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Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Commodities

Ward and Smith, P.A.

A New Commodity in a Traditional Box: Hemp's Commodity Status Demands Appropriate Attention

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The United States government federally decriminalized hemp on December 20, 2018, making hemp biomass—the raw, harvested agricultural plant—a commodity like any other crop, such as corn, wheat, or soybeans.  The transition of...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Are Your Suppliers in Trouble? Warning Signs and What to Do

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While the U.S. economy overall is strong, there are risks that will likely affect the automotive supply chain in the coming year. These include tariffs on products such as steel and aluminum, and continuing trade disputes...more

Perkins Coie

Treatment of Bitcoin Under U.S. Property Law

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In this white paper, we analyze the treatment of bitcoin under applicable U.S. property law. We conclude that property interests should exist in bitcoin under such law, and that multiple sources of persuasive authority...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

The SemCrude Bankruptcy: Commodity Traders Prevail Against Related Fraud and U.C.C. Claims

In 2008, SemCrude, L.P. and related entities (collectively, SemCrude or the Debtors) filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. In connection with the SemCrude bankruptcy, a dispute...more

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