, human resources, lending, audit and management of Credit Unions and their mortgage lending subsidiaries. It will explain the necessary steps to take to be compliant with the new SAFE Act requirements.
It is a common play in real estate to create a separate operating entity to serve as a tenant and execute a lease between the owner of the property and himself. Typically, this happens in assets which serve as a real estate-based business, such as a retail property. The structured enables the operator to reduce the taxable income of the business and also provide a liability shield for the property owner. However, this arrangement can easily lead to some ethical issues, should the property owner become distressed. Where is the line between a savvy real estate strategy and unethical behavior? This webinar presents practice pointers on how to use the ABA Model Rules as a guide to navigating ethical issues in Insider Lease Agreements. Model Rules addressed include those that govern the client-lawyer relationship (Rule 1.7: Conflict of Interest: Current Clients); those that speak to the need for candor toward the tribunal and fairness to an opposing party and counsel (Rule 3.3 through 3.4); and the necessity for truthfulness in statements to others and issues surrounding unrepresented persons (i.e. Rule 4.3).
Part of the webinar series: ETHICAL ISSUES IN REAL ESTATE-BASED BANKRUPTCIES 2022
See more at https://www.financialpoise.com/webinars/
Collateral value is the foundation of all lending transactions, but even the most traditional valuation techniques require a blend of art science and require debtors and practitioners to incorporate their judgment. Where is the line between reasonable judgment and gaming the system to arrive at a valuation that skews the fact pattern to one party’s favor? This webinar presents practice pointers on how to use the ABA Model Rules as a guide to navigating ethical issues in real estate valuation. Model Rules addressed may include those that govern the client-lawyer relationship (Rule 1.1 through 1.3); those that speak to the need for candor toward the tribunal and fairness to an opposing party and counsel (Rule 3.3 through 3.4); and the necessity for truthfulness in statements to others and issues surrounding unrepresented persons (i.e. Rule 4.1 through 4.3).
Part of the webinar series: Ethical Issues in Real Estate-Based Bankruptcies 2022
See more at https://www.financialpoise.com/webinars/
A common situation encountered by insolvency practitioners is a matter involving an LLC that exists solely to hold the principal asset and "the night before” the property is scheduled to be sold at a foreclosure auction the debtor elects to file bankruptcy to invoke the “Automatic Stay”, which prohibits the secured lender from foreclosing on the property. The bankruptcy code contemplates this and therefore has a section devoted to dealing with this specific kind of bankruptcy known as a Single Asset Real Estate (“SARE”) case.
This webinar presents practice pointers on how to use the ABA Model Rules as a guide to navigating ethical issues in Single Asset Real Estate or SARE cases. Model Rules addressed include those that address a conflict of interest towards current clients (Rule 1.7); those that speak to meritorious claims and contentions (Rule 3.1); and dealing with an unrepresented person (Rule 4.3).
Part of the webinar series: Ethical Issues in Real Estate Based Bankruptcies 2022
See more at https://www.financialpoise.com/webinars/
LEGAL ETHICS – BEST PRACTICES 2022 - How to Avoid Malpractice & Disciplinary ...Financial Poise
This webinar presents basic practice pointers to avoid malpractice and disciplinary actions, and how to respond to claims of malpractice or unethical behavior if they arise. The panel also discusses the role that malpractice insurance plays in these situations and the ramifications of a malpractice judgment or disciplinary action. Model Rules addressed may include: those that govern the client-lawyer relationship (Rules 1.1 through 1.10; 1.13; and 1.16); those that that speak to transactions with persons other than clients (Rules 4.1 through 4.4); those that govern the responsibilities of managing and supervisory lawyers, subordinate lawyers, non-lawyer assistance, independence, unauthorized practice of law, and multijurisdictional practice (Rules 5.1 through 5.5); and those that govern communication, including advertising and solicitation of clients (Rules 7.1 through 7.5).
Part of the webinar series: LEGAL ETHICS – BEST PRACTICES 2022
See more at https://www.financialpoise.com/webinars/
Securities Law: An Overview (Series: Securities Law Made Simple (Not Really)) Financial Poise
Stocks and bonds are easily recognizable as securities, but did you know that promissory notes may also be securities? So can certain joint venture interests and many other types of investment contracts. Then there are cryptocurrency altcoins, which are sometimes securities and sometimes not. How do you identify a security? What are some of the requirements related to offering and selling securities? How do they differ between private and public companies? What happens if you fail to comply with securities laws? How has legislation like the JOBS Act, the FAST Act changed the way in which companies offer and sell their securities? In this webinar our expert panel provides you with a high-level overview of the federal securities laws as well as tangible examples and practical advice in answer to these and many more questions.
To listen to this webinar on-demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/securities-law-an-overview-2020/
The REALTOR Code of EthicsNew Member Orientation ProgramEvangeline Yia
All REALTORS® regardless of their specialty in the real estate business (appraisal, property management, etc.) are bound by the duties in the REALTORS®’ Code of Ethics.
The fourth webinar presentation in the M&A Litigation Series examines claims and other rights of action asserted by stockholders in connection with M&A transactions. Various types of claims and proceedings – ranging from fiduciary duty to federal securities to statutory appraisal – are discussed. Director and Officer indemnity and advancement obligations likewise are addressed.
On our agenda:
-Fiduciary Duty and Disclosure Claims
-Federal Securities Claims
-Statutory Appraisal
-Books and Records Inspection Rights
-D&O Insurance and Indemnity and Advancement Obligations
Three Case Studies (Series: Commercial Litigation Funding 101) Financial Poise
As the legal funding market evolves, so too do the legal/ethical jurisprudence, strategic decisions inherent in utilizing funding, financial instruments used for funding, and nature of funder/funded relationship. In this webinar, a panel of experienced litigation funding professionals examine three live legal funding deals, and discuss how they impact considerations of (i) disclosure of litigation funding, (ii) fee-splitting and non-attorney ownership of law firms, and (iii) financial engineering of innovative funding deals.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/three-case-studies-2020/
Claims Trading in bankruptcy cases has advanced and grown in sophistication swiftly in recent history. Companies and their advisors should be prepared before wading into these waters. How will a claim be treated once transferred? What steps should a company acquiring a claim take to ensure the claim is paid? How should a claim be valued? What kind of documentation will be needed to properly transfer the claim? If a dispute arises regarding the claim, how should the acquiring company defend itself? For 2021, do the financial programs initiated under the CARES Act impact claims trading, and if so, how? This webinar focuses on understanding these issues and addressing best practices for advanced reorganization practitioners and advisors working on the cutting edge of bankruptcy transactions.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/bankruptcy-claims-trading-2021/
When business owners come to the point where they simply can’t see eye to eye, success can become unfeasible. Disputes between business owners can arise from any number of issues and have varying impacts on the actual business, ranging from simple distraction to total dissolution. Depending on the business and circumstance, the means for resolution may or may not be provided for in the relevant by-laws or shareholder agreement. In this webinar, the expert panel discusses different types of shareholder disputes and corresponding remedies, including alternative dispute resolution, buy-sell agreement provisions, and share valuation considerations.
To listen to this webinar on-demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/resolving-shareholder-disputes-2020/
BUSINESS LAW REVIEW- 2022: Defending White Collar Crime-101Financial Poise
While white collar crimes don’t usually carry the same stigma or penalties as violent crime, the consequences of a conviction, or even an allegation can be devastating. Leaving prison time aside, the business may also face investigation, prosecution and possibly, the risk of reputational damage, financial loss and unwanted exposure.
As governmental enforcement of laws against those accused of white collar crime increases, companies need to understand how to avoid unknowingly acting in ways that may be unlawful, how to prevent and detect potential employee misconduct, and how to react if misconduct does occur.
Part of the webinar series: Business Law Review 2022
See more at https://www.financialpoise.com/webinars/
Help, My Business is In Trouble! (Series: Restructuring, Insolvency & Trouble...Financial Poise
When a business becomes financially troubled, the business owner often experiences denial, paralysis, or both. Lenders commonly lose confidence and then trust in the business, as communications tend to break down, deadlines are missed, and promises are broken. Small business owners commonly have issued personal guarantees, so business failure can often lead to personal financial stress. The good news is the business and business owner usually has some options, and even some leverage. This webinar explains what a business owner should- and should not- consider and do when dealing with financial trouble. Specific topics include discussion of bankruptcy (Chapters 7 and 11); assignments for the benefit of creditors; and friendly foreclosures. This webinar provides the business owner and her advisors with an overview of various restructuring and liquidation methods, a framework for how to decide between them, and practical tips for traversing the difficult environment that is financial distress.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/help-my-business-is-in-trouble-2021/
Bankruptcy Claims Trading (Series: Bankruptcy Transactions: Advice for the Ad...Financial Poise
Claims Trading in bankruptcy cases has advanced and grown in sophistication swiftly in recent history. Companies and their advisors should be prepared before wading into these waters. How will a claim be treated once transferred? What steps should a company acquiring a claim take to ensure the claim is paid? How should a claim be valued? What kind of documentation will be needed to properly transfer the claim? If a dispute arises regarding the claim, how should the acquiring company defend itself? This webinar focuses on understanding these issues and addressing best practices for advanced reorganization practitioners and advisors working on the cutting edge of bankruptcy transactions.
To listen to this webinar on-demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/bankruptcy-claims-trading-2020/
To listen to this webinar on-demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/bankruptcy-claims-trading-2020/
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toby mcCosker improves the properties through hands-on management and targeted value-add initiatives. Our efforts result in solid returns for investors and strong economic assets for communities.
When a business becomes financially troubled, the business owner often experiences denial, paralysis, or both. Lenders commonly lose confidence and then trust in the business, as communications tend to break down, deadlines are missed, and promises are broken. Small business owners commonly have issued personal guarantees, so business failure can often lead to personal financial stress. The good news is the business and business owner usually has some options, and even some leverage. This webinar explains what a business owner should- and should not- consider and do when dealing with financial trouble. Specific topics include discussion of bankruptcy (Chapters 7 and 11); assignments for the benefit of creditors; and friendly foreclosures. This webinar provides the business owner and her advisors with an overview of various restructuring and liquidation methods, a framework for how to decide between them, and practical tips for traversing the difficult environment that is financial distress.
Part of the webinar series:
RESTRUCTURING, INSOLVENCY & TROUBLED COMPANIES 2022
See more at https://www.financialpoise.com/webinars/
Fiduciary duty can be applied in many professionals such as investment agents in the bank and also importantly, the operator of an exploited and explored oil and gas field.
When business owners come to the point where they simply can’t see eye to eye, success can become unfeasible. Disputes between business owners can arise from any number of issues and have varying impacts on the actual business, ranging from simple distraction to total dissolution. Depending on the business and circumstance, the means for resolution may or may not be provided for in the relevant by-laws or shareholder agreement. In this webinar, the expert panel discusses different types of shareholder disputes and corresponding remedies, including alternative dispute resolution, buy-sell agreement provisions, and share valuation considerations.
Part of the webinar series: Complex Financial Litigation 2021
See more at https://www.financialpoise.com/webinars/
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IP-301 POST-GRANT REVIEW TRIALS 2022 - Things to Consider Before You FileFinancial Poise
This segment will delve into considerations that come into play when filing or responding to post-grant review proceedings. These considerations include issues of real party in interest, timing, and substantive arguments.
Part of the webinar series: IP-301 POST-GRANT REVIEW TRIALS 2022
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This segment will discuss the statutory and procedural background of post-grant review proceedings. It will discuss the types of proceedings available and provide a high-level discussion of how the proceedings are conducted.
Part of the webinar series:
IP-301 POST-GRANT REVIEW TRIALS 2022
See more at https://www.financialpoise.com/webinars/
THE NUTS & BOLTS OF BANKRUPTCY LAW 2022: The Nuts & Bolts of a First Day HearingFinancial Poise
Even when a bankruptcy petition is the result of a soft-landing rather than a freefall, filing a chapter 11 petition is a disruptive event. To facilitate the debtor’s entry into chapter 11 with as little disruption as possible, first day motions are filed to ensure that a debtor-in-possession can minimize interruptions and continue operating its business in order to achieve its goals in chapter 11. This webinar provides an overview of the administrative and operational first day motions typically filed by chapter 11 debtors and the process for requesting a first day hearing, providing notice of the hearing, and ensuring that the hearing runs smoothly.
Part of the webinar series: THE NUTS & BOLTS OF BANKRUPTCY LAW 2022
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RESTRUCTURING, INSOLVENCY & TROUBLED COMPANIES 2022: Bad Debtor Owes Me Money!Financial Poise
Sometimes it begins when a client, tenant, or customer starts to slow-pay, with the result that your accounts receivable start to accrue gradually. Other times the issue presents itself more suddenly. Either way, you find your company owed a great deal of money that looks like it may not be collected because your client/tenant/customer has filed bankruptcy, has commenced an assignment for the benefit of creditors, has been put into receivership, or is otherwise just plain insolvent. What do you do? What should you not do? The topics discussed in this webinar include the pros and cons of putting a counterparty into involuntary bankruptcy; when and how you may be able to pursue third parties (like guarantors, directors, or officers) for the amount owed; risks related to preference attack; pros and cons of sitting on a “creditors’ committee” in a Chapter 11; how to negotiate for “critical vendor” protection in Chapter 11; and practical guidance for continuing to provide goods or services to an insolvent counterparty.
Part of the webinar series: RESTRUCTURING, INSOLVENCY & TROUBLED COMPANIES 2022
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We’ve all long heard about writing practices to avoid, including run-on sentences, excessive passive voice, and nominalization. This webinar not only discusses how those habits can damage briefs, but also explores a key habit brief-writers should embrace: using strong, precise verbs, which are the engine of a persuasive sentence. Panelists also exchange views about finding the most persuasive voice and tone, as well as the right temperature for rhetoric.
Part of the webinar series: PERSUASIVE BRIEF WRITING 2022
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CYBER SECURITY and DATA PRIVACY 2022: Data Breach Response - Before and After...Financial Poise
You’ve received the dreaded call that your company has just suffered a data breach – what do you do next? Who do you call for help? What notification obligations do you have?
With proper preparation, you can mitigate the damage caused by this unfortunate event and put your business in a position to recover. Your company may have already implemented its information security program and identified the responsible parties, including applicable outside experts, to be contacted in the event of a breach. However, now you must call up your incident response team to investigate the extent of the breach, evaluate the possible damage to your company, and determine whether you must notify your clients, customers, or the public of the breach. This webinar will help prepare you to take action when the worst happens.
Part of the webinar series:
CYBER SECURITY and DATA PRIVACY 2022
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CYBER SECURITY and DATA PRIVACY 2022_How to Build and Implement your Company'...Financial Poise
Data is one of your business’s most valuable assets and requires protection like any other asset. How can you protect your data from unauthorized access or inadvertent disclosure?
An information security program is designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your company’s data and information technology assets. Federal, state, or international law may also require your business to have an information security program in place.
This webinar will provide the basics of how to create and implement an information security program, beginning with identifying your incident response team, putting applicable insurance policies into place, and closing any gaps in the security of your data.
Part of the webinar series:
CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACY 2022
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NEWBIE LITIGATOR SCHOOL - 101 Part 3 2022 - Enforcement: Post-Judgment Procee...Financial Poise
Obtaining a final and enforceable judgment is often just the first phase of the civil litigation process; without effective enforcement and collection, a judgment is merely a piece of paper (or electronic docket entry). This webinar provides an overview of the technical, procedural and strategic considerations necessary to monetize judgments and make litigation worthwhile.
Part of the webinar series: NEWBIE LITIGATOR SCHOOL - 101 Part 3 2022
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NEWBIE LITIGATOR SCHOOL - 101 Part 3 2022 -Appellate Practice- 101 Financial Poise
When is an appeal permitted and when should you take one? What rules and procedures govern appellate practice and how can you best avoid technical and procedural mistakes. How are appellate briefs different from those filed with the trial court and what are some keys to making them successful? And how can you best prepare for appellate oral argument? This webinar explores these questions and more with a panel of experienced appellate litigators.
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MARKETING TIPS FOR THE NEW (OR OLD!) BUSINESS OWNER 2022: Learn How to Do Con...Financial Poise
There's creating content; then there's creating great content; and then there's creating great content that actually gets seen by the ideal audience. Each of those layers has its own unique challenges. In this webinar episode, we share insights from a variety of highly experienced content creators. Each panelist member provides their own unique spin on how to create great content that gets seen by the intended audience. By the completion of this episode, the audience member will have a clear and actionable plan on how to create outstanding content that meets their unique marketing needs.
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CHAPTER 11 - INDUSTRY FOCUS 2022 - Focus on Oil and Gas Financial Poise
Although issues in oil and gas chapter 11 cases vary from case to case, there are, nonetheless, certain issues that tend to arise in most oil and gas cases. Among them: treatment of oil and gas leases, the payment of royalties, hedging agreements, and valuation. This webinar addresses such issues.
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BUSINESS LAW REVIEW- 2022: Selling a Business Financial Poise
A Startup is the Founders’ baby - they dream it, created it and worked tirelessly to make it successful. Deciding it may be time to sell all or part is the easy part - acknowledging and addressing the financial and emotional issues can be challenging.
Negotiating with potential buyers or investors is time intensive, to say the least. Positioning a business for a value maximizing transaction requires planning. What professionals need to be engaged? How do the parties come to a valuation? What is the profile of the likely investor or buyer? These are just some of the questions this webinar addresses.
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BUSINESS LAW REVIEW- 2022: Immigration Law for Business-101Financial Poise
A basic understanding of immigration law is critical to a vast array of businesses operating in today’s economy. Foreign employees and their sponsoring companies will navigate a complex maze in the attempt to achieve the desired goals of the employee maximizing their ability to provide services and value to the company. One of various determining factors as to which pathway to attempt is whether the goal is an immigrant visa (also known as a “green card”) which may ultimately allow lawful permanent residence in the United States or a non-immigrant visa. The need for foreign labor affects various industries and applies to large segments of skilled, unskilled and semi-skilled workers in jobs ranging from farm to seasonal to high-tech. This webinar explains what businesses need to know in the current environment as well as how political and globalization issues will affect immigration laws going forward.
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BUSINESS LAW REVIEW- 2022
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NEWBIE LITIGATOR SCHOOL - Part I 2022: Working With Experts Financial Poise
Expert witnesses are an integral part of modern commercial litigation. They can be used for everything from calculating damages to explaining software workflows to establishing industry standards. This webinar begins with an exploration of the common types of cases that call for use of expert testimony. From there, we discuss the rules governing experts, including expert disclosures, discovery, and expert depositions. We also discuss the Daubert standard for excluding expert testimony, and discuss how a successful Daubert motion may be brought. This hour will help you figure out when and how to hire your own expert, and will give you some ideas on how to challenge your opponent’s expert when the time comes.
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NEWBIE LITIGATOR SCHOOL - Part I 2022
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Executive compensation continues its movement towards performance pay as the standard. Compensation structures and proxy disclosures are more and more complex. Investors and proxy advisors continue to increase influence on compensation issues. This webinar examines executive compensation, including equity-based compensation plans and executive employment and severance agreements. The importance of disclosure, alignment of risk, and metrics is also examined. Practical guidance on pay-for-performance and supplemental pay definitions is provided. The panelists discuss the effect of the Dodd-Frank Act on executive compensation, including SEC regulations. Exchange rules are compared to applicable federal law. Best practices regarding executive compensation committees and regulatory requirements for those committees are examined. Shareholder advisory groups promulgate executive compensation related advisory policies for their institutional shareholder clients annually and these policies are also discussed. Issues regarding board composition and leadership structure issues are discussed in relation to executive compensation.
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CORPORATE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE BOOT CAMP 2022 - PART 2
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CORPORATE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE BOOT CAMP 2022 - PART 2: Securities Law Comp...Financial Poise
The Securities and Exchange Commission has been entrusted with a significant corporate compliance regulatory function, which has been expanded by seminal legislation in the recent past such as the Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) and Dodd-Frank Acts. This webinar discusses board fiduciary duties and the tension between state corporate law standards and federal law. Board composition, independence, structure and processes (including best practices in regard to committees) are analyzed. Specifically, director independence is discussed as is audit committees and related requirements, regulations and exemptions. NASDAQ and the NYSE also have similar requirements for director independence and those are also discussed. The webinar also covers disclosure matters related to SOX compliance, including timing and content of an issuer's periodic disclosures. Both the legal requirements and best practices related to disclosure procedures and internal controls under SOX are examined. Means of controlling the costs of SOX, especially for smaller public companies, are also discussed, including trends in the industry related to high regulatory compliance costs. Finally, the applicability and best practices for privately held companies and SOX are considered.
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The deal is complete, and the parties have finished the hard work. Or have they? Integration planning turns to execution as people, process, and technology are combined once the deal is legally closed. The buyer will need to consider the purchased business or assets from the standpoint of employees, IT, customers, suppliers, and a multitude of other areas. In addition, numerous post-closing legal issues may arise, including purchase price adjustments, breaches of representations and warranties, enforcement of key negative employment-related covenants and restrictive covenants, collection of pre-closing accounts receivable, and true-ups of final financials. This episode guides listeners through the process, timing, and issues which most commonly arise after the closing of deals.
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M&A BOOT CAMP - 2022
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Although every deal is different, understanding any purchase/sale agreement will help you understand other purchase sale agreements. Stated another way, most M&A documents include a similar set of sections and use a similar vocabulary. This episode explains specific, common provisions and discusses how buyers and sellers approach these provisions differently, particularly in light of situational differences (e.g. whether the assets being bought and sold are equity of a company or the assets of a company; whether the seller is going to cease to exists or not). Topics covered will include tax issues; corporate governance; closing conditions; representations and warranties; indemnification provisions; earn-outs; restrictive covenants; antitrust; intellectual property; and employment issues.
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M&A BOOT CAMP - 2022
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Buying, selling, or merging a company typically follows a similar set of steps from deal to deal. The amount of time each step takes varies but the order of the steps is fairly uniform because the steps follow a certain logic: before the parties share meaningful information, they should sign a confidentiality agreement (a/k/a “non-disclosure agreement,” or “NDA”); once a baseline amount of information is known by the would-be buyer, it commonly presents a letter of intent or term sheet to the target or its owner, which serves as an outline for a deal but does not necessarily bind the parties to consummate the transaction; additional due diligence and the negotiation, drafting and signing of definitive documents comes next. The parties then obtain any needed regulatory and/or contractual third party approvals; followed by closing; and finally by post-closing tasks. This webinar will discuss all these steps from a macro perspective so that you can see the forest for the trees, but does not do a deep dive into any single topic. Think of this webinar as a road map or timeline for a typical deal.
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M&A BOOT CAMP - 2022
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CROWDFUNDING 2022 - Crowdfunding from the Investor's PerspectiveFinancial Poise
This webinar focuses on the opportunities that crowdfunding makes available to the investor, and how the investor should go about navigating this new world. We begin with a basic overview of the new regulatory regime, the requirements to invest, and the on-boarding process one should expect. We then dive deeper into the market opportunity, including how to access and select investments, and expectations investors should set for themselves and the projects they select. This is not intended to support any specific deal selection, but instead sheds a light upon the basic selection criteria available, the method to go about investing and what to avoid.
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
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Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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The material in this webinar is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered
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appropriate professional to determine what may be best for your individual needs. While
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6. Meet the Faculty
MODERATOR:
David Levy - Keen-Summit Capital Partners and Summit Investment Management
PANELISTS:
Matthew Christensen - Angstman Johnson
Robert Richards - Dentons
Jonathan Aberman - Dykema
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7. About This Webinar
Insider Lease Agreements
It is a common play in real estate to create a separate operating entity to serve as a tenant
and execute a lease between the owner of the property and himself. Typically, this happens
in assets which serve as a real estate-based business, such as a retail property. The
structured enables the operator to reduce the taxable income of the business and also
provide a liability shield for the property owner.
This arrangement can lead to some ethical issues, should the property owner become
distressed. For example, is the lease amount above market and therefore being used to
inflate the property valuation? Is rent actually being paid? Is there a proper lease in place or
just an internal handshake? Attorneys need to understand the set-up in order to know what is
in bounds and what is outside the lines.
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8. About This Series
Fairness Issues in Real Estate-Based Bankruptcies
It does not take a complex corporate chapter 11 bankruptcy to encounter serious ethical issues that must
be confronted in a case. In fact, the relative simplicity of a real estate-based bankruptcy will shine the
light on all of the main case details, bringing increased scrutiny to all of the debtor’s actions and
decisions. Real estate-based bankruptcies are some of the most common matters filed. As an attorney,
you are your client’s advocate and need to navigate the waters to provide effective counsel while playing
within rules. In this series we tackle some common ethical scenarios that present themselves in real
estate-focused bankruptcies frequently, including matters related to valuing assets, insider lease
agreements, and Single Asset Real Estate (SARE) cases. At the end you will be better equipped to
answer questions like Is your client being astute or asinine? This this scheme clever or cagey? Under the
rules of bankruptcy, is an inside arrangement shady or shrewd?
Each Financial Poise Webinar is delivered in Plain English, understandable to investors, business owners, and
executives without much background in these areas, yet is of primary value to attorneys, accountants, and other
seasoned professionals. Each episode brings you into engaging, sometimes humorous, conversations designed to
entertain as it teaches. Each episode in the series is designed to be viewed independently of the other episodes so that
participants will enhance their knowledge of this area whether they attend one, some, or all episodes.
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9. Episodes in this Series
#1: Valuing Real Estate Assets
Premiere date: 1/26/21
#2: Insider Lease Agreements
Premiere date: 3/2/21
#3: Single Asset Real Estate Cases
Premiere date: 3/23/21
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11. What Are Ethics?
Webster: (noun) The discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral
duty and obligation; The principles of conduct governing an individual or a group; A
guiding philosophy; A set of moral issues or aspects (such as rightness)
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12. Legal Ethics
The American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct were adopted by
the ABA House of Delegates in 1983. They supply the general ethical rules which govern the
practice of law which have been adopted by most states and jurisdictions.
A number of the Model Rules are implicated in bankruptcy cases (as they are in litigation in
general). Examples include the lawyer’s duty to bring meritorious claims, to be truthful with
the Court (and not withhold information relating to criminal or fraudulent enterprises), to be fair
to opposing party/counsel, to refrain from engaging in conduct which would disrupt a
proceeding or seek to exert undue influence on any Judge or party, and to be truthful in
statements to the Court and to others.
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13. Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Rule 1.7: Conflict of Interest: Current Clients
Rule 3.3: Candor Toward the Tribunal
Rule 4.3: Dealing with Unrepresented Person
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14. Applicable Bankruptcy Code
Bankruptcy Code Section 327- Employing Professionals
Bankruptcy Code Section 101(14) – Disinterested Person
Bankruptcy Rule 365 – Ability to Reject Lease
Bankruptcy Rule 2014- Application For And Order of Employment
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15. Non-Statutory Insider Tests
―Closeness‖ approach, which considers ―whether there is a close relationship [between debtor and
creditor] and ... anything other than closeness to suggest that any transactions were not conducted at
arm’s length.‖ See, e.g., Schubert v. Lucent Techs. Inc. (In re Winstar Commc’ns Inc.), 554 F.3d 382,
396-97 (3d Cir. 2009).
―Control‖ approach, which considers whether the alleged insider exercised ―sufficient authority over the
debtor so as to unqualifiably dictate corporate policy and disposition of corporate assets.‖ See, e.g.,
Butler v. David Shaw Inc., 72 F.3d 437, 443 (4th Cir. 1996)
―Similarity‖ approach, which examines whether the ―the alleged insider holds a position substantially
similar to the position specified in [§ 101(31)].‖ See, e.g., In re Longview Aluminum LLC, 657 F.3d 507,
509 (7th Cir. 2011).
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16. What Roles do Leases Play in Bankruptcy Cases
• Income to debtor
• Business operations footprint, particularly in retail
• Obligation of debtor
• Plan of reorganization
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17. Sides of the Matter
• Debtor: Are the leases an asset or burden to the business?
• Lender: Do non-strategic leases have any value if sold? Does rationalizing store lead to a
viable restructuring plan?
• Judge: Is the debtor taking any actions that are preferential to some creditors versus
others? Issues between insider relationship between landlords and debtor must be identified
and resolved.
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19. In re Scott Acquisition Corp.
Scotty's, Inc. is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Scott Acquisition Corp. Prior to their bankruptcy,
Scotty's, Inc. and Scott Acquisition Corp. (collectively, the ―Debtors‖) were retailers of building
materials and home improvement products for the ―do it yourself‖ home improvement market. The
defendants were the individual officers and directors of Scotty's, Inc. (―Scotty's‖). The complaint
alleges the defendants' misconduct as follows. In 1998, Scotty's entered into a Loan and Security
Agreement with Congress Financial Corporation (―Congress‖). Under that agreement, Congress
loaned Scotty's certain sums of money and took a security interest in substantially all of the
Debtors' property. Scotty's, however, was unable to make the required loan payments. As a result,
Scotty's and Congress made various amendments to the loan agreement. During negotiations
relating to the loan, Congress expressed its desire to have Scotty's divest itself of its real estate
holdings and pay down the amounts owed to Congress. This would not only reduce the amount
owed to Congress, but would also allow inventory to be the sole focus of Congress' security
interest. Having inventory as the only collateral would allow Congress with a quick exit strategy—
payment on a potential Scotty's liquidation.
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20. In re Scott Acquisition Corp.
As such, Scotty's began divesting itself of its real estate holdings on a sale-and-leaseback
basis. Some properties were sold to independent third parties. Others, however, were sold to
entities controlled by certain of the defendants. These insider defendants, through the
controlled entities, paid less than fair market value for Scotty's choice real estate. In return,
Scotty's received no more favorable treatment on the terms of the leases than it would have
with third parties. Throughout, Scotty's failed to solicit and consider third party offers for the
purchase of its choice real estate. Further, Scotty's failed to seek any independent
consideration or review of these insider sale-and-leaseback transactions. Accordingly, the
complaint alleges that the defendants, the officers and directors of Scotty's, breached their
fiduciary duties of care and loyalty in several respects. The complaint also alleges that the
defendants had knowledge and rendered substantial assistance with regard to one another's
breaches of fiduciary duties.
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21. Defined Terms
Insider: An insider is a person or business that’s in a close relationship with a debtor (the
person filing for bankruptcy), including relatives, any partnership in which the debtor is a
general partner, any general partner of the debtor or any corporation in which the debtor is a
director, officer, or person in control. A variety of tests can be used to determine an insider
relationship include closeness, similarity, and control.
Leasehold Interest: Claim or right to enjoy the exclusive possession and use of an asset or
property for a stated definite period, as created by a written lease. A long-term lease interest
is a valuable asset in its own right which can be traded or mortgaged as a physical asset.
Model Rule: Rule 1.7: Conflict of Interest: Current Clients
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22. In re Edgewater Medical Center
Background: Chapter 11 debtor-in-possession brought adversary proceeding against its landlord and
their common principal to set aside alleged fraudulent transfers and to recover on breach of contract,
breach of fiduciary duty and other theories. The Bankruptcy Court, Bruce W. Black, J., held that:
1.No ―transfer‖ of interest of the debtor in property occurred, of kind potentially subject to avoidance, upon
expiration of debtor's purchase option under lease;
2.Debtor failed to show that it was insolvent or rendered insolvent by challenged rent payments;
3.Landlord breached covenant of good faith and fair dealing;
4.Debtor's chief executive officer (CEO) breached his fiduciary duties in allegedly obtaining inflated
appraisals of leased property that debtor had option to purchase at its appraised value, so as to ensure
that debtor would not exercise this purchase option, and that lessor, another corporation that CEO
controlled, would continue to collect allegedly exorbitant rent;
5.Debtor was entitled to specific performance of option, as well as return of rent;
6.Punitive damages were warranted; and
7.Doubts about whether debtor was prevailing party counseled against attorney fee award.
Are there ethical implications of this lease arrangement? Is this shady or shrewd?
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23. Definitions
Executory Contract: Contract between a debtor and another party under which both sides still have
important performance remaining. Such agreements may be rejected in the bankruptcy. A lease is
considered an executory contract.
Preferential Payment: When a company in trouble has made or elects to make payments to on creditor
ahead of others without a sound reason to do so other than following the personal preferences of the
Directors.
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24. In Re: 148 South Emerson Partners, LLC v. 148 South
Emerson Associates, LLC
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department, January 24, 2018
Four business partners, Drew Doscher, Michael Meagher, Michael Meyer, and Stephen Smith, formed a
company to operate a restaurant (―Emerson Associates‖) and a separate company to own and lease to
Emerson Associates the property at which the restaurant operated (―Emerson Partners‖). Years later,
Meagher, Smith and Meyer, holding a combined 75% of the interests of Emerson Partners, voted to evict
Emerson Associates from the property, which Doscher opposed. Doscher presented a lease that he
argued governed the landlord-tenant relationship between Emerson Partners and Emerson Associates.
However, the lease was undated and the signatories on behalf of Emerson Partners and Emerson
Associates were not identified. Doscher provided no evidence that the lease was ever presented to
Meagher, Smith or Meyer or even any correspondence regarding the lease existed. Further, while
Emerson Associates paid rent and real estate taxes and liability insurance for the property, as well as
constructed $1 million in improvements to the property, Doscher could not provide evidence that such
payments were made pursuant to the lease (the terms of the lease did not match) or that Emerson
Partners knew it was accepting payments pursuant to a lease. The court thus determined that no valid
lease existed between Emerson Partners and Emerson Associates.
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25. Definition
Plan of Reorganization: The plan of reorganization outlines how the debtor will reorganize its business,
administer its assets, make distributions to creditors and emerge from bankruptcy. In order to move
forward with the plan of reorganization, it must be voted on by the various classes of creditors, satisfy the
specific dictates of the Bankruptcy Code, and be confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court.
Model Rule:
Rule 4.3: Dealing with Unrepresented Person
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26. Personal Touch Holding Corp. v. Felix Glaubach, D.D.S.
Delaware Chancery Court, February 25, 2019
Defendant Felix Glaubach, president of plaintiff Personal Touch Holding Corp., purchased a building that
the plaintiff was interested in acquiring as office space. The court found that the defendant had violated
his duty of loyalty to the plaintiff because the plaintiff was able to afford the building, there was a clear
expectation that the plaintiff would purchase it, the purchase was within the plaintiff’s line of business, and
the defendant’s actions were harmful to the plaintiff. The plaintiff was awarded damages in the amount of
the difference between the value of the building at the time of the defendant’s purchase and the value of
the building at the time of the trial.
In the same case, the defendant also leased a building to the plaintiff that was owned by an entity 50%
owned by the defendant and 50% by the defendant’s partner (the ―SPE‖). The defendant signed a five-
year lease on behalf of the plaintiff for the building at a rent that was above market by a total of
$1,270,000. The defendant’s partner signed the lease on behalf of the SPE and set the above-market
rental rate. The court found the lease to be self-dealing by the defendant and the defendant’s partner and
ordered the defendant to pay half of the above-market rent. Even though the defendant did not set the
above-market rental rate, the court found that the defendant violated his duty of loyalty to the plaintiff
because the transaction was unfair, regardless of whether the defendant acted in subjective good faith.
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27. Personal Touch Holding Corp. v. Felix Glaubach, D.D.S.
Are there ethical implications of this valuation method? Is this cleaver or cagey?
Model Rule:
Rule 3.3: Candor Toward the Tribunal
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28. Applicable Bankruptcy Code Sections
Bankruptcy Code Section 327
(a)Except as otherwise provided in this section, the trustee, with the court’s approval, may employ one or
more attorneys, accountants, appraisers, auctioneers, or other professional persons, that do not hold or
represent an interest adverse to the estate, and that are disinterested persons, to represent or assist the
trustee in carrying out the trustee’s duties under this title.
Bankruptcy Code Section 101(14)
The term ―disinterested person‖ means a person that— (A) is not a creditor, an equity security holder, or
an insider; (B) is not and was not, within 2 years before the date of the filing of the petition, a director,
officer, or employee of the debtor; and (C) does not have an interest materially adverse to the interest of
the estate or of any class of creditors or equity security holders, by reason of any direct or indirect
relationship to, connection with, or interest in, the debtor, or for any other reason.
Bankruptcy Code Section 365
Bankruptcy Code §365(a) provides that "the trustee, subject to the court's approval, may assume or
reject any executory contract or unexpired lease of the debtor."
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29. Applicable Bankruptcy Code Sections
Bankruptcy Rule 2014:
(a) APPLICATION FOR AND ORDER OF EMPLOYMENT. An order approving the employment of attorneys,
accountants, appraisers, auctioneers, agents, or other professionals pursuant to §327, §1103, or §1114
of the Code shall be made only on application of the trustee or committee. The application shall be filed
and, unless the case is a chapter 9 municipality case, a copy of the application shall be transmitted by the
applicant to the United States trustee. The application shall state the specific facts showing the necessity
for the employment, the name of the person to be employed, the reasons for the selection, the
professional services to be rendered, any proposed arrangement for compensation, and, to the best of
the applicant's knowledge, all of the person's connections with the debtor, creditors, any other party in
interest, their respective attorneys and accountants, the United States trustee, or any person employed in
the office of the United States trustee. The application shall be accompanied by a verified statement of
the person to be employed setting forth the person's connections with the debtor, creditors, any other
party in interest, their respective attorneys and accountants, the United States trustee, or any person
employed in the office of the United States trustee.
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30. Model Rules Defined
Rule 1.7: Conflict of Interest: Current Clients
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a lawyer shall not represent a client if the representation involves
a concurrent conflict of interest.
A concurrent conflict of interest exists if:
(1) the representation of one client will be directly adverse to another client; or
(2) there is a significant risk that the representation of one or more clients will be materially limited by the
lawyer's responsibilities to another client, a former client or a third person or by a personal interest of the
lawyer.
(b) Notwithstanding the existence of a concurrent conflict of interest under paragraph (a), a lawyer may
represent a client if:
(1) the lawyer reasonably believes that the lawyer will be able to provide competent and diligent
representation to each affected client;
(2) the representation is not prohibited by law;
(3) the representation does not involve the assertion of a claim by one client against another client
represented by the lawyer in the same litigation or other proceeding before a tribunal; and
(4) each affected client gives informed consent, confirmed in writing.
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31. Model Rules Defined
Rule 3.3: Candor Toward the Tribunal
Advocate
(a) A lawyer shall not knowingly:
(1) make a false statement of fact or law to a tribunal or fail to correct a false statement of material fact or
law previously made to the tribunal by the lawyer;
(2) fail to disclose to the tribunal legal authority in the controlling jurisdiction known to the lawyer to be
directly adverse to the position of the client and not disclosed by opposing counsel; or
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32. Model Rules Defined
Rule 3.3: Candor Toward the Tribunal
Advocate
(a) A lawyer shall not knowingly:
(3) offer evidence that the lawyer knows to be false. If a lawyer, the lawyer’s client, or a witness called by
the lawyer, has offered material evidence and the lawyer comes to know of its falsity, the lawyer shall
take reasonable remedial measures, including, if necessary, disclosure to the tribunal. A lawyer may
refuse to offer evidence, other than the testimony of a defendant in a criminal matter, that the lawyer
reasonably believes is false.
(b) A lawyer who represents a client in an adjudicative proceeding and who knows that a person intends
to engage, is engaging or has engaged in criminal or fraudulent conduct related to the proceeding shall
take reasonable remedial measures, including, if necessary, disclosure to the tribunal.
(c) The duties stated in paragraphs (a) and (b) continue to the conclusion of the proceeding, and apply
even if compliance requires disclosure of information otherwise protected by Rule 1.6.
(d) In an ex parte proceeding, a lawyer shall inform the tribunal of all material facts known to the lawyer
that will enable the tribunal to make an informed decision, whether or not the facts are adverse.
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33. Model Rules Defined
Rule 4.3: Dealing with Unrepresented Person
In dealing on behalf of a client with a person who is not represented by counsel, a lawyer
shall not state or imply that the lawyer is disinterested. When the lawyer knows or reasonably
should know that the unrepresented person misunderstands the lawyer’s role in the matter,
the lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to correct the misunderstanding. The lawyer shall
not give legal advice to an unrepresented person, other than the advice to secure counsel, if
the lawyer knows or reasonably should know that the interests of such a person are or have a
reasonable possibility of being in conflict with the interests of the client.
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35. About The Faculty
David Levy – dlevy@keen-summit.com
David is head of the Keen-Summit Capital Partners and Summit Investment Management
Chicago office. He responsible for all aspects of business development and execution in
connection with the company’s distressed debt acquisitions and opportunistic credit
transactions, plus real estate brokerage and auction, investment banking, and lease
modification and restructuring services. David has more than 13 year’s experience in real
estate advisory and transaction experience, with particular expertise in workout, bankruptcy,
and other special situations. David holds both the Certified Commercial Investment Member
(CCIM) and Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) designations, making one of fewer than fifty
professionals in the United States to hold both. He is a frequent speaker and moderator on
real estate restructuring programs, a member of the Turnaround Management Association
Chicago/Midwest Board of Directors, and has held various leadership roles on the American
Bankruptcy Institute Real Estate Committee.
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36. About The Faculty
Matthew Christensen - mtc@angstman.com
Matt Christensen joined Angstman Johnson in 2008 as an associate attorney. Now a member of the firm,
Matt has a civil litigation practice involving commercial law (finance and secured transactions),
bankruptcy, real property, and business matters. He also has a transactional practice involving real
estate, finance and business matters, including franchising. Matt frequently represents bankruptcy
trustees and other fiduciaries in recovering assets and administering estates. Prior to joining the firm, Matt
was a Junior Partner at a Meridian, Idaho, law firm and also established a solo practice. In addition to
practicing law, Matt is an adjunct professor at the University of Idaho College of Law where he teaches
international trade/business, real estate transactions and law practice management courses. Matt
obtained his Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Brigham Young University in 2002. He earned
his J.D. and LL.M in International and Comparative Law degrees from Duke University School of Law in
2005. While at Duke, he was an Articles Editor for the Duke Journal of Gender Law & Policy.
In addition to practicing law and teaching, Matt also enjoys spending as much time as possible with his
wife and five children and expanding his ever-growing library of books.
To read more, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financialpoisewebinars/faculty/matthew-christensen/
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37. About The Faculty
Robert Richards - robert.richards@dentons.com
Bob Richards is chair of Dentons’ Global and US Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy
practice groups and practices in the areas of bankruptcy and insolvency-related transactions
and litigation. His practice includes Chapter 11 representations, distressed asset acquisitions,
distressed loan purchases and foreclosure sales, and out of court transactions and transaction
structuring. Bob is recommended by Chambers USA (2018), where he is praised as ―a superb
attorney with great legal skills and a creative mind, someone who gets things done and
overcomes hurdles.‖ He is also recommended in Best Lawyers Illinois (2018) and The Legal
500 US (2014-2015), which notes his ―first rate technical skills as well as first rate business
skills.‖ BTI Consulting Group surveyed in-house counsel and named Bob as a BTI Client
Service All-Star (2015) in recognition of his superior client service.
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38. About The Faculty
Jonathan Aberman - jaberman@dykema.com
Jonathan E. Aberman leads the Chicago Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditors' Rights practice and is
a member of the Business Services, Corporate Finance and Financial Industries Groups. Mr.
Aberman's national practice is committed to helping clients find creative, valuable and cost-effective
solutions to complex bankruptcy and insolvency-related problems, both in and out of court. He has
helped businesses, banks and non-bank lenders, finance companies, special servicers and other
secured and unsecured creditors protect their assets and interests in bankruptcy cases, workouts
and restructurings, foreclosures, receiverships and assignments for the benefit of creditors. In
addition, he regularly structures business deals and financial transactions with these situations in
mind. He has also represented buyers and sellers of assets in the distressed marketplace,
including Bankruptcy Code Section 363 sales and sales under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial
Code.
To read more, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/webinar-faculty/jonathan-aberman/
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