Once Removed Episode 21: Passing Down the “Family Cottage” or Other Legacy Property
Business Succession Planning Podcast with Janathan Allen
M&As – Novation and Recertification
Preserving Deferred Tax Assets in a Capital Raise
In Morse v. LoveLive TV US, Inc., a recent decision by Justice Robert R. Reed of the New York County Commercial Division, the Court denied a defendant’s motion to dismiss, holding that where it is impossible or futile to...more
Unconsionability Defense to Arbitration- Sebold v. Latina Design Build Group, L.L.C., 8th Dist. Cuyahoga No. 109362, 2021-Ohio-124 In this appeal, the Eighth Appellate District affirmed the trial court’s decision agreeing...more
The Delaware legislature has enacted a change to Delaware LLC law that enables a single LLC to divide into two or more LLCs. A similar procedure is available for Delaware limited partnerships, but this article addresses only...more
Yes, says the Third Circuit. The Third Circuit recently held that the Bankruptcy Court has the authority to confirm a chapter 11 plan which contains nonconsensual, third-party releases when such releases are integral to the...more
Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Chris Lazarini analyzed a case questioning the definition of a “transfer” under §544 and 550 of the Bankruptcy Code and whether the transfer was voidable when made by an unsecured creditor. The...more
Probate. The word itself is enough to strike fear into the hearts of elderly individuals and their loved ones. It conjures images of lengthy delays waiting for wealth to be transferred and bitter disputes among family...more
Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Chris Lazarini analyzed a case in which a former investment advisor at UBS sought to prevent the company from collecting on promissory notes the advisor owed to UBS upon his departure. After the...more
In This Issue: - Estate planning for your business: Use an ESOP to properly address your closely held company - Are your assets protected from creditors? - Preparing a parent for a nursing home - ESTATE PLANNING...more
Directors and officers (D&Os) of troubled companies should be highly sensitive to D&O insurance policies with Prior Act Exclusion. While policies with such exclusion may be cheaper, a recent decision by the U.S. Court of...more