Insolvency News and Analysis – Week Ending January 16, 2015

18 Jan Insolvency News and Analysis – Week Ending January 16, 2015

A bond from the Dutch East India Company, dating from 7 November 1623, for the amount of 2,400 florins. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Legislation and Reform

ABI Wants Chapter 11 Easier for Small Companies: Bankruptcy

Automatic Stay

Prepetition Stay Waivers: Which Way Is The Wind Blowing?

Postpetition Ratification of Prepetition Stay Waivers – A Possible End Around of the General Prohibition Against Prepetition Waivers of Bankruptcy Rights?

Secured Claims

Charging Liens and Trump Cards: Specific Isolated Funds Not Required

UCC Collateral Description: More May Not Be Better

Unsecured Claims

Chesapeake Bond Redemption Case: Ambiguity, Plain Meaning and Value

Reorganization and Exit Strategy

Cashing Out: The Rise of M&A in Bankruptcy

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