David Goodrich Chairs OCBF CLE Panel on Issues in the Retail Industry
Member David Goodrich is a Program Chair...
Monthly News Archives: November 2015
SulmeyerKupetz Sponsors the 2015 Earle Hagen Memorial Golf and Tennis Tournament
SulmeyerKupetz is a proud sponsor of the 2015 Earle Hagen Memorial Golf and Tennis Tournament. The event, hosted by Public Counsel and the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association, is named in honor of Earle Hagen, a respected member of the bankruptcy bar for more than four decades. Proceeds from the tournament are donated to the Public Counsel Debtor Assistance Project, supported by the …
Using Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors for Acquiring and Winding Up Distressed Businesses: David Kupetz Authors Business Law Today Article
David Kupetz authored a Business Law Today article titled “Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors: Effective Tool for Acquiring and Winding Up Distressed Businesses” discussing how assignments for the benefit of creditors (ABC) can be an effective alternative to formal bankruptcy proceedings. In many cases, an ABC can be the most advantageous exit strategy to accomplish (1) transferring assets of a troubled business to a …
Webinar Now Available! Examining the Dischargeability of Student Loan Debt in Bankruptcy Proceedings
Student loan debt is estimated to be more than $1 trillion nationwide, greater than all credit card debt of all Americans combined. Unlike credit card debt, student loan debt cannot be discharged in a bankruptcy without a showing of undue hardship. Prior to 1977, student loans could be discharged in the same way as credit card debt; however, concerns and fears over students abusing …
Alan Tippie Litigates $1.5 Million Claim Against the Chapter 7 Estate of Bobby Juarez
Alan Tippie successfully litigated a $1.5 million claim against the chapter 7 estate of Bobby Juarez for the trademark infringement of “When in Rome,” filed by a founder and original band member. Through the firm’s efforts, the claimant agreed to reduce his claim to $100,000.
SulmeyerKupetz Proudly Sponsors Loyola Law School’s 2015 Alumni Grand Reunion
SulmeyerKupetz is proud to sponsor Loyola Law School’s 2015 Alumni Grand Reunion on Thursday, November 12 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles. The event will honor this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Stuart A. Liner, Managing Partner of Liner LLP, and the Alumni Association Board of Governors Recognition Award winner Victor J. Gold, Former Dean and Professor of Law. Alan Tippie serves as Chair …
SulmeyerKupetz Successful
In December 2011, SulmeyerKupetz was retained by David Bergstein, a Hollywood film producer and financier, to represent him in connection with involuntary bankruptcy proceedings commenced against five of his film companies. SulmeyerKupetz prepared a motion to dismiss the bankruptcy cases, successfully opposed substantive consolidation of further non-debtor entities with the existing debtors, and successfully prevented confirmation of a plan filed by the petitioning creditors …