What is a financially distressed company?

Financial distress The Companies Act defines “financially distressed”, to mean that it appears to be: i. reasonably unlikely that the company will be able to pay all of its debts as they fall due and. payable within the immediately ensuing …

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What is a gap assignment of mortgage?

The gap mortgage is an interim document that secures the new money lent to the borrower in a CEMA financing, and counsel for borrower and lender typically focus primarily on negotiating the terms of the consolidated mortgage. What does gap …

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What is a home modification loan?

What is an example of a loan modification? Typical ways in which a loan is modified include: (1) interest rate changes, such as a reduction in interest rate or a change from a floating to a fixed rate, (2) an …

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What is allowed in an opening statement?

The opening statement at the beginning of the trial is limited to outlining facts. This is each party’s opportunity to set the basic scene for the jurors, introduce them to the core dispute(s) in the case, and provide a general …

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What is involuntary administration?

Involuntary administration. Involuntary administration occurs when it is not the company that decides to go into administration, but the creditors. This usually happens after a company has failed to repay its debts. What is meant by voluntary administration? What is …

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How long does a deed of trust last?

around four yearsaround four years. Does a deed of trust expire in California? California Civil Code §882.020 provides that a DOT has a statute of limitations of 60 years following the DOT’s recording if the DOT neither includes a copy …

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What is a momentary footswitch?

Momentary footswitches only stay on when your foot remains pressed on the pedal. They’re best used for short-term sound effects like controlling a keyboard or synthesizer sustain and patch advance, drum machine or sequencer start and stop, and more. What …

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What is the purpose of a constructive trust?

A constructive trust is created to remedy (or make up for) a situation where there is “unjust enrichment.” If someone has possession of property (money, real estate, or other assets) that they should not have because they obtained it unfairly …

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What happens if I get a Judgement against me?

If a judgment is entered against you, a debt collector will have stronger tools, like garnishment, to collect the debt. The CFPB’s Debt Collection Rule clarifying certain provisions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) became effective on November …

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What is a good Z score for a company?

In general, a Z-score below 1.8 suggests a company might be headed for bankruptcy, while a score closer to 3 suggests a company is in solid financial positioning. What is a good Z-score value? According to the Percentile to Z-Score …

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What is third party litigation funding?

Third party litigation funding (TPLF) is a multibillion-euro global industry that allows hedge funds and other financiers to invest in lawsuits in exchange for a cut of any settlement or award. The industry operates in the shadows, meaning that no …

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What is a special appearance in court?

Special appearance is a tool defendants can use to challenge a court’s jurisdiction over them. If a court does not have personal jurisdiction or there are other errors like for service of process, many states allow defendants to challenge the …

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What does rescission mean in contract law?

Rescission is when a contract is rendered null and void, and so is no longer recognized as legally binding. The courts can free non-liable parties from their agreed obligations and, when possible, will effectively seek to restore them to the …

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What is the remoteness test?

The term remoteness refers to the legal test of causation which is used when determining the types of loss caused by a breach of contract or duty which may be compensated by a damages award. What is the meaning of …

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When must an escrow account be interest bearing?

When must a escrow account be interest bearing? 1. By default, all escrow accounts are interest bearing. Is interest offered in escrow account? The Escrow account shall be non-interest bearing. 5. No fund or non-fund based facilities would be permitted …

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What is a lien release form?

A Lien Release is a form that removes a lien on a property once the property owner pays the lienor in full. The lienor is the person who placed the lien against the property. A lien is a protective legal …

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