Chapter 7 bankruptcy, often referred to as “liquidation bankruptcy,” involves the systematic liquidation of a business debtor’s assets by a bankruptcy trustee, with the proceeds distributed to creditors. This process signifies the end of the business partner for creditors, although
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Troutman Pepper Locke is proud to sponsor the Georgia Bankers Association’s 2025 Annual Meeting. James Stevens will be a featured speaker, providing an update on board strategy. The event will take place at
May 7 – 8, 2025
James Stevens presented on The Regulatory Environment Around the Convergence of Banking and Fintechs at the Payments & Banking Symposium on May 7. The conference was held at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in
In the recent Supreme Court case, Navellier & Associates, Inc. v. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the petitioners sought a writ of certiorari challenging the decisions of the lower courts regarding the scope of disgorgement and the materiality standard applied in securities
Understanding the differences between receivership and bankruptcy is crucial for businesses facing financial distress. A receivership involves the appointment of an independent third party by a court to manage and preserve a business’s assets, primarily to maximize the value of
The Treasury Department has taken initial steps to implement the Trump administration’s “total elimination” policy directed at certain drug trafficking cartels. Most recently, on May 1, Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert advising about a rising trend
On April 10, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance (the Division) issued a statement aimed at providing greater clarity on the application of federal securities laws to crypto assets. These offerings may involve equity or debt
Wednesday April 30, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.Washington, D.C.
We are excited to announce that Alex Barrage will be a panelist at the IPA Innovative Payments Conference in Washington, DC, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. “The Future of
For companies in financial distress, retaining key employees during a Chapter 11 restructuring can be crucial for success. Key Employee Retention Plans (KERPs) and Key Employee Incentive Plans (KEIPs) are tools used to incentivize employees to stay and perform. KERPs
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Troutman Pepper Locke’s Securities Investigations + Enforcement Practice
Our Securities Investigations + Enforcement practice has expanded significantly due to our recent merger, enhancing our capabilities nationwide, including in our San Francisco, Dallas, and New York offices. We