04.15.24
Mike Bergthold joined Stephen Robertson of Metis Partners to present “Understanding and Maximizing the Value of Intellectual Property in Bankruptcy” on the San Diego Bankruptcy Forum’s webinar. The value of intellectual property is not always obvious and is rarely captured in a company’s financial statements. The panelists discussed the ins-and-outs of valuing intellectual property in bankruptcy, […]
01.22.24
Cooper Plyler and Jake DiIorio were panelists at the annual Loyola X Symposium in Long Beach, CA. Cooper joined Mike Brumbaugh of MBI Consulting, Laura Lutz of Lubin Olson Niewiadomski LLP, and moderator Richardson “Red” Griswold of Griswold Law to present “Surf’s Up! First Day Issues.” Jake joined Michael G. Kasolas of Michael Kasolas & Co., Jarrett Osborne-Revis of Buchalter, […]
10.27.23
David Stapleton was a panelist at the TMA Northwest’s 2023 Cross-Border Conference, presenting “Fraud and Insolvency: Untangling Fraud in Bankruptcy.” The diverse panel of restructuring experts addressed situations where they uncovered fraud at insolvent companies and how they handled the matters.
10.18.23
David Stapleton was a panelist at the California Receivers Forum‘s 2023 Education Series, presenting “Playing the End Game: Receivers in Post-Judgment Enforcement.” David and the other panelists discussed situations where a judgment creditor’s best chance to collect on the judgment requires expertise to capture and monetize assets that are not as readily valued and available […]
09.29.23
We are proud to announce that NAFER bestowed its President’s Award to Kenton Johnson at its 2023 Annual Conference. The President’s Award is not presented annually. Instead, it’s reserved for individuals who have demonstrated unwavering dedication and outstanding service to NAFER over an extended period, selflessly contributing without seeking recognition. In recognizing Kenton, NAFER characterized […]
08.8.23
Sudden Death Averted for Pandemic Victim July/Aug 2023 Lenders, turnaround professionals, and their counsel faced unparalleled challenges with the sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. When a 65-year old manufacturer / wholesaler of screen print, embroidery, and pad print goods for national parks, zoos, ski resorts, gift shops, and cruise lines quickly became […]
07.6.23
Romeo Power, a battery-maker purchased by electric-truck maker Nikola (Nasdaq:NKLA) in October 2022, was transferred to assignee SG Service, an affiliate of Stapleton Group, Inc. in an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors. According to the Wall Street Journal, Nikola purchased Romeo Power in October 2022 to reduce bottlenecks in electric truck production. Struggling from […]
05.23.23
Mike Bergthold and Gary Rudolph, Esq. of Sullivan Hill presented the webinar “Subchapter V Updates and the abc’s of ABCs” to San Diego Bankruptcy Forum members and guests. The presentation featured an update on recent issues in Subchapter V cases and a refresher on Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors.
04.25.23
Private fiduciaries can play a critical role in managing and protecting the assets of their clients. They also help ensure that their clients’ wishes are carried out after they are gone and their assets reach their desired beneficiaries. David Stapleton joined Derek Myron of Centura Wealth Advisory to discuss private fiduciaries, their role in managing […]
04.6.23
Jake DiIorio moderated the California Receivers Forum educational seminar/webinar Receivers and Bankruptcy: Is There Life After Filing? Details: A receiver is appointed in state court then the debtor files bankruptcy (or creditors file involuntary bankruptcy). How does the Receiver maneuver around the complications of the bankruptcy? Panelists Kyra Andrassy of Smiley Wang-Ekvall, Oren Bitan of […]
