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Case 1:20-bk-12043 Doc 107 Filed 07/27/20 Entered 07/27/20 15:07:21 Desc Main <br /> Document Page 11 of 13 <br /> order, process, or judgment that is necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions of this <br /> title." 11 U.S.C. § 105(a). <br /> 31. Under applicable case law, in this and other circuits, if a debtor's proposed use of <br /> its assets pursuant to section 363(b) of the Bankruptcy Code represents a reasonable business <br /> judgment on the part of the debtor, such use should be approved. See, e.g., Comm. of Equity Sec. <br /> Holders v. Lionel Corp. (In re Lionel Corp.), 722 F.2d 1063, 1070 (2d Cir. 1983) ("The rule we <br /> adopt requires that a judge determining a §363(b) application expressly find from the evidence <br /> presented before him at the hearing a good business reason to grant such an application."); <br /> Comm. of Asbestos-Related Litigants v. Johns-Manville Corp. (In re Johns-Manville Corp.), 60 <br /> B.R. 612, 616 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1986) ("Where the debtor articulates a reasonable basis for its <br /> business decisions (as distinct from a decision made arbitrarily or capriciously), courts will <br /> generally not entertain objections to the debtor's conduct"). <br /> 32. The retention of Cambio and its professionals is a sound exercise of the Debtors' <br /> business judgment. Mr. Fairfield has extensive experience as a senior officer and as an advisor <br /> for many troubled companies. The Debtors believe that the Engagement Personnel will provide <br /> services that benefit the Debtors' estates and creditors. In light of the foregoing, the Debtors <br /> believe that the retention of Cambio is appropriate and in the best interests of the Debtors and <br /> their estates and creditors. <br /> 33. The retention of interim corporate officers and other temporary employees, <br /> therefore, is proper under section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. Numerous courts have approved <br /> relief similar to the relief requested in this Application. See, e.g., In re Noranda Aluminum, Inc., <br /> No. 16-10083 (BSS) (Bankr. E.D. Mo. Mar. 17, 2016) [Docket No. 437] (authorizing debtors to <br /> retain advisory firm and designating a chief restructuring officer); In re Patriot Coal Corp., No. <br /> 11 <br />