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BAST AMRON LLP Founding Partner Jeffrey Bast authored an article titled “It’s All About the Bottom Line—Or Is It? Noneconomic Issues in Bankruptcy,” published by American Bar Association Business Law Section Business Law Today. Click on the link to read more: https://lnkd.in/eXpsT5dQ. #insolvencylitigators #insolvencyandbankruptcy #insolvencyandrestructuring

Today, we take a moment to express our gratitude. This year, as we celebrate 15 years of BAST AMRON LLP, we are especially thankful for our incredible clients, dedicated team, and the support of our families. This Thanksgiving, may your table be filled with joy, your hearts with love, and your minds with clarity for the road ahead. #GratefulAtBastAmron #ThankfulTogether #BastAmronInTheCommunity

BAST AMRON LLP attorneys Jeffrey Bast, Dana Quick, Jaime Leggett, and together with senior paralegal Jorge Miranda, Jr., secured a win for creditors by obtaining the conversion of several of the jointly administered SBG Burger [fn1] cases from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7. Bast Amron represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors and sought the alternative relief of appointment of a Chapter 11 Trustee, appointment of an examiner, or conversion of the cases to Chapter 7 when discovery revealed that millions of dollars of funds appeared to have been transferred to the Debtors’ owner, for his benefit, or to or for the benefit of his non-debtor companies prior to the petition date. The Debtors, a conglomerate of 10 related companies that pre-petition operated 70+ Wendy’s franchise locations in Florida, Alabama, and the Midwest, objected to the relief sought by the Committee, arguing that the potential transfer claims were not sufficiently valuable to keep the Debtors in bankruptcy. They filed a cross-motion to dismiss most of the pending cases. The Debtors’ senior secured creditor, which had already had a significant portion of its claim repaid through the sale of the Debtors’ assets, also supported dismissal over conversion. Congratulations to the team! Click on the link to read more. https://lnkd.in/eCNRhHgY. #insolvencylitigators #insolvencyandbankruptcy #insolvencyandrestructuring

"Vroom, Inc., has filed for bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas. Seeking to reorganize under Chapter 11, Vroom, Inc., is the holding company of the car financing company United Auto Credit Corporation and vehicle data provider CarStory, LLC. Vroom, Inc. filed a prepackaged plan, which includes a Restructuring Support Agreement. This agreement will convert approximately $290 million of unsecured convertible notes into equity. With a goal of substantially reducing long-term debt, Vroom, Inc. anticipates emerging from bankruptcy at the end of 2024 or early 2025. "Said BAST AMRON LLP attorney Katie Tonkinson of a recent article by Yahoo Finance.   https://lnkd.in/eE6mW2kE.   #insolvencylitigators #insolvencyandbankruptcy #insolvencyandrestructuring

BAST AMRON LLP celebrated Thanksgiving with a festive luncheon filled with delicious tacos and plenty of laughs in our traditional taco lunch! It's moments like these that remind us of the importance of gratitude, connection, and the incredible people who make up our team. From our Bast Amron family to yours, we wish you a joyful and fulfilling Thanksgiving season! 🦃✨

BAST AMRON LLP’s Business Advantage Forum is coming on January 30, 2025! Our SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT today is on Hernan Londono, Ph.D., Chief Technology & Innovation Strategist at Lenovo. Hernan is a highly accomplished information technology executive and cybersecurity professional with nearly 30 years of experience. He currently serves as the Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist for Lenovo, where he drives digital transformation strategies for the Public Sector in the US and provides strategic guidance to company leadership on market positioning. Throughout his career, Hernan has held dual roles as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, demonstrating strong leadership in technology and security. His impactful work spans Education, State and Local Governments, and Healthcare, and he has also contributed as a board chair for charitable organizations and as an advisor to Silicon Valley startups and local IT firms. Recognized as an innovation, AI, and cybersecurity expert, Hernan is a prolific writer and speaker, with numerous articles and national conference presentations on topics like crisis mitigation and digital transformation. His dedication to staying at the forefront of IT enables him to continue significantly impacting the education sector and beyond.   For more information and to register and get your tickets, please visit https://lnkd.in/dKqHNQhy. You do not want to miss out on this great event! #BAForum2025 #BAInTheCommunity

🎙Episode 167. Building A Global Technology Hub Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/eWjtUyKF Melissa Medina is a co-founder & the CEO of eMerge Americas with a mission of helping transform South Florida into a global technology hub. Under her leadership, eMerge now attracts more than 20,000+ attendees from over 50 countries. In this episode, Melissa discusses her path to leadership, the start of eMerge, the idea of turning Miami into a tech hub, the importance of education in tech, how the future of learning is changing, the tech funding landscape, following your passion, and her plan to bring more diversity to the tech sector. Streaming on  YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally. #podcast #podcastseries

✨ BAST AMRON LLP partner Peter Klock and attorneys Tanisha Wright and Katie Tonkinson proudly represented the firm at the 2024 Miami-Dade Bar Circle of Excellence Awards. It was a wonderful event celebrating excellence in our legal community. A memorable highlight of the evening was Peter Klock's acceptance of the Business Litigation award on behalf of Founding Partner Jeffrey Bast. Congratulations once more to Jeff on this remarkable achievement! Thank you to the Miami-Dade Bar for hosting an inspiring event that celebrates the dedication and accomplishments within the legal profession. We are honored to be part of such a wonderful community. #BastAmron #CircleOfExcellence #BusinessLitigation #MiamiDadeBar #LegalExcellence #TeamSpotlight

BIG WIN FOR BAST AMRON: COURT DENIES CITY OF HIALEAH’S DISMISSAL ATTEMPT In a pivotal legal victory, Judge Roy Altman denied the City of Hialeah and former Mayor Carlos Hernandez’s motion to dismiss the case led by BAST AMRON LLP’s Lissette M. Carreras Of Counsel on behalf of the Tundidor Family and Bellas Cabaret. This lawsuit reveals alleged First and Fourth Amendment violations, highlighting Hernandez’s purported use of a retaliatory, warrantless raid to stifle political dissent. Congratulations, Lissette! Click on the link to read more. https://lnkd.in/e6p8ki8h.

🌟 Founding Partner Spotlight: Brett M. Amron🌟 As we wrap up our 15th-anniversary employee spotlights, we’re honored to highlight one of our founding partners, Brett M. Amron. For Brett, the people at BAST AMRON LLP are at the heart of what makes it special. He is proud of fostering a workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves, resulting in a happier, more collaborative, and cohesive team that genuinely cares about each other, our clients, and the community. Brett prefers the idea of work-life harmony over balance. His tip? Prioritize what matters most in your personal life, plan ahead, and get things done today because tomorrow is always uncertain. Outside of work, Brett finds joy in being outdoors, whether running, hiking, biking, or taking walks with his dogs. He’s been with Bast Amron since Day 1 and continues to shape its journey every day. #FoundingPartnerSpotlight #LifeAtBastAmron #TeamBastAmron #15YearsStrong