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• Georgeson Shareholder Successfully Assists On The AT&T Canada Restructuring ( June 2005 )
  Georgeson Shareholder Communications Inc.

  As part of a massive restructuring which concluded in April, 2003, AT&T Canada was required by the Ontario Superior Court and pursuant to the CCAA to seek formal approval from a multitude of Affected Creditors for their Plan of Reorganization. Georgeson Shareholder was retained by AT&T Canada to help them identify those Affected Creditors, in particular public noteholders, and gather the necessary approval in time for the meeting.

• Four Principles to Consider When Choosing an Exit Financing Lender ( March 2004 )
  GE Financial Assurance

  As the national economy shows signs of a recovery, an increasing number of bankrupt businesses are shifting their focus away from court-ordered protection toward a restoration of profitable operations. Exit financing plays a key part in such recoveries, and as experts from Wharton and GE Corporate Financial Services observe, understanding a few key principles can help companies navigate a process that can be both complex and dynamic.

• Buying And Selling Claims In Bankruptcy: Maximizing Returns ( December 1999 )
  William B. Freeman and Craig A. Barbarosh of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

  This article will present a general overview of bankruptcy law in the United States and discuss some of the issues which may arise when dealing with companies in bankruptcy.

• What You Should Know About Business Bankruptcies ( October 2000 )
  Mansfield, Tanick and Cohen, P.A.

  A business bankruptcy is a legal proceeding filed by a business for protection from its creditors. Two types of bu.

• No Release of Loan Guaranty Under Confirmed Plan's General Release Provision ( June 2000 )
  Jacqueline B. Stuart and Zachary S. May of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

  This article examines a recent 5th Circuit decision whereby the court ruled that when creditors or shareholders object to releases of a non-debtor, the court may approve the release upon special factors.

• Specific Postconfirmation Issues ( June 2000 )
  Christine L. Myatt of Nexsen Pruet, LLC

  This article provides an overview of postconfirmation issues that arise in bankruptcy practice.

• Chapter 13 Reorganization ( June 2000 )
  Thomas R. Hitchcock

  If your creditors are ruining your life, you have regular income, and you have a desire to pay your debts but are c.

• Reorganization Under The Bankruptcy Code Chapter 11 ( June 2000 )
  Kratter & Gustafson

  A case filed under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code is frequently referred to as a "reorganization.

• Business Bankruptcy ( May 2000 )
  Weltman & Moskowitz, LLP

  A business bankruptcy is most often a voluntary legal proceeding filed by a financially troubled company seeking.

• Preserving Security Interests And Priority Status For Post-Confirmation Advances ( April 2000 )
  Brian  Greer of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

  This article reviews the United States v. Lincoln Savings Bank decision whereby the court explained that absent the express extension of a pre-petition priority lien to post-confirmation status, a secured lender will loose his or her priority status.