John Hancock v. U.S

Published on:
March 10, 2010

SIFMA has submitted an Amicus “Friend of the Court” Brief

Court:

U.S. Court of Appeals

(Fifth Circuit)

Amicus Issue:

Whether section 6323 of the Internal Revenue Code provides protection for security interests held by indenture trustees on behalf of secured creditors against later-arising tax liens on the debtor’s property.

Counsel of Record:

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

125 Broad Street

New York, NY 1000

Bruce E. Clark

H. Rodgin Cohen

Michael M. Wiseman

Adam J. Fee

Other Amici on SIFMA’s Brief:

The Clearing House Association

The Financial Services Roundtable

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