Pennsylvania Secured Transactions Under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code: Forms and Practice Manual

Pennsylvania Secured Transactions Under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code: Forms and Practice Manual

Prominent Pennsylvania attorney, Sharon M. Menchyk, has drawn from her extensive experience to bring you this practical, easy-to-use book, containing a comprehensive collection of all the current rules of Article 9, along with extensive commentaries on how they affect the forms and procedures used in Pennsylvania today.

Recent Updates Include:

• Several updates as well as various useful proposed amendment notes that address security interests in virtual currency and controllable electronic records as well as practical tips to avoid pitfalls in perfecting and maintaining liens.
• New forms added to address force majeure clauses in the wake of the pandemic and updated notice form for purchase money security interests.
• Updated case law throughout the supplement to provide guidance on the court’s interpretation and application of Article 9, as revised in 2001 and amended in 2013.
• All forms conveniently provided on the accompanying CD for your immediate use.

Sharon M. Menchyk is Special Counsel at Bowles Rice, LLP in the firm’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area office. Ms. Menchyk’s practice focuses primarily on commercial matters, including transactional and litigation matters for clients throughout Western Pennsylvania. Ms. Menchyk represents a broad range of clients in both state and federal courts, including representing creditors in bankruptcy reorganizations and liquidation cases. Ms. Menchyk is a member of the Bar of Pennsylvania as well as being admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Ms. Menchyk graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and was member and managing editor of the Journal of Law and Commerce.

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SUMMARY TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction, Transition, and Applicable Law

Chapter 2: Overview and Definitions

Chapter 3: Creating a Security Interest—Attachment—Making the Secured Party's Rights Enforceable Against the Debtor

Chapter 4: Perfection

Chapter 5: Financing Statement Mechanics

Chapter 6: Prevailing Against Others

Chapter 7: Particular Types of Collateral

Chapter 8: Proceeds

Chapter 9: Changes after Closing

Chapter 10: Third Parties—Account Debtors

Chapter 11: Enforcement

Chapter 12: Secured Party's Obligations

Chapter 13: Penalties Against Secured Parties

Chapter 14: Forms

Appendices

Indices