Bankruptcy & Restructuring

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From the program: Pocket MBA Fall 2012

Recorded on: Oct. 16, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Pocket MBA Fall 2012 recorded October, 2012 in New York. Lecture Topics  [01:15:34] Solvency, Restructuring and Bankruptcy  [01:15:34] Market overview “Going concern” analysis indicators, including: - Earnings - Liquidity - Financing • Restructuring options and process: - Operational restructuring - Financial restructuring - Exit the business  ...

From the program: Nuts and Bolts of Corporate Bankruptcy 2012

Released on: Nov. 20, 2012

Businesses in financial distress are not an unusual sight these days, and as a result, it is essential for attorneys of all levels and in all practice areas to become familiar with the fundamental tenets of bankruptcy law. Whether you are just starting out in your career, thinking about broadening your practice area to include this field, or want to be able to spot the issues when advising your clients, this program will provide you with an essential ...

From the program: Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2012

Recorded on: Dec. 12, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2012 recorded December, 2012 in San Francisco. Lecture Topics  [01:05:20] Bankruptcy Issues in Licensing  [01:05:20] Treatment of IP and IP licenses under bankruptcy law Consequences of your licensor, or licensee, going bankrupt Structuring IP transactions to take into account bankruptcy risk Negotiating tips to address the bankruptcy contingency  ...

From the program: Recent Developments in Distressed Debt, Restructurings and Workouts 2013

Released on: Feb. 8, 2013

The unprecedented scope and continuation of the credit crisis, recession, and a weak recovery requires business people and professionals to react quickly and deal with distressed companies and defaults.  This includes problems in the automotive, financial services, airlines, retail, sports and entertainment and real estate industries.  The program will cover current issues relating to structuring, drafting and enforcing the rights of creditors ...

From the program: Real Estate Tax Forum 2013 (15th Annual)

Recorded on: Feb. 15, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Real Estate Tax Forum 2013 (15th Annual) recorded February, 2013 in New York. Lecture Topics  [01:15:01] Workouts and Debt Restructuring  [01:15:01] Forgiveness of indebtedness Acquiring debt at a discount Working with lenders - forbearance and other debt modifications Dealing with underwater properties The purchase price of this segment includes the following article from the ...

From the program: Commercial Real Estate Financing 2013

Released on: Mar. 1, 2013

This seminar will explore major issues and problems, and recent changes, in how lenders and borrowers negotiate commercial real estate loans in the still-lingering shadow of the recent financial crisis. Speakers will show how today’s lower valuations and the renewed conservatism of lenders will shape the terms, legal negotiations, and closing process of commercial real estate financing in 2013. This year’s program will turn back toward ...

From the program: IP Issues in Business Transactions 2013

Recorded on: Mar. 4, 2013

Taken from the Web Program IP Issues in Business Transactions 2013 recorded February, 2013 in San Francisco. Lecture Topics  [01:00:40] Licensing and Bankruptcy Issues in IP Transactions  [01:00:40] How might a licensee preserve its rights following a licensor’s bankruptcy filing? Implementing structural solution (such as assignment and license back) or source code escrows in the context of a potential licensor bankruptcy ...

From the program: Asset Based Financing Strategies 2013

Released on: Mar. 25, 2013

Asset-based financing is a key source of credit for small and medium-size companies and for some larger, publicly traded companies as well. In contrast to equity financing where ownership in the company is diluted, asset-based financing allows companies to use their own assets to generate cash flow. In structuring these loans, lenders and their counsel must consider all senior interests in the collateral, as well as the practical difficulties in ...

From the program: Advanced Licensing Agreements 2013

Recorded on: Mar. 22, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Advanced Licensing Agreements 2013 recorded March, 2013 in New York. Lecture Topics  [01:15:43] Treatment of IP Licenses in Bankruptcy; Indemnification  [01:15:43] Bankruptcy Basic concepts relevant to transactions Restructuring vs. liquidation Protecting the licensee against licensor bankruptcy Protecting the licensor against licensee bankruptcy Different treatment for different ...

From the program: Bankruptcy & Reorganizations 2013: Current Developments

Released on: Apr. 26, 2013

The credit markets continue to be volatile and in today’s weak economy, staying abreast of the current developments in restructuring, bankruptcy and reorganizations is essential. This advanced conference assembles a remarkable faculty of bankruptcy judges and leading practitioners who will provide you with a thorough review and analysis of hot topics, developments, and recent decisions in diverse industries. They will cover the ramifications of the ...

Recorded on: May. 9, 2013

Taken from the briefing Distressed IP: Buying, Selling and Licensing Intellectual Property in Distressed Situations recorded May, 2013.The aftermath of the financial meltdown and the continued financial instability around the world give rise to potential opportunities, as well as risks, relating to intellectual property transactions. High-profile bankruptcy filings by global technology companies, such as Nortel and Kodak, followed by the ...

Recorded on: Jun. 5, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Pocket MBA Summer 2013: Finance for Lawyers Recorded June, 2013 in San FranciscoSolvency, Restructuring and Bankruptcy [01:01:39] State of the capital markets and outlook Analysis of indicators and causes of financial distress- Solvency- Liquidity- Financing An overview of the restructuring process and alternatives- Out-of-court - Chapter 11 reorganization- Impact on constituents (employees, creditors, suppliers, ...

From the program: Negotiating Real Estate Deals 2013

Released on: Jun. 18, 2013

Many things have changed in the world of real estate: the structuring of transactions, availability of financing availability of equity capital, bankruptcy remote structures, the role of the bankruptcy process, joint venture considerations, work out pitfalls, carve-out guaranties and unanticipated judicial interpretations, global market gyrations, interest rate setting irregularities, evolving neighborhoods, mega public/private projects, special servicer ...

• Sep. 26, 2013 San Francisco, CA

Although the recession is beginning to even out and foreclosures in many parts of the country are in the decline, the recession continues to affect financially marginalized people in disproportionate numbers. Many debtors are unrepresented and bankruptcy clinics are still in great demand. There is a critical need for pro bono attorneys to assist low-income clients at all levels. The practice of bankruptcy law changed dramatically with the Bankruptcy ...

• Oct. 9, 2013 New York, NY

The financial crisis has positioned consumer bankruptcy lawyers as the solution for millions of individuals facing financial difficulties. This half-day program is targeted at providing legal and practical information for both experienced consumer bankruptcy lawyers, and lawyers who do not regularly practice in this field, but are finding an increasing need to know essential information in this area. The program will provide an overview of the Chapter ...

• Dec. 9 - 10, 2013 New York, NY

Businesses in financial distress are not an unusual sight these days, and as a result, it is essential for attorneys of all levels and in all practice areas to become familiar with the fundamental tenets of bankruptcy law. Whether you are just starting out in your career, thinking about broadening your practice area to include this field, or want to be able to spot the issues when advising your clients, this program will provide you with an essential ...