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Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Stalking Horse Sense: Despite the drawbacks, a bankruptcy-savvy buyer can gain a big edge by bidding first
Sales of assets pursuant to Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code or pursuant to a plan of reorganization provide a number of benefits to a purchaser, but they also present a number of potential impediments, particularly to purchasers who are not familiar with the bankruptcy sale process. The...
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USDA Raises Hurdles to Bankruptcy Sales of PACA-Regulated Produce Businesses
One of the main advantages of purchasing a business out of bankruptcy is that the process can be quick, orderly and predictable. Yet, recently, the United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA") has challenged the ability of debtors that are produce vendors to sell their businesses...
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Insolvency-Related Implications for the Oil & Gas Industry in the U.S.
Despite the tremendous growth and development of oil and gas resources in recent years, the industry is expected to be a boon for bankruptcy lawyers. This article explores how the current low price environment hurts developers and their lenders, whose past investment premises included a sustained...
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