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REAGREEMENT: A Last Chance when Faced with Liquidation
Joan Antoni Borràs Abós
Although it is evident that the intent of the framers of the Insolvency Law was always to favor the conclusion of the insolvency by the debtor...
Well-Managed Insolvencies Usually Make a Difference
Gelu Maravela, Mirela Metea, and Dana Rădulescu
From both a legal and business perspective, the critical period in any insolvency proceeding is the observation period, which is the period between the opening of the insolvency and the approval and implementation of a reorganization plan.
The Purchase of a Productive Unit of a Company in an Insolvency Proceeding
Antonia Magdaleno
Is it a good deal and a safe opportunity for investors?
How PLMJ's Unique Structure Shapes Its Insolvency Practice
Best Lawyers
A leading attorney with the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winner for Insolvency and Reorganization Law in Portugal speaks to Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer.
Is Your Contractual Partner Insolvent or under Criminal Investigation?
Violeta Saranciuc and Cosmin Vasile
This is how it may affect your ongoing dispute.
An Interview With Eberhard Braun of Schultze & Braun
Best Lawyers
The 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winning firm was recognized in Germany for Restructuring and Insolvency Law.
Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent
Best Lawyers
Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.
An Overview of Russia
Anton Novoseltsev
The approval is only required if it is requested by a member of the supervisory board, a member of the executive board, a CEO, or a 1 percent shareholder.
Q&A with Jeff Hirsch of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
Nicole Ortiz
"There is national mobility in Canada, so there is, in essence, free movement of lawyers across the country."
Q&A with Panayotis Bernitsas at Bernitsas Law
Best Lawyers
A Q&A with Advisory Board member Panayotis Bernitsas at Bernitsas Law.
The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained
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Invited to vote? Learn how to submit your ballot and why your vote counts.
Can Your Option to Purchase Get Lost in a Franchise Agreement?
Benjamin Caddaye, Law Clerk and Alicia Hill
With the changing of a contract in a franchise agreement, certain rights you thought you were entitled to might get lost in translation.
The 5 W’s of Bankruptcy Communications
Eden Gillott
You might be an expert on bankruptcy, but communicating its practical realities to clients can get complicated.
It Was a Very Bad Year for Retail
Michelle V. Rafter
While overall business bankruptcies dropped 5.4 percent through Q3, in excess of 300 stores filed for Chapter 7 or 11 in the same period, including big names like Toys “R” Us, Gymboree, and Payless ShoeSource.
Liability of Administrators: Key Issue for the Australian Insolvency Professions
Patrick Monahan and Damian Clancy
While corporate administrators often operate in firms, their appointment is personal. When an administrator leaves the employ of their firm, their appointment is unaffected by that departure.
Highlights From The 2019 LMA Annual Conference
Best Lawyers
Did you make it to LMA 2019? Read the Best Lawyers recap of this year's biggest takeaways.
Lecher Pays
Ann E. Evanko and Katherine L. Wood
Can social change be sped up via legislation? A key provision of the recent tax-law overhaul, clearly written with #MeToo in mind, suggests it can.
The Silent Epidemic
Kelly S. Hughes
Obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders are far more common among lawyers than other professionals. It’s past time to address the problem.
A Startup Accelerator Program Sets Cuatrecasas Apart
Best Lawyers
Miguel de Almada and Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira from the Portuguese firm discuss their 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Litigation and Arbitration.
All Aboard
Patricia Brown Holmes
What effect is California’s new law mandating more women in corporate boardrooms likely to have?
Alternate Routes
Jennifer Alvey
For many women, a government job is an ideal—albeit necessary—springboard to a law-firm partnership.
How Do I Protect My Child from Online Predators?
Kelly L. Frey Sr.
New technologies open up new ways for children to be exploited online. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act offers a solution.
In-House Counsel
Nancy Lippincott
Lizzie Fletcher was a star lawyer in Houston before defeating a nine-term incumbent to win a seat in Congress last November. What the much-lauded work she did in her first career teach her about how to succeed in this new one?
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Understanding the Difference Between Misdiagnosis and Missed Diagnosis
Robert M. Marino
While they sound similar, misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis mean very different things in a medical malpractice case.
The Economic Landscape Changing Capital Markets Law in Mexico
Best Lawyers
Michell Nader discusses his firm's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Capital Markets Law in Mexico.
We’re Asking the Wrong Questions About the Jussie Smollettt Case
Jaye L. Rancourt
Without media attention, would the decisions have been the same?
