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In a recent decision by the Delaware Bankruptcy Court, the Court held that a person holding the title of an officer, including vice president, is presumptively what he or she appears to be — an officer and, thus, an insider.  See In re: Foothills Texas, Inc. et al. (Bankr. D. Del. 09-10542). 

Under the GM deal reached with the Obama Administration, the US Government will own 60% of New GM — that is, the “leaner and meaner” GM (of course, only time will tell if that becomes the case).  The problem for the Obama Administration is that the US, between Chrysler and GM, has now ventured into ownership of private companies.  There are numerous interesting questions to ponder:  what will the US do if, in the most unlikely event, another bidder bids on the assets of the GM (I realize this is a virtual improbability)?  In such a case, would the Government enter into com

GM filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today in the United States Banrkuptcy Court for the Southern District of New York at 09-50026.  A copy of the petition is here, and a copy of the GM press release describing the bankruptcy proceedings are here.  To read a good discussion about t

According to Bloomberg.com, U.S.