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The Roles and Motivations of Key Players in Bankruptcy Cases is an authoritative, insider's perspective on the responsibilities and liabilities of the various constituents involved in bankruptcy, financial restructuring, and reorganization proceedings. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the intricacies of navigating the zone of insolvency, discussing the possibility of pre-bankruptcy reorganization efforts, the financial implications of Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 filings, and the role of the bankruptcy lawyer to both debtors and creditors. These top lawyers give tips on deciding between bankruptcy and out-of-court restructuring, recovering collateral, negotiating debtor-in-possession financing, and determining the appropriate type of reorganization for a company. Additionally, these leaders reveal their strategies for maximizing a client's value through restructuring, minimizing additional losses, and developing new strategies to accommodate recent changes in bankruptcy law. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this challenging area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nation-wide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter.

Chapters Include:

• 1. Douglas P. Bartner, Partner, Shearman & Sterling - "Bankruptcy and Out-of-Court Restructuring: An Informative Introduction";
• 2. Jonathan W. Young, Partner, Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon LLP - "Navigating within the Zone of Insolvency";
• 3. Mark M. Maloney, Partner, King & Spalding LLP - "A Step-by-Step Look at Bankruptcy Proceedings and Restructurings";
• 4. Michael J. Small, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP - "A Bankruptcy and Restructuring Conversation: From Alchemy to Taxidermy";
• 5. Robert N. H. Christmas, Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP - "Bankruptcy Law: The Last General Practice";
• 6. John J. Hall, Member, Lewis, Rice & Fingersh LC - "Recognizing and Addressing Signs of Trouble";
• 7. Lynnette R. Warman, Head, Business Department, Jenkens & Gilchrist PC - "Establishing and Achieving the Client's Ultimate Goal";
• 8. Ronald S. Gellert, Member, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC - "Making the Process as Efficient as Possible";
• 9. John S. Kaplan, Esq., Partner, Perkins Coie LLP - "An Overview of the Twists and Turns of Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Reorganizing";
• 10. Rhys M. Farren, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP - "A Creditor's View of the Bankruptcy Process."

Appendices:

• Appendix A: Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss Petition and/or to Transfer Venue
• Appendix B: Motion to Remand State Court Action and to Dismiss Debtor's Chapter 11 Case
• Appendix C: Cross-Motion
• Appendix D: Declaration in Support of Motion to Dismiss Petition and/or to Transfer Venue
• Appendix E: Objection by Secured Creditor to Debtor's Continued Use of Cash Collateral
• Appendix F: Response to Motion for an Order Pursuant to 1112(D) of the Bankruptcy Code
• Appendix G: Affidavit in Support of Motion to Dismiss Petition and/or to Transfer Venue
• Appendix H: Declaration in Support of Motion to Dismiss Petition and/or to Transfer Venue
• Appendix I: Limited Objection to Notices of Rejection
• Appendix J: Stipulation and Order Approving (1) Rejection and Termination of a Certain Lease and (2) Abandonment of Certain De Minimis Property
• Appendix K: Debtor's Plan of Reorganization
• Appendix L: Asset Purchase Agreement
• Appendix M: Partnership Order
• Appendix N: Order Confirming the First Amended Plan of Reorganization
• Appendix O: Memorandum Opinion and Order