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/
Leveraging & Protecting Trade Secrets in the 21st Century (Series: Intellectu...Financial Poise
Trade secrets are a more important form of an intellectual property asset than ever.
Congress recently passed the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, which created new federal laws that allow an owner of a trade secret to sue in federal court when its trade secrets have been misappropriated. And as technology continues to exponentially progress in the digital age of the 21st Century, the need for businesses to protect and limit access to valuable and confidential trade secret information continues to rise. The progress in technology and expansion of information also promotes means for monetizing and leveraging trade secrets.
How do you identify your trade secrets, protect them, and leverage them? These are the questions this cutting-edge webinar discusses and seeks to answer.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/leveraging-protecting-trade-secrets-in-the-21st-century-2021/
An Introduction to a New Yet Old Funding Alternative (Series: Commercial Liti...Financial Poise
Litigation funding is an increasingly-popular tool for attorneys and clients to share the risk and reward of litigation with third-party investors, and for investors to capitalize on the uncorrelated returns generated by legal-driven revenue. This webinar is intended to provide an overview of the topic generally, touching on the “who,” “what,” “where,” “when,” “why” and “how’s” behind litigation funding.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to:https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/an-introduction-to-a-new-yet-old-funding-alternative-2021/
A Menu of Products for Investors and Lawyers (Series: Commercial Litigation F...Financial Poise
Litigation funding is an increasingly-popular tool for attorneys and clients to share the risk and reward of litigation with third-party investors, and for investors to capitalize on the uncorrelated returns generated by legal-driven revenue. However, the term "litigation-" or "legal-" funding actually encompasses a handful of products, which vary based on borrower profile, stage and sector of litigation, use of proceeds, and ultimately, cost of capital and risk-reward profile. This webinar examines three funding products -- case fundings, law firm loans, and portfolio fundings -- and aims to inform attorneys on best solutions for their firms and clients, and provide an overview for institutional investors looking to allocate capital to litigations.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/a-menu-of-products-for-investors-and-lawyers-2021/
Valuing Lost Profits for Litigation Purposes (Series: Valuation)Financial Poise
A competitor, contractor or other third party has taken actions that have damaged your client’s business in the form of lost profits. How do you measure the lost profits? Must you demonstrate lost profits with certainty? Over what period do you measure the lost profits? If your client has not recovered fully, can you include estimated future lost profits? These are all important questions in a lost profits case. This webinar addresses those questions and summarizes the different methods to measure lost profits, as well as some of the critical elements that must be considered in developing and presenting your damages theory in court.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/valuing-lost-profits-for-litigation-purposes-2021/
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/
ADR & Settlement (Series: Newbie Litigator School 101 - Part 1)Financial Poise
Many cases are litigated outside of the court system through the use of alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration, and the vast majority of cases settle before they reach trial, either as a result of the parties’ efforts or with the help of a mediator. This webinar covers the basics of arbitration and mediation, presenting an effective case to a neutral third party, and negotiating and documenting a successful settlement, either directly or with a mediator’s assistance.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/adr-settlement-2021/
Crowdfunding from the Start-Up's Perspective (Series: Crowdfunding)Financial Poise
How can businesses use the tools created by the JOBS Act to access capital? This webinar compares raising money online to traditional methods of capital raising. It also compares each of the different titles available under the JOBS Act. Finally, we discuss and compare the differences between security based crowdfunding and rewards based crowdfunding, exploring those instances where such a method would make sense.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/crowdfunding-from-the-start-ups-perspective-2021/
Crowdfinance -101 (Series: Crypto, Crowdfunding & Other Crazy Concepts)Financial Poise
What is the “crowd” in Crowdfinance? What does the crowd thus buy and by what means and modes? And why should the crowd do this rather than put its money to work otherwise? What are the old (and continuing) modes for marketing and selling private securities? What is it like to purchase private securities from on-line portals? How are risks of fraud and mistake allocated there? Do on-line portals help get the rest of us in on unicorns in utero? How are equity securities purchased by the crowd turned into money? Is there a secondary market for private securities? Should ICOs be understood as crowdfinance by other means?
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/crowdfinance-101-2021/
Leveraging & Protecting Trade Secrets in the 21st Century (Series: Intellectu...Financial Poise
Trade secrets are a more important form of an intellectual property asset than ever.
Congress recently passed the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, which created new federal laws that allow an owner of a trade secret to sue in federal court when its trade secrets have been misappropriated. And as technology continues to exponentially progress in the digital age of the 21st Century, the need for businesses to protect and limit access to valuable and confidential trade secret information continues to rise. The progress in technology and expansion of information also promotes means for monetizing and leveraging trade secrets.
How do you identify your trade secrets, protect them, and leverage them? These are the questions this cutting-edge webinar discusses and seeks to answer.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/leveraging-protecting-trade-secrets-in-the-21st-century-2021/
An Introduction to a New Yet Old Funding Alternative (Series: Commercial Liti...Financial Poise
Litigation funding is an increasingly-popular tool for attorneys and clients to share the risk and reward of litigation with third-party investors, and for investors to capitalize on the uncorrelated returns generated by legal-driven revenue. This webinar is intended to provide an overview of the topic generally, touching on the “who,” “what,” “where,” “when,” “why” and “how’s” behind litigation funding.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to:https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/an-introduction-to-a-new-yet-old-funding-alternative-2021/
A Menu of Products for Investors and Lawyers (Series: Commercial Litigation F...Financial Poise
Litigation funding is an increasingly-popular tool for attorneys and clients to share the risk and reward of litigation with third-party investors, and for investors to capitalize on the uncorrelated returns generated by legal-driven revenue. However, the term "litigation-" or "legal-" funding actually encompasses a handful of products, which vary based on borrower profile, stage and sector of litigation, use of proceeds, and ultimately, cost of capital and risk-reward profile. This webinar examines three funding products -- case fundings, law firm loans, and portfolio fundings -- and aims to inform attorneys on best solutions for their firms and clients, and provide an overview for institutional investors looking to allocate capital to litigations.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/a-menu-of-products-for-investors-and-lawyers-2021/
Valuing Lost Profits for Litigation Purposes (Series: Valuation)Financial Poise
A competitor, contractor or other third party has taken actions that have damaged your client’s business in the form of lost profits. How do you measure the lost profits? Must you demonstrate lost profits with certainty? Over what period do you measure the lost profits? If your client has not recovered fully, can you include estimated future lost profits? These are all important questions in a lost profits case. This webinar addresses those questions and summarizes the different methods to measure lost profits, as well as some of the critical elements that must be considered in developing and presenting your damages theory in court.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/valuing-lost-profits-for-litigation-purposes-2021/
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/
ADR & Settlement (Series: Newbie Litigator School 101 - Part 1)Financial Poise
Many cases are litigated outside of the court system through the use of alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration, and the vast majority of cases settle before they reach trial, either as a result of the parties’ efforts or with the help of a mediator. This webinar covers the basics of arbitration and mediation, presenting an effective case to a neutral third party, and negotiating and documenting a successful settlement, either directly or with a mediator’s assistance.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/adr-settlement-2021/
Crowdfunding from the Start-Up's Perspective (Series: Crowdfunding)Financial Poise
How can businesses use the tools created by the JOBS Act to access capital? This webinar compares raising money online to traditional methods of capital raising. It also compares each of the different titles available under the JOBS Act. Finally, we discuss and compare the differences between security based crowdfunding and rewards based crowdfunding, exploring those instances where such a method would make sense.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/crowdfunding-from-the-start-ups-perspective-2021/
Crowdfinance -101 (Series: Crypto, Crowdfunding & Other Crazy Concepts)Financial Poise
What is the “crowd” in Crowdfinance? What does the crowd thus buy and by what means and modes? And why should the crowd do this rather than put its money to work otherwise? What are the old (and continuing) modes for marketing and selling private securities? What is it like to purchase private securities from on-line portals? How are risks of fraud and mistake allocated there? Do on-line portals help get the rest of us in on unicorns in utero? How are equity securities purchased by the crowd turned into money? Is there a secondary market for private securities? Should ICOs be understood as crowdfinance by other means?
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/crowdfinance-101-2021/
Alternative Structures - PO Financing, Factoring & MCA (Series: Business Borr...Financial Poise
Purchase-order financing (P/O financing) is a type of asset-based loan designed to extend credit to a company that needs cash quickly, to fill a customer order. A company may operate with such a small amount of working capital that it cannot afford to pay the cost of producing a customer’s order. P/O financing enables such a company to not turn away business, by borrowing from a lender using the purchase order itself as collateral to support a loan.
Factoring is one of the oldest forms of business financing. Note that the term is “financing” rather than “loan” because factoring is not actually a loan. In a typical factoring arrangement, the company needing financing makes a sale, delivers the product or service and generates an invoice. The factor (the funding source) then purchases the right to collect on that invoice by agreeing to pay the company in need of financing the amount of the invoice minus a discount.
MCA lending is, in summary, an advance on a company’s sales. Financing through a merchant cash advance (MCA) is used mostly by companies that accept credit and debit cards for most of their sales, typically retailers and restaurants. The concept is this: funder purchases a portion of the company’s future credit card receivables for a discounted lump sum. The MCA funder receives the purchased credit card receivables as they are generated either by taking a percentage of the company’s daily credit card proceeds or by debiting a certain amount of funds from the company’s bank account. Depending on the risk profile of the company, it can be a more expensive form of financing for a business compared to other types of financing.
What these three things have in common is that they are each a type of “alternative lending.” Alternative to what? To the type of loan a company can get from a “regulated” commercial bank. This webinar explains these types of financing arrangements, what to consider before entering into them, and provides some tips on how to negotiate them.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/alternative-structures-po-financing-factoring-mca-2021/
TROs and Preliminary Injunctions (Series: Newbie Litigator School 101 - Part 1)Financial Poise
Sometimes—often at the beginning of a case—you need the court to take immediate action to protect your client’s interests or to maintain the status quo while the litigation progresses. This webinar discusses procedures and strategies for obtaining temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions. The topics discussed include the procedural and substantive requirements for obtaining TROs and preliminary injunctions, some best practices for how to succeed on motions seeking TROs and preliminary injunctions, and how to challenge and defeat those motions.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/tros-and-preliminary-injunctions-2021/
Crowdfunding from the Start-Up's Perspective (Series: Crowdfunding 2020) Financial Poise
How can businesses use the tools created by the JOBS Act to access capital? This webinar compares raising money online to traditional methods of capital raising. It also compares each of the different titles available under the JOBS Act. Finally, we discuss and compare the differences between security based crowdfunding and rewards based crowdfunding, exploring those instances where such a method would make sense.
To listen to this webinar on demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/crowdfunding-from-the-start-ups-perspective-2020/
Key Provisions in M&A Agreements (Series: M&A Boot Camp)Financial Poise
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.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/key-provisions-in-ma-agreements-2021/
General Liability, Umbrella/Excess Coverage, Commercial Auto-Workers’ Compens...Financial Poise
As a business owner, there are a plethora of choices when it comes to insurance. This webinar touches upon all you need to know about General Liability, Umbrella/Excess Coverage, Commercial Auto Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation insurance.
General liability coverage protects the business from third party suits for Property and Bodily Injury claims. The panelists also look at potential product liability or intellectual property exposure that is not covered. Most business owners understand that commercial umbrella is a must, but how do you determine how much is the right amount? The panelists will also examine why Hired/Non-Owned is important when it comes to Commercial Auto coverage.The panelists will also touch upon best practices for managing employees who drive for your business with their own cars.
The panelists will also cover Workers’ Compensation insurance. Topics discussed include managing the costs of the insurance itself as well as the proper management of workers compensation claims. Other topics discussed include codes and classification errors, how to get money back from the insurer, as well as best practices for Independent Contractors.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/general-liability-umbrella-excess-coverage-commercial-auto-workers-compensation-2021/
A Menu of Products for Investors and Lawyers (Series: Commercial Litigation F...Financial Poise
Litigation funding is an increasingly-popular tool for attorneys and clients to share the risk and reward of litigation with third-party investors, and for investors to capitalize on the uncorrelated returns generated by legal-driven revenue. However, the term "litigation-" or "legal-" funding actually encompasses a handful of products, which vary based on borrower profile, stage and sector of litigation, use of proceeds, and ultimately, cost of capital and risk-reward profile. This webinar examines three funding products -- case fundings, law firm loans, and portfolio fundings -- and aims to inform attorneys on best solutions for their firms and clients, and provide an overview for institutional investors looking to allocate capital to litigations.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/a-menu-of-products-for-investors-and-lawyers-2020/
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.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/post-closing-issues-integration-potential-buyer-seller-disputes-2021/
Data Breach Response: Before and After the Breach (Series: Cybersecurity & Da...Financial Poise
Your company has just suffered a data breach – what do you do next? Who do you call for help? Whom do you need to notify of the breach?
Your company may have already implemented its information security program and has identified the responsible parties, including applicable outside experts, to be contacted in the event of a breach. However, now you must assemble 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 or the public of the breach. This webinar gives you an overview of what to do when the worst happens.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/data-breach-response-2018/
An Introduction to a New Yet Old Funding Alternative (Series: Commercial Liti...Financial Poise
Litigation funding is an increasingly-popular tool for attorneys and clients to share the risk and reward of litigation with third-party investors, and for investors to capitalize on the uncorrelated returns generated by legal-driven revenue. This webinar is intended to provide an overview of the topic generally, touching on the “who,” “what,” “where,” “when,” “why” and “how’s” behind litigation funding.
To listen to this webinar on-demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/an-introduction-to-a-new-yet-old-funding-alternative-2020/
Paying for Litigation- Hourly, Contingency, Third Party Financing & More (Ser...Financial Poise
As the cost and duration of litigation continue to increase, clients have begun demanding fee arrangements that deliver maximum value and best mitigate risk. This webinar explores the mechanics and pros and cons of various fee arrangements, from hourly to contingent to mixtures of the two. We also discuss the increasingly popular option of third-party litigation finance.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/paying-for-litigation-hourly-contingency-third-party-financing-more-2021/
How to Avoid Malpractice & Disciplinary Actions - General Do's and Don'ts (Se...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).
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/how-to-avoid-malpractice-disciplinary-actions-general-dos-and-donts-2021/
Introduction to Commercial Litigation FinanceFinancial Poise
Litigation funding is an increasingly popular tool for attorneys and parties with legal claims to share the risk and reward of litigation or arbitration with third-party investors, and for investors to capitalize on the uncorrelated returns generated by legal-driven revenue. This webinar is intended to provide an overview of the topic generally, touching on the “who,” “what,” “where,” “when,” “why,” and “how’s” behind litigation funding.
Part of the webinar series: Commercial Litigation Funding 2022
See more at https://www.financialpoise.com/webinars/
Selecting the Right Valuation Expert (Series: Valuation)Financial Poise
You have a business interest, an asset, or a potential liability that you need to value. When do you need a valuation expert? While some negotiations or transactions may require an independent third party for appraisals, nearly all litigation on these topics will require an expert. How do you evaluate the credentials of an expert? What type of experience will you need your expert to possess? The process of selecting the appropriate expert starts with identifying the issues in dispute. This webinar explores the key factors you should consider in choosing your valuation expert.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to:https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/selecting-the-right-valuation-expert-2021/
Current Trends in Leveraged Finance (Series: Leveraged Finance)Financial Poise
This webinar discusses some of the latest trends and developments in leveraged finance terms and practices and the extent to which some of these have gained market acceptance.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/current-trends-in-leveraged-finance-2021/
What Every Founder/Entrepeneur Must Know (Series: The Start-Up/Small Business...Financial Poise
Congratulations. You are a founder of a company and you have just been given an hour to ask several experts anything you want about the subject. Some questions will certainly focus on IP, since intellectual property is so important to so many businesses. Some questions will touch on outsourcing- perhaps of manufacturing, perhaps of certain other functions. Formation, capital raising, and HR are also fair game. And since the panel includes two attorneys, you can be sure that the conversation will cover both the business and legal aspects of the various topics discussed. The panel will also discuss planning for incremental growth; and, while pandemic continues, the availability of PPP loans and governmental assistance.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to:https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/what-every-founder-entrepreneur-must-know-2021/
Protecting Intellectual Property in the Cannabis Industry (Series: Cannabis Law)Financial Poise
As the cannabis industry grows and professionalizes, especially in the U.S., issues surrounding how to effectively protect intellectual property within the industry are coming to the fore with increased frequency. And in an industry that (generally) remains illegal at the federal level, these issues can be fraught.
In this episode of our series, our panelists will walk through Intellectual Property issues specific to the cannabis, hemp, and CBD industry, including how business can (and in some cases cannot) protect their brands, trademarks, and patents. We’ll also discuss notable litigation in the space, and how businesses can best position themselves for success in the future.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to:https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/protecting-intellectual-property-in-the-cannabis-industry-2021/
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/
The KPI - Cash Flow Modeling and Projections (Series: MBA Boot Camp)Financial Poise
You can chase a lot of financial measures of your business, but nothing stacks up to cash flow. Like a boat captain on a rough sea, being able to see what is coming at you financially is absolutely invaluable.
Cash flow models are the absolute go-to tool for reviewing companies in distress, yet they are also invaluable to venture capitalists who must manage long range investments as well as fast growth. This webinar discusses the basic components of a cash flow model, why it is weekly and not monthly and why 13 weeks is the usual length. This webinar also discusses what type of data is best for making an efficient and practical cash flow model, as well as best practices for reporting and pitfalls associated with modeling and balance roll forwards.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/the-kpi-cash-flow-modeling-and-projections-2021/
Risk intelligence: How to reliably mitigate transaction risk and secure clean...Graeme Cross
This risk intelligence white paper is part of a series of publications from Aon Strategic Advisors & Transaction Solutions (ASATS). The series focuses on risk management and mitigation and is specifically created to help:
• Chief executives and corporate management board members pursuing growth strategies through M&A, or divesting
• Corporate tax managers, development officers and legal counsel responsible for planning, overseeing and / or delivering planned value from M&A
• Chief executive and chief financial officers of private-equity backed portfolio companies
• Private equity executives, portfolio managers and risk officers
• Corporate finance, accounting, tax and legal advisors servicing corporate and private
equity clients
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/
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/
Alternative Structures - PO Financing, Factoring & MCA (Series: Business Borr...Financial Poise
Purchase-order financing (P/O financing) is a type of asset-based loan designed to extend credit to a company that needs cash quickly, to fill a customer order. A company may operate with such a small amount of working capital that it cannot afford to pay the cost of producing a customer’s order. P/O financing enables such a company to not turn away business, by borrowing from a lender using the purchase order itself as collateral to support a loan.
Factoring is one of the oldest forms of business financing. Note that the term is “financing” rather than “loan” because factoring is not actually a loan. In a typical factoring arrangement, the company needing financing makes a sale, delivers the product or service and generates an invoice. The factor (the funding source) then purchases the right to collect on that invoice by agreeing to pay the company in need of financing the amount of the invoice minus a discount.
MCA lending is, in summary, an advance on a company’s sales. Financing through a merchant cash advance (MCA) is used mostly by companies that accept credit and debit cards for most of their sales, typically retailers and restaurants. The concept is this: funder purchases a portion of the company’s future credit card receivables for a discounted lump sum. The MCA funder receives the purchased credit card receivables as they are generated either by taking a percentage of the company’s daily credit card proceeds or by debiting a certain amount of funds from the company’s bank account. Depending on the risk profile of the company, it can be a more expensive form of financing for a business compared to other types of financing.
What these three things have in common is that they are each a type of “alternative lending.” Alternative to what? To the type of loan a company can get from a “regulated” commercial bank. This webinar explains these types of financing arrangements, what to consider before entering into them, and provides some tips on how to negotiate them.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/alternative-structures-po-financing-factoring-mca-2021/
TROs and Preliminary Injunctions (Series: Newbie Litigator School 101 - Part 1)Financial Poise
Sometimes—often at the beginning of a case—you need the court to take immediate action to protect your client’s interests or to maintain the status quo while the litigation progresses. This webinar discusses procedures and strategies for obtaining temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions. The topics discussed include the procedural and substantive requirements for obtaining TROs and preliminary injunctions, some best practices for how to succeed on motions seeking TROs and preliminary injunctions, and how to challenge and defeat those motions.
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Crowdfunding from the Start-Up's Perspective (Series: Crowdfunding 2020) Financial Poise
How can businesses use the tools created by the JOBS Act to access capital? This webinar compares raising money online to traditional methods of capital raising. It also compares each of the different titles available under the JOBS Act. Finally, we discuss and compare the differences between security based crowdfunding and rewards based crowdfunding, exploring those instances where such a method would make sense.
To listen to this webinar on demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/crowdfunding-from-the-start-ups-perspective-2020/
Key Provisions in M&A Agreements (Series: M&A Boot Camp)Financial Poise
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.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/key-provisions-in-ma-agreements-2021/
General Liability, Umbrella/Excess Coverage, Commercial Auto-Workers’ Compens...Financial Poise
As a business owner, there are a plethora of choices when it comes to insurance. This webinar touches upon all you need to know about General Liability, Umbrella/Excess Coverage, Commercial Auto Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation insurance.
General liability coverage protects the business from third party suits for Property and Bodily Injury claims. The panelists also look at potential product liability or intellectual property exposure that is not covered. Most business owners understand that commercial umbrella is a must, but how do you determine how much is the right amount? The panelists will also examine why Hired/Non-Owned is important when it comes to Commercial Auto coverage.The panelists will also touch upon best practices for managing employees who drive for your business with their own cars.
The panelists will also cover Workers’ Compensation insurance. Topics discussed include managing the costs of the insurance itself as well as the proper management of workers compensation claims. Other topics discussed include codes and classification errors, how to get money back from the insurer, as well as best practices for Independent Contractors.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/general-liability-umbrella-excess-coverage-commercial-auto-workers-compensation-2021/
A Menu of Products for Investors and Lawyers (Series: Commercial Litigation F...Financial Poise
Litigation funding is an increasingly-popular tool for attorneys and clients to share the risk and reward of litigation with third-party investors, and for investors to capitalize on the uncorrelated returns generated by legal-driven revenue. However, the term "litigation-" or "legal-" funding actually encompasses a handful of products, which vary based on borrower profile, stage and sector of litigation, use of proceeds, and ultimately, cost of capital and risk-reward profile. This webinar examines three funding products -- case fundings, law firm loans, and portfolio fundings -- and aims to inform attorneys on best solutions for their firms and clients, and provide an overview for institutional investors looking to allocate capital to litigations.
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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.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/post-closing-issues-integration-potential-buyer-seller-disputes-2021/
Data Breach Response: Before and After the Breach (Series: Cybersecurity & Da...Financial Poise
Your company has just suffered a data breach – what do you do next? Who do you call for help? Whom do you need to notify of the breach?
Your company may have already implemented its information security program and has identified the responsible parties, including applicable outside experts, to be contacted in the event of a breach. However, now you must assemble 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 or the public of the breach. This webinar gives you an overview of what to do when the worst happens.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/data-breach-response-2018/
An Introduction to a New Yet Old Funding Alternative (Series: Commercial Liti...Financial Poise
Litigation funding is an increasingly-popular tool for attorneys and clients to share the risk and reward of litigation with third-party investors, and for investors to capitalize on the uncorrelated returns generated by legal-driven revenue. This webinar is intended to provide an overview of the topic generally, touching on the “who,” “what,” “where,” “when,” “why” and “how’s” behind litigation funding.
To listen to this webinar on-demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/an-introduction-to-a-new-yet-old-funding-alternative-2020/
Paying for Litigation- Hourly, Contingency, Third Party Financing & More (Ser...Financial Poise
As the cost and duration of litigation continue to increase, clients have begun demanding fee arrangements that deliver maximum value and best mitigate risk. This webinar explores the mechanics and pros and cons of various fee arrangements, from hourly to contingent to mixtures of the two. We also discuss the increasingly popular option of third-party litigation finance.
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How to Avoid Malpractice & Disciplinary Actions - General Do's and Don'ts (Se...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).
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Introduction to Commercial Litigation FinanceFinancial Poise
Litigation funding is an increasingly popular tool for attorneys and parties with legal claims to share the risk and reward of litigation or arbitration with third-party investors, and for investors to capitalize on the uncorrelated returns generated by legal-driven revenue. This webinar is intended to provide an overview of the topic generally, touching on the “who,” “what,” “where,” “when,” “why,” and “how’s” behind litigation funding.
Part of the webinar series: Commercial Litigation Funding 2022
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Selecting the Right Valuation Expert (Series: Valuation)Financial Poise
You have a business interest, an asset, or a potential liability that you need to value. When do you need a valuation expert? While some negotiations or transactions may require an independent third party for appraisals, nearly all litigation on these topics will require an expert. How do you evaluate the credentials of an expert? What type of experience will you need your expert to possess? The process of selecting the appropriate expert starts with identifying the issues in dispute. This webinar explores the key factors you should consider in choosing your valuation expert.
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Current Trends in Leveraged Finance (Series: Leveraged Finance)Financial Poise
This webinar discusses some of the latest trends and developments in leveraged finance terms and practices and the extent to which some of these have gained market acceptance.
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What Every Founder/Entrepeneur Must Know (Series: The Start-Up/Small Business...Financial Poise
Congratulations. You are a founder of a company and you have just been given an hour to ask several experts anything you want about the subject. Some questions will certainly focus on IP, since intellectual property is so important to so many businesses. Some questions will touch on outsourcing- perhaps of manufacturing, perhaps of certain other functions. Formation, capital raising, and HR are also fair game. And since the panel includes two attorneys, you can be sure that the conversation will cover both the business and legal aspects of the various topics discussed. The panel will also discuss planning for incremental growth; and, while pandemic continues, the availability of PPP loans and governmental assistance.
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Protecting Intellectual Property in the Cannabis Industry (Series: Cannabis Law)Financial Poise
As the cannabis industry grows and professionalizes, especially in the U.S., issues surrounding how to effectively protect intellectual property within the industry are coming to the fore with increased frequency. And in an industry that (generally) remains illegal at the federal level, these issues can be fraught.
In this episode of our series, our panelists will walk through Intellectual Property issues specific to the cannabis, hemp, and CBD industry, including how business can (and in some cases cannot) protect their brands, trademarks, and patents. We’ll also discuss notable litigation in the space, and how businesses can best position themselves for success in the future.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to:https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/protecting-intellectual-property-in-the-cannabis-industry-2021/
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.
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The KPI - Cash Flow Modeling and Projections (Series: MBA Boot Camp)Financial Poise
You can chase a lot of financial measures of your business, but nothing stacks up to cash flow. Like a boat captain on a rough sea, being able to see what is coming at you financially is absolutely invaluable.
Cash flow models are the absolute go-to tool for reviewing companies in distress, yet they are also invaluable to venture capitalists who must manage long range investments as well as fast growth. This webinar discusses the basic components of a cash flow model, why it is weekly and not monthly and why 13 weeks is the usual length. This webinar also discusses what type of data is best for making an efficient and practical cash flow model, as well as best practices for reporting and pitfalls associated with modeling and balance roll forwards.
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Risk intelligence: How to reliably mitigate transaction risk and secure clean...Graeme Cross
This risk intelligence white paper is part of a series of publications from Aon Strategic Advisors & Transaction Solutions (ASATS). The series focuses on risk management and mitigation and is specifically created to help:
• Chief executives and corporate management board members pursuing growth strategies through M&A, or divesting
• Corporate tax managers, development officers and legal counsel responsible for planning, overseeing and / or delivering planned value from M&A
• Chief executive and chief financial officers of private-equity backed portfolio companies
• Private equity executives, portfolio managers and risk officers
• Corporate finance, accounting, tax and legal advisors servicing corporate and private
equity clients
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
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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.
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Insider Lease Agreements (Series: Fairness Issues in Real Estate-Based Bankru...Financial Poise
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/
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
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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
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Single Asset Real Estate Cases (Series: Ethical Issues in Real Estate-Based B...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 parities 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 listen to this webinar on-demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/single-asset-real-estate-cases-2020/
THE NUTS & BOLTS OF BANKRUPTCY LAW 2022: The Nuts & Bolts of a Lift Stay MotionFinancial Poise
Most businesses of any meaningful size in the United States have a line of credit or term loan with a bank or other lender that is secured by a lien on substantially all of the assets of that business. One of the strongest tools in a secured lender’s toolbox is the ability to ask the bankruptcy court to lift or modify the automatic stay to allow the secured lender to get to its collateral. Needless to say, the debtor will often oppose the lender’s request. This is just one of many aspects of litigation surrounding the automatic stay. The bankruptcy code provides for specific circumstances under which relief from the stay is permitted, and litigation over whether the requisite conditions exist is common. This webinar discusses the scope of the automatic stay and the procedure and grounds for seeking relief.
Part of the webinar series:
THE NUTS & BOLTS OF BANKRUPTCY LAW 2022
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The annual Legal Seminar For Credit Professionals, presented by Kegler Brown in conjunction with NACM – Great Lakes Region and American Subcontractors Association, was combined with an international business and construction legal program. Topics included selling internationally, post-judgment collection, bankruptcy, bids and pay-if-paid clauses.
Historically, equity receiverships trace their origin to English Common Law, where the concepts of chancery jurisdiction and equitable relief were first introduced. Today, federal equity receiverships are used in a wide variety of actions pending in federal district courts. This webinar discusses some of the basic concepts underlying the modern federal equity receivership. Learn about the statutory underpinnings, the role of equity jurisdiction and the manner in which federal equity receivers are appointed.
Part of the webinar series: FEDERAL EQUITY RECEIVERSHIPS 2022
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Defending Against Bankruptcy Avoidance Actions (Series: Complex Financial Lit...Financial Poise
In the event of a bankruptcy, the debtor or trustee may opt to take legal action in order to recover money or property that was transferred by the debtor prior to going bankrupt. These actions, whereby such transfers are effectively reversed, are referred to as “avoidance actions.” In this webinar, the expert panel discusses the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, common avoidance actions, and key considerations when planning for and defending against these actions.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/defending-against-bankruptcy-avoidance-actions-2021/
Distressed asset sales both in bankruptcy and out-of-court alter Feb 2015 Polsinelli PC
Given the economic downturn of recent years, professionals' fees and costs have been a driving factor in conducting the acquisition of distressed assets. A majority of these transactions take place pursuant to section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. However, out-of-court alternatives such as Receiverships, Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors, and Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code have gained momentum to bankruptcy as expeditious and cost-efficient alternatives.
This webinar focuses on the sale of distressed assets under each of these alternatives, including bankruptcy and a special emphasis on the sale or acquisition of distressed health care assets.
In the event of a bankruptcy, the debtor or trustee may opt to take legal action in order to recover money or property that was transferred by the debtor prior to going bankrupt. These actions, whereby such transfers are effectively reversed, are referred to as “avoidance actions.” In this webinar, the expert panel discusses the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, common avoidance actions, and key considerations when planning for and defending against these actions.
Part of the webinar series: COMPLEX FINANCIAL LITIGATION 2022
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Defending Against Bankruptcy Avoidance Actions (Series: Complex Financial Lit...Financial Poise
In the event of a bankruptcy, the debtor or trustee may opt to take legal action in order to recover money or property that was transferred by the debtor prior to going bankrupt. These actions, whereby such transfers are effectively reversed, are referred to as “avoidance actions.” In this webinar, the expert panel discusses the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, common avoidance actions, and key considerations when planning for and defending against these actions.
To listen to this webinar on-demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/defending-against-bankruptcy-avoidance-actions-2020/
Credit & Debt Issues for Military Familiesmilfamln
For the webinar, Credit & Debt Issues for Military Families, hosted by the Personal Finance Concentration Area of the Military Families Learning Network on September 20, 2016
Negotiating and Drafting Cash Collateral/DIP Financing Orders (Series: Bankru...Financial Poise
Every company needs access to cash to fund its operations. Companies in bankruptcy are no different. But how should a company planning to enter bankruptcy approach this issue if all of its cash is tied up by a secured lender? What will a bankruptcy judge say when the company asks her permission to use cash on terms presented by its lender? How should lenders, debtors, and creditors approach negotiations over the terms of a cash collateral order or debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing agreement? For 2021, professionals must also understand the impact that the economic programs enacted under the CARES Act may have on the use of cash by a commercial debtor during its case. This webinar focuses on answering these questions for advanced business reorganization practitioners and advisors from the perspective of all parties to a negotiation, as well as addressing best practices in drafting, negotiating, and presenting cash collateral and DIP financing orders in complex reorganization proceedings.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/negotiating-and-drafting-cash-collateral-dip-financing-orders-2021/
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
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Similar to Single Asset Real Estate Cases (Series: Fairness Issues in Real Estate-Based Bankruptcies) (20)
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.
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IP-301 POST-GRANT REVIEW TRIALS 2022
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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.
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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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Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
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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
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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.
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• 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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5. Disclaimer
The material in this webinar is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered
legal, financial or other professional advice. You should consult with an attorney or other
appropriate professional to determine what may be best for your individual needs. While
Financial Poise™ takes reasonable steps to ensure that information it publishes is accurate,
Financial Poise™ makes no guaranty in this regard.
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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
Christopher Horvay - Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP
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7. 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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8. About This Webinar
Single Asset Real Estate (SARE) Cases
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 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 parities 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.
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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 3.1 Meritorious retention
Rule 4.3: Dealing with Unrepresented Person
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15. What is a Single Asset Real Estate (SARE) Case?
Single Asset Real Estate Case (SARE): Real property constituting a single property or
project, other than residential real property with fewer than 4 residential units, which
generates substantially all of the gross income of a debtor who is not a family farmer and on
which no substantial business is being conducted by a debtor other than the business of
operating the real property and activities incidental.
Automatic Stay: An injunction that halts actions by creditors, with certain exceptions, to
collect debts from a debtor who has declared bankruptcy. Under section 362 of the
Bankruptcy Code, the stay begins at the moment the bankruptcy petition is filed.
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16. What Roles Do Single Asset Real Estate Cases
Play in Bankruptcy Cases?
• Narrower criteria to reorganize
• CMBS credits involve single-purpose entities
• Adequate protection to maintain stay with equity cushion to propose as plan
• Improper venue for a two-party dispute
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17. Side of the Matter
• Debtor: Buying more time to work out a resolution with lender; restructuring plan could in
fact be viable
• Lender: Does the claimed equity cushion exist? Am I receiving adequate protection?
• Can the Debtor confirm a plan under code?
• Judge:Is this more than a two-party dispute?
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18. Applicable Bankruptcy Code
Bankruptcy Code Section 327
Bankruptcy Code Section 328: Limitation on compensation of professional persons
Bankruptcy Code Section 101(14)
Bankruptcy Rule 2014
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20. Matter of Orchard Hills Baptist Church, Inc., 608
B.R. 309, U.S. Bankr. Court, N.D. Georgia,
Newnan Division, October 28, 2019
Orchard Hills Baptist Church, Inc. (the ―Church‖) operated a single Baptist church in Newnan,
Georgia. In 2007, the Church borrowed $3.8 million from Branch Banking & Trust (―BB&T‖) on a
three-year term to construct a new building for its congregation. BB&T secured the loan with a
mortgage on the property and in other minor assets of the Church, in addition to a personal
guaranty from a well-known real estate developer associated with the Church. Over the years as
the Church struggled financially, the loan was modified several times and the balance reduced to
about $2.6 million. In 2018, after 21 months of forbearance, BB&T sold the loan to SummitBridge
National Investments VI, LLC (―SBN‖). In 2019, SBN entered into a new forbearance agreement
with the Church requiring monthly payments of $100,000. However, the Church missed the first
payment and SBN filed for foreclosure. On the day foreclosure was scheduled to occur, the Church
filed for bankruptcy. SBN, among other motions, moved for dismissal of the case for cause.
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21. Matter of Orchard Hills Baptist Church, Inc., Continued
In the Eleventh Circuit, a case can be dismissed for cause if the debtor files in bad faith, which requires a
finding of bad faith by the debtor with an intent to abuse the judicial process after weighing the totality of
the circumstances. The court ruled that while many factors favored SBN, the Church did not file the case
in bad faith. Weighing towards a ruling of bad faith were the findings that (1) the matter is essentially a
two-party dispute between the Church and SBN, its foreclosing lender, (2) the Church’s primary asset is
the property that is the subject of foreclosure, (3) the Church has no other secured creditors and few
unsecured creditors which hold limited debts, and (4) the Church filed for bankruptcy on the day of the
schedule foreclosure sale. Weighing more strongly against a ruling of bad faith, in the opinion of the
court, were the findings that (1) the filing was the Church’s first bankruptcy filing, (2) SBN made no
allegation of improper conduct by the Church prior to the filing, and (3) the creation by the Church of an
automatic stay by virtue of the bankruptcy filing was not sufficient on its own to indicate bad faith.
Interestingly, while the court declined to dismiss the case, the court did grant SBN relief from the
automatic stay, based on its finding that the Church owed more to SBN than the value of the property.
Are there ethical issues in play here?
Model Rule: Rule 3.1 Meritorious retention
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22. Defined Terms
Bad Faith Filing: Filing to delay creditors with no intent to follow through with the case
Numerous factors can indicate that someone is trying to gain an advantage not intended in
bankruptcy, and the court will look at all of them. The courts call this standard the ―totality of the
circumstances such as the frequency and number of prior bankruptcy filings and dismissals,
misrepresentations or omissions in the petition, the feasibility of a repayment plan, any failure to
comply with procedures after filing the case, increasing expenses to qualify for Chapter 7 instead
of Chapter 13 (such as by financing an expensive car), or any other egregious conduct.
Deficiency Claim: That portion of a claim secured by a lien on property that exceeds the value of
the property. In this case, the creditor is granted a secured interest up to the value of its collateral,
while any excess amount of its claim over the value of the collateral is classified as an unsecured
claim. This unsecured portion of the claim is the deficiency claim. This is a particular problem for a
secured creditor when the court assigns a low value to the creditor’s collateral, since this means
that more of its claim is shifted into the unsecured claims classification.
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23. In re: Fairfield TIC, LLC, Case No. 18-73744-VJ
(U.S. BK Court, E.D. Va. Nov. 20, 2018)
Fairfield TIC, LLC (―Fairfield‖) was a single-purpose entity whose sole asset was a 66.2296%
tenant-in-common interest in a shopping mall in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Three other entities
owned the balance of the interests and all four entered into a tenancy-in-common agreement
governing control of the property. The mall owners, as co-borrowers, entered into a $30
million loan with a ten-year term, secured by the mall. Ten years later, having struggled to find
an exit strategy, the mall owners found themselves $3 million underwater with a quickly
approaching maturity date. A year after the loan was past due, after negotiating a deed in lieu
of foreclosure from one of the mall owners, U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee for the
fund that now owned the mortgage (―U.S. Bank‖), entered foreclosure proceedings against
the mall. Six days before the schedule foreclosure sale, Fairfield filed for bankruptcy. In
response, U.S. Bank moved for dismissal of the bankruptcy case for cause.
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24. In re: Fairfield TIC, LLC, Case, Continued
In the Fourth Circuit, a case can be dismissed for cause if the debtor files in bad faith, which requires a finding of
―objective futility‖ of the proceedings and subjective bad faith of the debtor after weighing the totality of the
circumstances. This court ruled that Fairfield acted in objective bad faith because the case was ―objectively
futile,‖ finding that (1) Fairfield’s only asset was its real property interest in the mall, which was fully encumbered
by U.S. Bank’s mortgage, (2) Fairfield was a passive investor because its only source of income was its share of
the net cash flow generated by the mall, (3) Fairfield was not a going concern because it did not meaningfully
participate in the management of the mall (a management company was hired by the mall owners), and could
not access the cash flow and management of the entire mall to effect a reorganization, and (4) any plan of
reorganization would require the consent and participation of the other mall owners, but Fairfield did not join the
other parties to the case as debtors or show any likelihood they would cooperate. The court then ruled that
Fairfield acted in subjective bad faith because (1) Fairfield held only one asset and had no ongoing business,
income or employees to protect, (2) the case resembled a two-party dispute between Fairfield and U.S. Bank
because the few other creditors with potential claims were unsecured and in amounts far less than the amount
owed to U.S. Bank, (3) Fairfield filed for bankruptcy less than a week before the scheduled foreclosure sale, and
after it had already lost motions to dismiss the foreclosure and appointment of a receiver in state court, and (4)
Fairfield filed without the joinder or consent of the other mall owners, knowing that their cooperation was
necessary to effect a reorganization plan. Accordingly, the court dismissed the case.
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25. In re: Fairfield TIC, LLC, Case, Continued
What are the ethical issues in play here?
Model Rule: Rule 4.3: Dealing with Unrepresented Person
Definition:
Single Purpose Entity: A limited liability company or corporation that holds title to real estate
and owes money to a lender as the result of a mortgage on the property, but which has no
other assets or liabilities.
Adequate Protection: Relief created to protect the value of a secured creditor's interests and
liensagainst diminution in value during the bankruptcy proceeding. The relief can be in the
form of, among other things, periodic cash payments, interest payments, or a replacement
lien on other property.
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26. In re: Intervention Energy Holdings, LLC, Case
No. 16-11247 (KJC)
Background: Creditor that had been granted a single common unit in limited liability
company (LLC) moved to dismiss Chapter 11 case filed on behalf of the LLC on ground
that, pursuant to amended limited liability company agreement, unanimous consent of
all unit holders wasrequired for commencement of bankruptcy petition on LLC's behalf.
Holding: The Bankruptcy Court, Kevin J. Carey, J., held that agreement between limited
liability company (LLC) and creditor to which it was indebted, as prerequisite to creditor's
forbearance in not exercising its rights in connection with LLC's default, whereby creditor
was granted a single common unit interest in LLC and limited liability company
agreement was amended to require unanimous consent of all common unit holders for
commencement of bankruptcy case on the LLC's behalf, was void as against public policy.
Model Rule 1.7: Conflict of Interest: Current Clients
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27. Defined Term
Secured Claim: a debt that you owe and a lien (also called a security interest) on a piece of property you own. If
you don’t pay according to the terms of your contract, the lien allows the lender to recover the property, sell it at
auction, and apply the proceeds to the account balance. For instance, a mortgage lender with a lien can recover
real estate in a foreclosure action, and a vehicle loan lender with a lien can recover a car through repossession.
Secured claims are often voluntary. For instance, if you agree to pledge an asset as collateral for the loan (a
common practice when buying a house or car), you voluntarily give the creditor a security interest in your
property.
Creditors can also obtain an involuntary lien against your property without your consent. For instance, a credit
card company can get an involuntary lien after suing you in a collection lawsuit and winning a money judgment.
When you fall behind on your taxes, statutory law gives the IRS the right to a tax lien against your property. A
bankruptcy discharge (the order that wipes out debt) won’t get rid of a lien on your principal residence. It only
eliminates your liability to pay the debt.
Since the lien remains, the creditor can still foreclose or repossess the property if the loan doesn’t get paid. So if
you file for bankruptcy and want to keep property securing a loan, you’ll have to continue making payments to
the lender until you pay off the debt.
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28. Applicable Bankruptcy Code
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 328: Limitation on compensation of professional persons
(a) The trustee, or a committee appointed under section 1102 of this title, with the court’s approval, may
employ or authorize the employment of a professional person under section 327 or 1103 of this title, as
the case may be, on any reasonable terms and conditions of employment, including on a retainer, on an
hourly basis, on a fixed or percentage fee basis, or on a contingent fee basis. Notwithstanding such terms
and conditions, the court may allow compensation different from the compensation provided under such
terms and conditions after the conclusion of such employment, if such terms and conditions prove to
have been improvident in light of developments not capable of being anticipated at the time of the fixing
of such terms and conditions.
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29. Applicable Bankruptcy Code
(b) If the court has authorized a trustee to serve as an attorney or accountant for the estate under section
327(d) of this title, the court may allow compensation for the trustee’s services as such attorney or
accountant only to the extent that the trustee performed services as attorney or accountant for the estate
and not for performance of any of the trustee’s duties that are generally performed by a trustee without
the assistance of an attorney or accountant for the estate.
(c) Except as provided in section 327(c), 327(e), or 1107(b) of this title, the court may deny allowance of
compensation for services and reimbursement of expenses of a professional person employed under
section 327 or 1103 of this title if, at any time during such professional person’s employment under
section 327 or 1103 of this title, such professional person is not a disinterested person, or represents or
holds an interest adverse to the interest of the estate with respect to the matter on which such
professional person is employed.
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30. Applicable Bankruptcy Code
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.
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31. Applicable Bankruptcy Code
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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32. Model Rules
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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33. Model Rules
Rule 3.1 Meritorious retention
A lawyer shall not bring or defend a proceeding, or assert or controvert an issue therein,
unless there is a basis in law and fact for doing so that is not frivolous, which includes a good
faith argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. A lawyer for the
defendant in a criminal proceeding, or the respondent in a proceeding that could result in
incarceration, may nevertheless so defend the proceeding as to require that every element of
the case be established.
[1] The advocate has a duty to use legal procedure for the fullest benefit of the client's cause,
but also a duty not to abuse legal procedure. The law, both procedural and substantive,
establishes the limits within which an advocate may proceed. However, the law is not always
clear and never is static. Accordingly, in determining the proper scope of advocacy, account
must be taken of the law's ambiguities and potential for change.
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34. Model Rules
[2] The filing of an action or defense or similar action taken for a client is not frivolous merely
because the facts have not first been fully substantiated or because the lawyer expects to
develop vital evidence only by discovery. What is required of lawyers, however, is that they
inform themselves about the facts of their clients' cases and the applicable law and determine
that they can make good faith arguments in support of their clients' positions. Such action is
not frivolous even though the lawyer believes that the client's position ultimately will not
prevail. The action is frivolous, however, if the is unable either to make a good faith argument
on the merits of the action taken or to support the action taken by a good faith argument for
an extension, modification or reversal of existing law.
[3]The lawyer's obligations under this Rule are subordinate to federal or state constitutional
law that entitles a defendant in a criminal matter to the assistance of counsel in presenting a
claim or contention that otherwise would be prohibited by this Rule.
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35. Model Rules
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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37. 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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38. 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.
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39. 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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40. About The Faculty
Christopher Horvay - chorvay@sfgh.com
With more than 36 years experience, Christopher J. Horvay has represented senior creditors and asset-based
lenders in complex litigation, workout and bankruptcy matters across the country. His practice also involves the
representation of asset-based lenders in the documentation of complex loan transactions and in litigation
disputes as well as the representation of creditor committees and liquidation trustees in litigation relating to
fraudulent conveyances. Chris has consistently been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer since 2006, as well
as an Illinois Leading Lawyer for the last two years in commercial bankruptcies and workouts. Chris’s recent
creditor representations include senior secured lenders in Clark Retail Enterprises and United Airlines, significant
landlord interests in K-Mart Corporation, and as special counsel to plaintiffs in Price v. Phillip Morris. He also
served as debtor’s counsel in a number of significant business bankruptcy cases, including Ben Franklin Stores
in the Northern District of Illinois. Chris has represented numerous asset purchasers, including Newport News,
Inc. and Spiegel Catalog, Inc., and sellers in transactions involving troubled companies as well as assignees for
the benefit of creditors in out-of-court liquidations. He recently defended former directors and officers of troubled
companies in litigation brought against them by bankruptcy trustees.
To read more, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/webinar-faculty/christopher-horvay/
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