Creditors" Rights in Chapter 11 Cases provides an authoritative, insider"s perspective on best practices for advising both secured and unsecured creditors during insolvency proceedings. Featuring partners from some of the nation"s leading law firms, this book guides the reader through the recent trends and judicial and legislative developments impacting lawyers, creditors, debtors, and the bankruptcy arena as a whole. From credit bidding and cramdowns to fiduciary duties and contractual and statutory rights, these top lawyers analyze the issues that impact creditors" rights. Additionally, these authors give tips on determining the direction of the case and the best means of protecting a client"s interests, with advice that is both offensive and defensive. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this complex field. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities. Chapters Include: 1. Peter C. Blain, Shareholder and Chair, Bankruptcy and Creditors" Rights Department, and Amanda Gibbs Nash, Attorney, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC - "Recent Issues in Creditor Rights" 2. Jennifer B. Herzog, Attorney, Godfrey & Kahn SC - "The Changing Face of Bankruptcy and Creditors" Rights" 3. Richard Stern, Partner and Co-Chair, Corporate Reorganization Department, and Kathryn A. Coleman, Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP - "Credit Bidding Under the Bankruptcy Code: Recent Developments, a Case Study, and Suggested Strategies for the Secured Creditor" 4. Mark M. Maloney, Partner, King & Spalding LLP - "Economy Instability and the Eroding Concept of Fiduciary Duties: A Dangerous Combination for Creditors" 5. David D. Ferguson, Shareholder, Polsinelli Shughart PC - "Secured Creditors: Strategies for Success" 6. Eric R. Goodman, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP - "Debtors and Secured Creditors Beware: The Non-Assignability of Contracts in Bankruptcy" 7. Annette W. Jarvis, Managing Partner, Salt Lake City Office, and Co-Head, Finance and Restructuring Department, Dorsey & Whitney LLP -"Key Strategies for Protecting Secured Creditor Rights" Appendices Include: Appendix A: Brief for Bankruptcy Scholars as Amici Curiae in Support of the Petitioners Appendix B: Brief for the Loan Syndication and Trading Association as Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioners Appendix C: Feinstein Decision and Order Appendix D: HR 2533: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act of 2011 Appendix E: Sample Motion for Relief Appendix F: Sample Motion for Abandonment Appendix G: Motion to Shorten Notice of First Business Bank"s Motion for Relief from the Automatic Stay Appendix H: Sample Loan Language Appendix I: Winning the Battles in Chapter 11: Strategies for Commercial Lenders