Despite increased legalization at the state level of medical and adult-use recreational marijuana, illegality of non-hemp, cannabis at the federal level as a Schedule 1 controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) is an impediment for businesses in the cannabis industry (MRBs) to Continue Reading
Westlaw | How Subprime RMBS Can Prepare Us for Subprime Auto Litigation in the Time of COVID-19
As our readers know, as far back as 2017, we sounded the alarm on the parallels between pre-crisis residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and today’s subprime auto ABS. Since then, we’ve shared the viewpoints of participants and analysts who have echoed reasons for concern and the Continue Reading
When a Commercial Tenant Files Bankruptcy: What Landlords Need to Know
The rapid outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused widespread business disruptions. Bankruptcy cases will likely be on the rise as a result, particularly in hard-hit, consumer-facing industries like retail, which has already seen the recent bankruptcy filings of Payless Shoes, Continue Reading
10th Annual Education & Loan Symposium
Davis+Gilbert is a proud sponsor of the 10th Annual Education & Loan Symposium taking place in Old Town Alexandria, VA, May 9-10. On May 9, Joseph Cioffi, Davis+Gilbert Insolvency + Finance Chair, will moderate a session titled "Valuation and Securitization Trends, Feeding the Beast: Continue Reading