Uniform Commercial Code/Article 9

Alternatives to bankruptcy filings Session will identify options to bankruptcy for struggling companies and explain why certain alternatives should be considered and in certain instances utilized. Many bankruptcy practioners are not familiar with non-bankruptcy options such as ABCs and UCC sales which in many instances are far superior to the bankruptcy option.

This session will educate the practitioner so that that individual can provide proper advice and representation for the struggling business client. Business Suggested Speakers Randy Nussbaum randy.nussbaum@sackstierney.com Sacks Tierney Scottsdale

Uniform Law on Assignment for Benefit of Creditors I'm on the Uniform Law Commission's Drafting Committee for a uniform law on assignments for benefit of creditors. I'll discuss the uniform law process and provide information on assignment for benefit of creditors issues, how those issues relate to bankruptcy, and the potential for a uniform law thereon. Under the laws of most states, assignment for benefit of creditors ("ABC") is an unutilized, or under-utilized, tool. That's because most states either, (i) have no ABC statute, or (ii) have ABC statutes with poison-pill provisions that no one wants to use. I'll discuss how a uniform law will make the ABC tool available and usable and its connection with bankruptcy. Business Suggested Speakers Donald Swanson don.swanson@koleyjessen.com Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O.