Financing Instruments and Perfection

Address selecting the case that is ripe for settlement, determining the correct timing for settlement discussions, and preparing the case, your client, and yourself for a successful mediation. Also cover best lawyer practices when participating in a mediation.

Small business owners need to assess the viability of their business and, if unable to become profitable, consider closing the doors to avoid personal liability. We will review the bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy options available to small businesses to wind down their affairs, including the newly enacted Subchapter V Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA). Congress created the SBRA to streamline the Chapter 11 process for small businesses.

In our complex financial world, as the scene from Jerry Maguire says, “show me the money,” we are constantly asked to find the hidden assets and trace the flow of cash. This also becomes important in closely-held businesses that are considered “cash businesses.” This program will review techniques for finding these items, how to shape your discovery requests effectively, and the impact on business valuations.