September 2022
Feature Article
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The Treatment of Cryptocurrency Assets in Bankruptcy
The continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, worsening inflation, and fears of a recession have roiled the world economy this year. The cryptocurrency market has not been immune to these forces and has experienced significant liquidity events, accelerating an industrywide sell-off, which has left the value of cryptocurrencies at historic lows—what […]
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New Technology Brings New Challenges
New technologies have the potential to create new industries and reshape existing ones. This month’s issue of the Journal of Corporate Renewal looks at the challenges new technologies bring and how they can shape the restructuring industry, and vice versa. As one example, from the popularization of blockchain technology sprung the cryptocurrency industry. But as […] -
Who Was Your One Connection?
As we round the home stretch of a glorious summer in TMA Nation, all eyes turn to fall and a TMA Annual to be held in Boston, November 1-4, that will dazzle and delight. Our theme this year, “It Starts with One Connection,” highlights the beginning of a journey that speaks to what it means […] -
As Summer Fades, a Busy Fall Awaits
As we wave goodbye to summer and transition into our respective fall schedules, I hope you enjoyed some well-deserved rest and relaxation this summer. I am certain that even a short pause in the busy schedule of a restructuring, corporate renewal, or insolvency industry professional was a welcome change. It certainly was for me and […] -
The Treatment of Cryptocurrency Assets in Bankruptcy
The continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, worsening inflation, and fears of a recession have roiled the world economy this year. The cryptocurrency market has not been immune to these forces and has experienced significant liquidity events, accelerating an industrywide sell-off, which has left the value of cryptocurrencies at historic lows—what […] -
Intellectual Property Considerations for Buyers in Bankruptcy Sales
Familiarity with sales of a debtor’s assets during a bankruptcy case is much more pervasive than in years past. Such sales, known as 363 sales and named for a section of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, generally allow a debtor to sell its assets free and clear of liens, claims, and encumbrances, and give a buyer the […] -
Privacy Mandates Threaten to Upend the $249 Billion Digital Advertising Market
Over the last decade, digital has become the dominant channel in advertising due to its combination of extensive reach and strong, measurable ROI performance. Digital’s primary competitive advantage over traditional forms of advertising, such as linear TV, radio, print, and out-of-home, is the ability to target and measure campaigns at the user level. User-level targeting […] -
Soliciting and Tabulating Votes on Chapter 11 Plans from Holders of Publicly Traded Securities
Today, nearly all securities around the world are held electronically at various clearinghouses, including The Depository Trust Company (DTC), Euroclear, and Clearstream International SA. Electronic holding facilitates efficient, immediate, cost-effective, and anonymous trading and contributes to the liquidity of securities; however, such electronic trading and holding of securities present issues for a debtor soliciting votes […] -
The Impending Collision Between DAOs and U.S. Bankruptcy Courts
The focal point of blockchain technology is the concept of decentralization—that is, no central authority exists with control and decision-making power. As blockchain technology has evolved, innovators have found creative uses of the technology to disrupt centralized structures, including the increasingly popular decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). DAOs are an entirely democratic form of organizational governance. […] -
What’s Cooking?: Scott J. Bogucki
Q: How did you gravitate into turnaround/restructuring work? Bogucki: I started working in restaurants when I was 15, washing dishes. I did the typical climb through the ranks. I was working full time in kitchens, 40-plus hours a week, when I was a junior and senior in high school. I’d get out of school and go to […] -
Newcomers: September 2022
Arizona Kevin Kolbus James M. Macdonald III, JP Morgan – ABL Pamela McConlogue, Spectrum Commercial Services Atlanta Thomas Davenport II Michael Freeman Austin Weiermiller, Configure Partners LLC California – Northern Michael A. Sweet, Fox Rothschild LLP Ashtyn C. Thompson, Arch + Beam California – Southern John G Bailey Jr. Jason D. Godelman David M. Goodrich Matthew […]
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