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Exploring the Outer Limits of ' 363(f) Clearance
Bankruptcy offers an attractive platform for the sale of assets because it is injected with a statutory prerogative allowing for the clearance of third- party interests. Specifically, ' 363(f) of the Bankruptcy Code permits the sale of bankruptcy estate property 'free and clear of any interest [of any other entity] in such property' provided that certain conditions are satisfied. Notwithstanding that grant of authority, however, the Bankruptcy Code does not specifically define the phrase 'any interest in such property' or otherwise specify the scope of interests that the phrase is intended to cover.
Bankruptcy Rule 2019
Bankruptcy court procedural rulings typically go unnoticed. However, this year two bankruptcy court rulings regarding procedural disclosure requirements potentially applicable to investors participating in the bankruptcy process have caused quite a stir. Both rulings related to the scope of disclosure mandated by Bankruptcy Rule 2019, which applies to 'committees' and 'entities' that represent more than one creditor in a bankruptcy case.
Changes to Retiree Health Benefits
Changes in accounting rules, spiraling health-care costs, increased competition and changing demographics converge to make it economically infeasible for some employers to continue providing such benefits at the generous levels of years past. Consequently, many companies have been compelled to modify their retiree health plans in ways that reduce or eliminate some benefits or that require retirees to pay more out of pocket. These changes have resulted in an avalanche of litigation.
E-Discovery Rules
For employers that have, to date, managed to avoid battles over e-discovery, time is short. Every hour spent preparing for the inevitable discovery dispute before litigation commences will save incalculable angst once litigation starts, and can make the difference between winning or losing important legal battles. This article discusses these emerging realities in light of the Federal Rules' new e-discovery provisions and provides guidance to in-house counsel on how to prepare employers better for their obligations under the rules.
Employment-Based Visa Indecision
The government giveth and the government taketh away. Two weeks after announcing that most of the employment-based immigrant visa categories would be current on July 1, 2007, the Department of State ('DOS') reversed its announcement by stating that effective July 2, no visa numbers were available for employment-based immigrant visa categories, and further, would not become available until Oct. 1, 2007 (under fiscal year 2008 numbers).
Federal Contractors and Executive Order 11246
This past year has seen a flurry of activity under Executive Order 11246 ('EO 11246'), the law that governs the administration of affirmative action programs of employers that have certain government contracts or subcontracts. In the wake of these new changes, this article offers suggestions of best practices relating to one of the most noteworthy developments for EO 11246 compliance: the 'Internet Applicant' rule, which became effective on Feb. 6, 2006.
Verdicts
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Gender Discrimination Claims After Ledbetter
Recent action taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ('EEOC') and the U.S. Supreme Court show that gender discrimination issues continue to influence employee relations.
EEOC Thinking Big
Part One of this article discussed the EEOC's plans to implement its new Systemic Discrimination Initiative, describing what the initiative is, why it is important and the first two steps in the implementation: identifying systemic cases early and often, and involving lawyers from the start. The conclusion discusses the next four steps in the EEOC's plans, and what employers can expect.

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