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UCC Financing Statements (6)

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Back to Basics: Two Primary Types of UCC Filings

Two Primary Types of UCC Filings: Blanket & PMSI In compliance with Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, trade creditors can achieve a properly...

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Top 5 Reasons You Should File UCCs

Top 5 Reasons You Should File UCCs If reducing your DSO, mitigating your risk and improving working capital aren’t reason enough to file UCCs, I’ve...

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There’s No Ice Cream in Bankruptcy. Wait, What?!

There’s No Ice Cream in Bankruptcy. Wait, What?! In bankruptcy, we frequently hear terms like preference payment, claw back, and new value. What do...

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Blanket UCC Filings & Your Frequently Asked Questions

Blanket UCC Filings & Your Frequently Asked Questions What is a Blanket UCC Filing? A Blanket UCC filing is a security interest in all the assets of...

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UCCs Have Priority Over 503(b)(9) Claims

503(b)(9) Claims & Consignment Agreements are No Match for Properly Perfected UCCs Businesses file for bankruptcy protection; it is an unfortunate...

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UCC-1 Collateral Description Reference Security Agreement

What Happens When a UCC-1 Collateral Description References the Security Agreement, but the Security Agreement Isn’t Attached? What happens to a...

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Perfecting UCC Collateral Descriptions

Perfectly Imperfect Collateral Descriptions within Your UCC Financing Statement: It’s a Delicate Balance. A properly perfected security interest is...

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UCC Filings, Key Words and Common Terms

A Review of Key Words and Common Terms Related to UCC Filings In the spirit of “back-to-school,” today’s post is a UCC Article 9 vocabulary lesson....

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Name Change Could Jeopardize Your Security Interest

Be Careful, Your Security Interest May Be in Jeopardy if Your Customer’s Name Changes The accuracy of critical data within your UCC Financing...

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Retail Bankruptcies and Their Impact on Consigned Goods

Retail Bankruptcies and Their Impact on Consigned Goods The next time you take a trip to your favorite retailer, stop for a moment and think about...

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