Publications
The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Ninth Circuit Upholds Bankruptcy Court’s Dismissal of Debtor’s Fraudulent Transfer Claims Due to Inconsistency With Statutory Language
April 8, 2014
E-Bulletin Prepared by Rika Kido for the Insolvency Law Committee
The United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (the “BAP”) upheld a bankruptcy court’s dismissal of the debtors’ claims against Wells Fargo Bank (“WFB”) without leave to amend. The claims sought to invalidate a trust deed against the debtors’ residence relating to a refinance transaction. …
Why Can’t We Make This Lawsuit Go Away?
November 21, 2011
One of the questions most often asked of a litigation attorney is “why canʼt we just make this lawsuit go away?” Companies defending lawsuits viewed as frivolous often become frustrated with the prospect of fighting in court for the foreseeable future – and rightfully so. When faced with litigation, there are no magic wands to be waved or back-channel options to dispose of the case. There are, however, various procedural …
Architectural Design and Engineering Firms: Downturn lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid in the next cycle.
September 26, 2011
by James C. Bastian, Jr. as published in Orange County Business Journal.
Perhaps no industry or segment of the local economy has been hit harder by the Great Recession and its fallout than real estate development, and in particular, architectural design and engineering firms. As we prepare for recovery and the real estate market begins its long climb back, players in the architectural, design and engineering arena have an opportunity to learn from many of the mistakes made during the last cycle which …
Are Insurance Plans Encouraging Unnecessary Bankruptcy Filings?
February 14, 2011
By Mark Bradshaw article published in OCBJ
Up to a point, the following story is unremarkable. A patient visits his local health care provider for emergency services, in this case a hospital, which is not contracted with his insurance plan. He is admitted, treated, and discharged. As part of his admission forms, he assigns his insurance benefits to the provider. The provider bills the insurance plan, which approves some of the charges. However, instead of paying the health care …
Developer Files Bankruptcy: What to do now and “trip wires” to avoid
January 31, 2011
Melissa Davis and Rika M. Kido, article published in the OCBJ.
“The Importance and Limitations of Pre-Negotiation Agreements”
January 11, 2011
Michael J. Peterson and Paul S. Ocampo, article published in the OCBJ.
“Special Purpose Entities NOT So Bankruptcy Remote”
December 6, 2010
Leonard M. Shulman, Managing Partner and Michael J. Petersen, Partner, publish an article in OCBJ
Post-Default Enforcement of Rights Under UCC Financing
September 27, 2010
Leonard M. Shulman and Rika M. Kido, article published in the OCBJ.