As discussed in earlier posts,1 substantial uncertainty exists over whether companies in bankruptcy are eligible to pursue funding pursuant to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, which was established by the CARES Act to support small businesses by offering SBA-guaranteed loans on advantageous terms.
As discussed in an earlier Legal Update,1 substantial uncertainty exists over whether companies in bankruptcy are eligible for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, which was established by the CARES Act to support small businesses by offering SBA-guaranteed loans on advantageous terms. Several recent bankruptcy court decisions underscore this uncertainty.
The recognition of the powers of an English trustee in bankruptcy in Guernsey is generally pursued either by way of a letter of request issued by the foreign court pursuant to section 426 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (Insolvency Act) or by way of an application via the common or customary law.
The recent decision from the Guernsey Royal Court in DM Property Holdings (Guernsey) Limited (in Liquidation)(1) is of fundamental importance to Guernsey insolvency practitioners as it provides cautionary guidance on the practical implications of Practice Direction 3/2015.
Imagine that your partnership is on the cusp of concluding a large transaction which has the potential to be immensely profitable. The partnership agreement does not include a fixed term for the partnership, and can instead be terminated on one partner giving notice to the others (referred to as a “partnership at will”).