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Deborah J. Piazza published the article “Stalking Horse Bidder – To Be or Not To Be” on the inforuptcy blog. Investors can obtain numerous purchasing assets out of a bankruptcy estate. This article addresses the “stalking horse” – the initial bidder with whom a debtor or trustee negotiates and enters into in a purchase agreement. Deborah explores both the benefits to investors such as setting asset purchase agreement terms and negotiating bidding procedures and bid protections. She also addresses investor risks including court rulings by jurisdiction.