October 30th, 2023 - Posted in BA Blog, Jaime Leggett by Jaime Leggett
We hear about big companies in the news dying via bankruptcy, and look to see if we can scavenge some retail goods at a “Going Out of Business” sale, but Chapter 11 bankruptcy is not simply the realm of zombie enterprises and creditors hassling them enough to be La Llorona. (more…)
November 21st, 2022 - Posted in BA Blog, Jeffrey P. Bast by Jeffrey Bast
As insolvency litigators, most of our litigation is in bankruptcy court, where juries are extraordinarily rare. (more…)
August 17th, 2022 - Posted in BA Blog, Jeffrey P. Bast by Jeffrey Bast
As an insolvency litigator, most of our litigation is in bankruptcy court, where juries are rare. In fact, my first jury trial came more than 25 years into my career as a lawyer. It was a challenging time. I have never worked harder in my life. But I also learned so much, most importantly the value of teamwork. (more…)
July 7th, 2022 - Posted in BA Blog, Jeffrey P. Bast by Jeffrey Bast
The primary reason we document agreements is preparation for disagreements. That is why I say partnership agreements are really separation agreements. Partners rarely look to what is written in an agreement when making daily decisions. (more…)
June 29th, 2022 - Posted in BA Blog, Jeffrey P. Bast by Jeffrey Bast
I am an open-water swimmer. I swim 2-3 times per week, in the ocean or bay, with an amazing group called Dolphins & Rainbows Swim Group. (Don’t judge us by our name. I voted for Sharks & Rays.) If you are a swimmer and want to learn more about us, click here to join our group on Facebook, or click here or click here to read my prior blogs about the group. (more…)
June 20th, 2022 - Posted in BA Blog, Jeffrey P. Bast by Jeffrey Bast
I was having lunch with some friends outside at a beach club recently when one of them noticed a bunch of red ants in the sand near our feet. Our natural instinct was typical – step on them or move to another table. (more…)
May 25th, 2022 - Posted in BA Blog, Jeffrey P. Bast by Jeffrey Bast
I recently reached out to my friend Steve with whom I haven’t had contact in a few years. Steve is not a close friend. We met through a networking group. But we bonded. I really like him, and we did some business together over the years. We never hung out socially, but I do consider him to be a friend. Shame on me for not staying in touch. But this is not why I write today. (more…)
