| Description |
1 online resource (149 p.) |
| Series |
StAR Initiative Ser |
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StAR Initiative Ser
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| Contents |
Front Cover -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Abbreviations -- Glossary -- Introduction -- Objective -- Scope -- Methodology -- Overview of Chapters -- Notes -- References -- 1. Insolvency Proceedings and Representatives -- Moratorium -- Appointment of an Insolvency Representative -- The Different Authorities that May Appoint Insolvency Representatives -- Specific Rules and Practices for an Insolvent Bank -- Effects of the Appointment of an Insolvency Representative -- Cross-Border Recognition and Conducting Insolvency Actions Abroad |
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Powers of Insolvency Representatives in Asset Recovery -- Tools Available to Collect Information and Evidence -- Legal Actions that Authorize Insolvency Representatives to Claim Assets -- Notes -- References -- 2. Investigative Measures Potentially Available in Insolvency and Civil Cases -- Extrajudicial Investigative Tools -- Discovery Databases as a Source of Information -- Examination of Witnesses under Standard Insolvency Practices -- Targets of Examination -- Range of Examination -- Use of Information -- Costs of Examination -- Discovery -- Nonstatutory Tools |
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Anton Piller (Search and Seizure) Orders -- Norwich Pharmacal (Disclosure) Orders in Common Law Jurisdictions -- Ancillary Sealing and Gagging Orders -- Other Investigative Tools -- Mareva Injunctions and Mareva by Letter in Common Law Jurisdictions -- Freezing Orders in Civil Law Jurisdictions -- Discovery in Aid of Foreign Proceedings -- Notes -- Reference -- 3. Identifying Insolvency and Receivership Targets and Other Liable Persons in Corruption Cases -- Bribe Takers and Related Entities -- Bribe Payers and Related Entities -- Agents and Other Facilitators |
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Strategic and Tactical Considerations -- Claims against Corporate Officers, Agents, and Third-Party Facilitators -- The Duties of Directors and Managers of Companies -- Personal Liability Actions against Directors -- Proceedings for Fraudulent or Wrongful Trading -- Preferences and Transactions at Undervalue -- Other Breaches of Duty -- Derivative Actions -- Piercing the Corporate Veil -- Notes -- References -- 4. Privilege -- Privilege in England -- Forms of Privilege at Common Law -- Common Interest Privilege -- Which Law Applies? -- Waiver -- Insolvency -- Privilege in the United States |
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Corporate Insolvency -- Personal Insolvency -- Professional Secrecy in France -- Scope and Application of the Professional Secret -- Sanctions for Violation of Professional Secrecy by an Attorney -- Issues Relating to Corporate Insolvency and Bankruptcy Proceedings -- Issues Relating to Individual Insolvency -- Conclusion -- Notes -- 5. Further Issues on the Use of Insolvency for Asset Recovery -- Major Challenges for Asset Recovery in Developing Jurisdictions -- Commencement Obstacles -- Unregulated or Insufficiently Regulated Insolvency Representatives |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Subject |
Forfeiture -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Priorities of claims and liens -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Forfeiture
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Priorities of claims and liens
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Silver, Molly
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| ISBN |
9781464814396 |
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1464814392 |
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